Mette Strand’s travel map

Mette Strand is a well-travelled explorer who has set foot in 40 countries across all corners of the globe. The visited countries are home to 38% of the world's population. Across 40 countries, 37 official languages are spoken — real linguistic diversity. The visited countries hold 680 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.