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Η νεότερη που κατέχειθ αυτό το ρεκόρ... 

7 Ιουνίου 2019 - 12:30 μμ

Μία Αμερικανίδα 21 ετών κατέρριψε το παγκόσμιο ρεκόρ Guinness, καθώς έγινε το νεότερο άτομο που επισκέφθηκε και τα 196 κυρίαρχα κράτη στον κόσμο

Στις 31 Μαϊου η Λέξι Άλφορντ (Lexie Alford) πάτησε το πόδι της στη Βόρεια Κορέα και κατέρριψε το ρεκόρ που κατείχε μέχρι τώρα ο 24χρονος Βρετανός, Τζέιμς Άσκουιθ.

Η Άλφορντ μεγάλωσε σε οικογένεια που έχει στην ιδιοκτησία της ταξιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Καλιφόρνια.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nothing but LOVE from every country in the world!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I started traveling, I never imagined that so many wonderful people would come along on my journey. Now it feels like YOU all are right here with me. I’m so humbled and grateful for that. There’s so many parts of the world that are completely off the radar for most tourists. Because of the media, people assume that places like these are off limits due to conflict and security threats. I hope by sharing my experiences that I can help encourage people to think twice about misunderstood countries. There really is so much KINDNESS everywhere! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Countries included in this post: #Madagascar, #Turkmenistan, #SaudiArabia, #Guinea, #Pakistan, #Jordan, #Uganda, #Ethiopia, #IraqiKurdistan & #Uzbekistan.

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«Το ταξίδι αποτελεί μέρος της ζωής μου από πάντα» ανέφερε η 21χρονη, η οποία περιγράφει τον εαυτό της ως @LexieLimitless στο Instagram.

 «Οι γονείς μου με έπαιρναν από το σχολείο για εβδομάδες ή και μήνες κάθε χρόνο και παρακολουθούσα μαθήματα εκεί που ταξιδεύαμε» ανέφερε σε συνέντευξή της στο περιοδικό Forbes.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Diving into my wildest dreams?I’m shocked. Never in a million years did I think that something I’m so passionate about would reach and inspire other people. The outpouring of love I’ve been receiving from around the world has been one of the most crazy and overwhelming feelings I’ve ever felt.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you so much @laurabegleybloom from @forbeswomen for writing such a beautiful story about my journey to becoming the youngest person to travel to every country. This article covers almost all the answers to the questions I’m asked the most. Check it out! Link in my bio?

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Motorcycle adventures through the Canadian Rockies ?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It rained, it shined, we ran out of gas on the side of the highway and we had the time of our lives? my brother @meat_iomc is a part of a motorcycle club and they have chapters throughout North America. At first I was a little hesitant to call up some people I’ve never met and come stay in their home to explore a place I’ve never been. But wow. Just wow. People are so unbelievably kind! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a pro travel tip: if you want to travel somewhere but don’t have a lot of money, think about your family’s friends, friends of friends. Any distant connections you might have anywhere in the world. Then put yourself out there & ask if you can come visit. Chances are you’ll find yourself being welcomed like family with home cooked meals and once in a lifetime experiences. How about that, eh? #alberta #weekendwarriors

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Η Λέξι Άλφορντ αναφερόμενη στις προκλήσεις που αντιμετώπισε, τόνισε ότι έδωσε αγώνα που κράτησε μήνες και χρόνια για να καταφέρει να επισκεφθεί τη Βόρεια Κορέα με δεδομένη την ταξιδιωτική απαγόρευση από τις ΗΠΑ.

Τελικά βρήκε την ευκαιρία να επισκεφθεί τη Βόρεια Κορέα τον περασμένο Μάιο, χάρη σε ένα «παραθυράκι» που της επέτρεψε να κάνει ένα βήμα εντός της χώρας.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nothing says "sit and stay a while" like rolling green foothills adorned with an untamed river ? Something I never expected to get out of traveling was an overwhelming appreciation for where I grew up. It’s also funny showing people photos like these because no one ever expects there to be more to California than what they’ve seen in Hollywood movies! When I got out of school I wanted to get as far away from this little town as possible but for the past couple of months I’ve wanted to spend time at home more than anything. Maybe this means I’ve found my tipping point - how long away from home is too long. Or maybe it just means that 124 countries in 2 1/2 years is simply too much travel? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thanks for capturing the beauty of Northern California with me!? @angelanunninkphotography

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Misunderstood creatures ? I honestly did a terrible job planning my trip in Sri Lanka. I usually try to get away from cities and tourist traps to get a more authentic feel for the country I’m visiting. Choosing the path less traveled can occasionally/inevitably lead to unexpected complications, wasted time and frustration. Sometimes we miss once in a lifetime opportunities. Sometimes our experiences don’t live up to the expectations we created in our minds. And that’s to be expected! Being able to accept that things didn’t go the way you wanted them to and making the best of it anyway is a really important life lesson traveling has taught me. This photo reminds me that even mistakes can result in something beautiful & unexpected

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Σύμφωνα με τις κατευθυντήριες γραμμές του βιβλίου καταγραφής των Παγκόσμιων Ρεκόρ Guinness, η επίσκεψη στη βορειοκορεατική πλευρά στις αίθουσες συνεδριάσεων του θρυλικού «μπλε κτιρίου» στην Περιοχή Κοινής Ασφάλειας στην Αποστρατικοποιημένη Ζώνη στα σύνορα Βόρειας – Νότιας Κορέας θεωρείται ταξίδι στη Βόρεια Κορέα.

 «Ειλικρινά είμαι πολύ απογοητευμένη που δεν επισκέφθηκα τη χώρα σωστά λόγω πολιτικών ζητημάτων» είπε. «Αλλά θα την επισκεφθώ ξανά μόλις αρθεί η ταξιδιωτική απαγόρευση των ΗΠΑ» τόνισε.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This first photo is the wallpaper on my phone because every time I look at it I’m reminded of one of the happiest days of my life. It took months of planning, multiple visa apps, 3 flights and a boat ride to get to this waterfall that I didn’t even know was on the itinerary. I had never seen a photo of it or had any other expectations about Canaima National Park in Venezuela. For anyone that’s heard the stigma that Venezuela is dangerous or scary to travel through, that was not my experience at all! I was blown away by how much beauty is here, in both the landscapes and the people. I’ll never forget that feeling of pure discovery and adventure when we spent all day running back and forth on the path behind this waterfall✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photos by @fearlessandfar

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Happiest in high places ✌?this was one of the most rewarding hikes of my life! I’ve always been a mountain enthusiast & Northern Pakistan has some of the most epic mountains in the world. Literally though, Pakistan is home to more than 100 peaks over 7000 meters (23,000 ft.)!? In the top right corner of this photo you can start to see the summit of Nanga Parbat, also known as “Killer Mountain” because of the notoriously difficult climb. It’s the ninth highest mountain in the world at 26,660’. The first person to summit it wasn’t until 1953 and no one was able to summit it again for another 10 years. I didn’t realize there’s such a cool history left behind on these mountains by the crazy humans that are addicted to the thrill of being on top of the world ⚡️

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Η Άλφορντ είναι ακόμη στη διαδικασία υποβολής περίπου 10.000 αποδεικτικών στοιχείων στους εκπροσώπους των ρεκόρ Guinness με χρονολογική σειρά, αλλά το ρολόι σταμάτησε να μετρά την ημέρα που εισήλθε στην 196η χώρα.

Η 21χρονη εξήγησε ότι πέρασε χρόνο στα περισσότερα μέρη που επισκέφθηκε.

«Μου αρέσει να απομακρύνομαι από τις πρωτεύουσες, να δοκιμάζω τοπικές σπεσιαλιτέ, να φωτογραφίζω μνημεία πολιτισμού και τη φύση και να μένω όσο καιρό μπορώ να αντέξω» δήλωσε.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What are 3 defining moments in your life? I’ve been thinking about this a lot and thought it would be a fun exercise to do with you guys. As someone that goes through tons of phases, both positive and negative, I get so nostalgic when I think about the things that brought me to where I am today. Here’s a few of my turning points: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. The day I passed my exams to skip Junior & Senior years of high school. 2. Bungee jumping in Switzerland the summer after I graduated from college.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. The very first time I thought about breaking the world record for the youngest person to travel to every country ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve got a pretty huge life achievement coming up with visiting my last country (!!) which I already know is going to change so much in my life. This photo may be a hint about the first place I’m going back to after I break the record ?

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Afghanistan is one of the most unique places I’ve traveled to because it felt almost taboo to be there. So much negative hype has been built up around it that not many people get to experience this place which is a real shame. Honestly it is very unstable here and I don’t recommend going to Afghanistan casually. I got really lucky with my experience but I also put in the work researching where to go and how to do it safely. That being said, wow. Just wow. The food, architecture, smells, colors. Gorgeous people with dark hair and bright blue eyes. Sensory overload. I didn’t feel unsafe walking down the street although the traffic will give you anxiety. I visited a few colorful 1000+ yr old mosques and saw hundreds of people praying together. Everywhere we went there seemed to be someone genuinely happy to share their culture with us. Although Afghanistan was challenging to understand at times, being there made me feel so much connected to its people, their cultural history, their strength and struggle. It made me thankful for everything that I have and reminded me not to take it for granted. Afghanistan made me grow.

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Δεν παρέλειψε να αναφέρει ότι σε κάποιες χώρες αισθάνθηκε άβολα ταξιδεύοντας μόνη της ως γυναίκα. «Για να είμαι ειλικρινής, δεν μπορώ να μείνω για μία εβδομάδα σε κάθε χώρα, λόγω προϋπολογισμού. Συνήθως μένω δύο- τρεις μέρες.

Στο Νότιο Σουδάν, τη Σομαλία, το CAR, το Μάλι, το Τσαντ και την Παπούα Νέα Γουινέα έμεινα για ελάχιστο χρόνο, επειδή δεν είχα τα μέσα προστασίας και ασφάλειας» είπε.

 Στην αρχή η Άλφορντ δεν προσπαθούσε να καταρρίψει ρεκόρ, ήταν μία τολμηρή ταξιδευτής.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A glimpse into the colourful tradition and culture of Pakistan✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of the first things I noticed when I arrived in Islamabad was how gorgeous and stylish the women are. I really wanted wear some of their beautiful clothes while traveling here which is why I was so excited to go shopping with @anushaesays . She helped me find this shalwar kameez which is the tradition trousers and long shirt that are commonly worn in South Asia. We later found this amazing headdress in a little shop in Karimabad when the whole @cpicglobal gang played dress up for an hour? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Side note to all the Pakistani ladies: Is this called a tribal kuchi headpiece? I forgot to ask the shopkeeper & I would love to know more about it!? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photos by @fearlessandfar

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This is one of my favorite memories from traveling solo. I remember waking up way too early and driving past stunning waterfalls in the lush jungle to get to this place. I climbed down that slippery ladder and at first there was a small old man collecting leaves from the pool with a net. He didn’t say anything but had the best toothless smile. When he finished his work I dove into the crystal clear salt water. The cold was a shock the system but it felt soft like it had been filtered & tamed by the lava rock. Explored the little caves to the sides and discovered one of them lead back to the ocean. I floated and soaked in the silence until it was broken by the sound of rain? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How I got this shot: I hired a taxi driver to take me to this place early in the morning to avoid crowds (typically getting there before 8 or 9 AM is best if it’s somewhere that tour buses might go). Then I befriended the taxi driver on the way and asked him if he could please take a photo for me when we got there. Thankfully he agreed and when we got to this spot, I adjusted the setting on my camera then showed the taxi driver exactly how I wanted him to line up the shot and I asked him to take a few before I ran down & jumped in the water. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is how I get most of the photos where I’m the subject. Whether it’s a stranger or one of my friends taking the photo there’s always a chance that it’s not going to turn out the way you envisioned but it’s always worth a shot?

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Στα ταξίδια όμως συνειδητοποίησε ότι εμπνεόταν από τους ανθρώπους γύρω της, ειδικά τις νέες γυναίκες. «Αποφάσισα να δείξω σε όλους ότι ο κόσμος δεν είναι τόσο τρομακτικός όσο τα μέσα μαζικής ενημέρωσης τον απεικονίζουν και ότι υπάρχει ευγένεια παντού» σημείωσε.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Great Kyz Kala is one of the only remaining ancient buildings in Turkmenistan which is preserved so well that it's possible to see the original shape of the walls. It dates back to the 6th century AD. It's nearly impossible to imagine what this city looked like during the times of prosperity. However, the atmosphere of the place is unique and demonstrates the reality of time - nothing is eternal - even the greatest civilizations came, flourished and declined. Kyz Kala has a very unique, distinctive pattern on the outside which hasn’t been found anywhere else. No one knows for sure what the buildings were used for or if the grooves were just made for decoration. To be honest, I admit that pictures of Kyz Kala look more magnificent than in real life. Also being honest, I was underprepared for the cold on this morning *not a fashion influencer* ?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photos by @fearlessandfar

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