{"product_id":"the-catch-me-if-you-can-one-womans-journey-to-every-country-in-the-world-9781426222269","title":"The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCelebrated traveler and photographer Jessica Nabongo completed her journey to all 195 UN-recognized countries in the world in October 2019. In this memoir, she shares her top 100 destinations, including harrowing scooter accidents, horseback riding, and learning to make traditional takoyaki. Her stories are love letters to diversity, beauty, and culture, and offer bucket-list experiences for other traveler-lovers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 416 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: National Geographic Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating travelogue, celebrated traveler and photographer Jessica Nabongo, the first Black woman on record to visit all 195 countries in the world, takes readers on a mesmerizing journey around the globe. Through fascinating stories of adventure, culture, travel essentials, and human connections, she shares her incredible adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was a daunting task, but Jessica Nabongo, the beloved voice behind the popular website \"The Catch Me if You Can,\" accomplished it in October 2019. Now, in this one-of-a-kind memoir, she unveils her top 100 destinations from her global odyssey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated with Nabongo's own photography, the book documents her remarkable experiences in each country, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA harrowing scooter accident in Nauru, the world's least visited country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeing the vibrant life and community surrounding the Hazrat Ali Mazar mosque in Afghanistan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHorseback riding and learning to lasso with Black cowboys in Oklahoma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaying dominoes with men on the streets of Havana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning to make traditional takoyaki (octopus balls) from locals in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDog sledding in Norway and swimming with humpback whales in Tonga.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exhilarating late-night adventure with strangers to cross a border in Guinea Bissau.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd sunbathing on the sandy shores of Los Roques in Venezuela.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to beloved destinations like Peru and South Africa, readers will discover tales from far-flung corners and seldom visited destinations, such as Tuvalu, North Korea, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic. Nabongo's stories are love letters to diversity, beauty, and culture—and, most importantly, to the people she meets along the way. Throughout, she offers bucket-list experiences for other traveler-lovers looking to follow in her footsteps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're an armchair traveler or a reader in search of inspiration, this travelogue is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamt of exploring the world. So pack your bags, embrace the spirit of adventure, and let Jessica Nabongo take you on a journey like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1270g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 188 x 239 x 33 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781426222269\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Nabongo","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44100083450106,"sku":"9781426222269","price":25.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660329557822_book.jpg?v=1660559328","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-catch-me-if-you-can-one-womans-journey-to-every-country-in-the-world-9781426222269","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}