British traveller 24, spends £125,000 and five years visiting every country on earth James Asquith, 24, spent a whopping £125,000 visiting 196 countries Started his journey in 2008 and travelled during university holiday time Mr Asquith funded his travels through part-time jobs and bar work abroad He has visited all 193 UN member countries, plus Taiwan (Republic of China), Kosovo (Republic of Kosovo) and Vatican City (Holy Sea). Whether he visited Palestine or not is unknown. He is hoping to go to Tahiti, Easter island and Antarctica next year.