Arvils Cimermanis’s travel map

Arvils Cimermanis is a well-travelled explorer who has set foot in 46 countries across Europe and Asia and Africa. The visited countries are home to 45% of the world's population. Across 46 countries, 40 official languages are spoken — real linguistic diversity. The visited countries hold 636 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. There's a clear soft spot for small nations — countries where the entire population could fit in a football stadium.