The man who visited every country on Earth without flying

Meet Thor Pedersen, a Danish adventurer who set out to visit every country in the world without flying, and succeeded. Over almost 10 years, he crossed continents by ship, train, bus, and foot, navigating conflict zones, visa hurdles and logistical challenges.

His journey, driven by a commitment to slow travel and cultural connection, has made him the first person to achieve the feat without air travel.

This video is from The Travel Show, the BBC's flagship travel programme.

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