Birgitte Pedersen’s travel map

Birgitte Pedersen is a well-travelled explorer who has set foot in 35 countries across Europe, Asia, North America and Africa. Across 35 countries, 28 official languages are spoken — real linguistic diversity. The visited countries hold 500 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.