Lynn Stephenson, of Nottinghamshire, says she wants to visit every country in the world.
A 61-year-old woman who sold her home two years ago and is using the funds to travel the world says she has now visited 166 countries in all.
Ms Stephenson said the greatest thing about travelling was discovering the world was full of "kind, hospitable people".Lynn Stephenson said she had swum with manta rays, sting rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, turtles, sharks and penguins After making the decision a couple of years ago to see every country, she said: "I thought my best chance was to sell the house, and spend the money wisely on travel."The adventurer shares her travels through a blog and on Instagram.Two years ago, she started in Saudi Arabia and has since visited countries including Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, Pakistan and Taiwan.
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