Meet 79-year-old Luisa Yu, the globetrotter who visited all 193 countries

If you love travelling, then your travel wishlist will be never-ending. However, if you find yourself short of inspiration, Luisa Yu, a 79-year-old Filipino American globetrotter, will motivate you for sure. She achieved a remarkable feat by accomplishing her lifelong dream of exploring the world by visiting 193 countries over the past half-century. As per her words, her passion for travel ignited in her youth, which was inspired by the captivating scenes of nature, rivers, and mountains in movies. Reflecting on her early aspirations, Ms. Yu shared, "When I [went to] the movies, I [saw] this beautiful backdrop about the scenery, the nature, the rivers, the mountains, and that fascinated me. That's why I always thought someday I will go to these places and travel." Ms. Yu came to the United States as an exchange student at the age of 23, and started her travel adventures within the country due to her status. She used to take a Greyhound bus, visited different states, and enjoyed the experience of waking up in a new location the next day. Transitioning from a career in medical technology to become a travel agent, Ms. Yu sought greater flexibility to pursue her wanderlust. Over the past five decades, she explored European countries like Italy, ventured to Asian nations, such as Thailand, and also explored African nations like Libya, along with Middle Eastern destinations like Iran.