My 50th country! But, what's the right number to visit?

In this episode, I mark my arrival in my 50th country and reflect on what that number really means. After more than two decades of nomadic life, I’ve averaged about two countries per year. Some travellers race through dozens in a short time, while others, like me, move more slowly. I consider whether the goal should be collecting countries or shaping a style of travel that genuinely suits your values and curiosity. For me, it has always been about people and language. Rather than ticking off landmarks, I prefer spending months in a place, learning the local tongue and building real connections. A few small states have boosted my total with brief visits, but most of my journeys have been deeper projects. As I reach this milestone in Brunei, I’m not chasing 100 countries, just continuing at a pace that feels meaningful and sustainable. If you need one-on-one language guidance, schedule a consultation session with me at languagehacking.com/chat . And don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp here ! Or you can follow me on all Social Media channels: Instagram: @irishpolyglot Thread: @irishpolyglot TikTok: @irishpolyglot

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My 50th country! But, what's the right number to visit? is an episode from Language Hacking by Benny Lewis.

This episode is 10:54 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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