Arab solo traveler explores over 150 countries, on a quest for more – The Peninsula

Arab solo traveler explores over 150 countries, on a quest for more – The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Bader Al Shuaib, a full-time solo traveler, stands out as one of the few Arab adventurers who have traversed over the globe, setting foot in over 150 countries and spending nights on all seven continents.

From the Geographical South Pole to the Geographical North Pole, his ultimate ambition is to visit and explore every sovereign nation on Earth. Having recently returned from the Russian capital, Moscow, Bader shares his experiences and travel journeys with The Peninsula.

"The idea was to start traveling and not quit until I achieve my goal," says Bader.

Originally from Kuwait, he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science before moving to California, USA, to complete his Master's degree in Filmmaking. "When I quit my job to pursue filmmaking, I had to make a list of goals as an independent person. Traveling was one of them", he shared, recalling his initial steps into exploration. However, it was when his student visa expired in the USA that he officially decided to travel the world. "I returned to Kuwait and began planning to execute my plan B - travel to every country in the world," Bader explains.

Dedicated to his goal, Bader maintains a constant state of travel, pausing