Mads Mikkelsen’s travel map

Mads Mikkelsen is a well-travelled explorer who has set foot in 31 countries across Europe, Oceania, Asia and North America. The visited countries are home to 48% of the world's population. Across 31 countries, 26 official languages are spoken — real linguistic diversity. The visited countries hold 635 UNESCO World Heritage Sites between them.

Some of the world's most sparsely populated places are on the list — countries where you can drive for hours without seeing another soul. Islands hold a particular appeal, with at least three island nations visited.