Pia Christiansen’s travel map

Pia Christiansen is a well-travelled explorer who has set foot in 33 countries across Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America and Africa. Across 33 countries, 25 official languages are spoken — real linguistic diversity. The visited countries hold 530 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.