What counts as "visiting a country", anyway?

· Blog Hayman · July 13, 2026, 3:05 p.m.
Summary
The blog post humorously explores the debate over what defines 'visiting' a country, sharing personal anecdotes and a playful take on tracking travel experiences through scratch-off maps. It questions norms, citing experiences of brief airport stays and playful definitions, while also discussing the rules set by the Travellers Century Club. The narrative blends personal storytelling with light-hearted considerations of travel logging and friendship interactions over misspelled country names on a corkboard map.
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