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Lee, nine countries shy, nears record as youngest global traveler

7/4/2026

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Lee is nine countries short of becoming the youngest person to visit every UN-recognized country.
After initially limiting spending to $100 per country and using overnight buses, brand partnerships later eased her finances.
She required a security escort in Somalia and a guided tour in Turkmenistan because of U.S. travel advisories.
She plans to collaborate with NGOs and to establish a permanent residence after completing the record attempt.

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Story summary

Lee is nine countries short of becoming the youngest person to visit every UN-recognized country.
After initially limiting spending to $100 per country and using overnight buses, brand partnerships later eased her finances.
She required a security escort in Somalia and a guided tour in Turkmenistan because of U.S. travel advisories.
She plans to collaborate with NGOs and to establish a permanent residence after completing the record attempt.