It is these places that often capture the true essence of a destination. As a Europhile, my goal is to visit all 51 countries and 6 territories in Europe.

Where have you been? 

• Asia

Qatar, Singapore, Thailand

• Australia/Pacific

Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia

• Europe

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Slovakia, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

Memorable meal?

A seafood feast on the beach in Malaga, Spain. It was the cheapest, most amazing seafood (and beer) I've ever had.

What wouldn’t you travel without?

Hydrolyte and Berocca.