The 79-Year-Old Woman Who Visited All 193 Countries
193 countries in one lifetime
It's rare for someone to travel to all 193 countries in the world, but even rarer for someone to do so as a senior.
This is Luisa
Meet Luisa Yu, the 79-year-old woman from Leyte, Philippines who achieved such a feat. Despite her age, she managed to visit all 193 UN countries—and her story is truly inspiring.
A love for travel
Luisa's passion for travel started during her early years. She was inspired to see the world after watching American Western movies that showcased stunning mountain landscapes, lakes, and exciting adventures.
A new worldview
"I saw all this beautiful mountain scenery, lakes, and riding horses," she said. "That's how I started dreaming and saying that one day I'm gonna see the world."
Relocating her life
When she was 23 years old, Luisa relocated to the United States as a student on an exchange program, focusing on medical technologies. Because of visa limitations, she was unable to go abroad from the U.S. at first.
