My Conversation with Boris Kester: What 193 Countries Taught Him
The 193 Perspective by Mridul Bihani
Episode notes
Join me in this inspiring conversation with Boris Kester — one of the few people on Earth to visit all 193 countries. In this interview, we explore what travel really teaches you: curiosity, connection, courage, and how stepping into the unknown transforms the way you see the world.
We talk about:
- How his childhood travels shaped a lifetime of exploration
- Why people fear “unknown” countries — and why they shouldn’t
- The beauty of off-the-beaten-path destinations
- Encounters with strangers that changed his worldview
- What did his final country mean to him
- The inspiration behind his books and philosophy
- Advice for young travellers seeking meaningful experiences
Boris’s reflections are honest, warm, and filled with stories that reveal the human side of our planet. If ...