I've been to 105 countries. Here are the 5 most important things I've learned about travel.

Ash JurbergNov 26, 2022, 18:15 IST

Iceland is one of 105 countries I've visited so far.Ash Jurberg

I went from a 21-year-old who never traveled to visiting over 100 countries before I turned 45.
Travel taught me valuable life lessons that I hope to pass on to my children.

I was 21 when I went overseas for the first time. I immediately fell in love with travel and set a target of visiting 100 countries before I turned 50. I did it by the time I was 45.

Receiving my trophy in the airport in Kyiv.Ash Jurberg

I was 21 when I went overseas for the first time. I immediately fell in love with travel and set a target of visiting 100 countries before I turned 50. I did it by the time I was 45.

I'm now 49 and have since added five more countries to my list. I've also passed on my passion for travel to my twin sons, along with a few key lessons.

In Morocco, one of the 105 countries I've visited.Ash Jurberg

One of the earliest lessons I learned when I started traveling is that spontaneity is key. Whenever possible, I do what I can to kill the routine on vacation.

Spontaneity was key on my trip to Israel so that I could have new experiences and meet new people.Ash Jurberg

I always take an Australian football with me when I travel. I think it's a great way to meet people and teach them about my home country.

Playing footy in South Africa.Ash Jurberg

I realized that travel offers the chance to hang out with people I wouldn't usually meet. I encourage anyone who travels to spend time with new people.

The Bill Clinton statue in Kosovo.Ash Jurberg

I avoid the top TripAdvisor recommendations, preferring to ask a local where they eat. I also try to find small, personalized tours led by locals rather than join big bus tours.

On our cycling tour in Japan.Ash Jurberg

I avoid the top TripAdvisor recommendations, preferring to ask a local where they eat. I also try to find small, personalized tours led by locals rather than join big bus tours.

I know it can be tempting to sleep in, but don't. When you look back, you won't remember how tired you were, but you will remember your experience.

Taking pictures in Frogner Park.Ash Jurberg

I paid $400 to sleep in a barrel in Switzerland and had the best glamping experience of my life

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I've been to 105 countries. Here are the 5 most important things I've learned about travel.

I was 21 when I went overseas for the first time. I immediately fell in love with travel and set a target of visiting 100 countries before I turned 50. I did it by the time I was 45.

I'm now 49 and have since added five more countries to my list. I've also passed on my passion for travel to my twin sons, along with a few key lessons.

One of the earliest lessons I learned when I started traveling is that spontaneity is key. Whenever possible, I do what I can to kill the routine on vacation.

I always take an Australian football with me when I travel. I think it's a great way to meet people and teach them about my home country.

I realized that travel offers the chance to hang out with people I wouldn't usually meet. I encourage anyone who travels to spend time with new people.

I avoid the top TripAdvisor recommendations, preferring to ask a local where they eat. I also try to find small, personalized tours led by locals rather than join big bus tours.

I know it can be tempting to sleep in, but don't. When you look back, you won't remember how tired you were, but you will remember your experience.