The Catch Me If You Can

One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World

De: Jessica Nabongo

Narrado por: Jessica Nabongo

In this inspiring travelogue, celebrated traveler and photographer Jessica Nabongo—the first Black woman on record to visit all 195 countries in the world—shares her journey around the globe with fascinating stories of adventure, culture, travel musts, and human connections.

It was a daunting task, but Jessica Nabongo, the beloved voice behind the popular website The Catch Me if You Can, made it happen, completing her journey to all 195 UN-recognized countries in the world in October 2019. Now, in this one-of-a-kind memoir, she reveals her top 100 destinations from her global adventure. Beautifully illustrated with many of Nabongo's own photographs, the book documents her remarkable experiences in each country, including:

• A harrowing scooter accident in Nauru, the world's least visited country
• Seeing the life and community swarming around the Hazrat Ali Mazar mosque in Afghanistan
• Horseback riding and learning to lasso with Black cowboys in Oklahoma
• Playing dominoes with men on the streets of Havana
• Learning to make traditional takoyaki (octopus balls) from locals in Japan
• Dog sledding in Norway and swimming with humpback whales in Tonga
• A late night adventure with strangers to cross a border in Guinea Bissau
• And sunbathing on the sandy shores of Los Roques in Venezuela

Along with beloved destinations like Peru and South Africa, you'll also find tales from far-flung corners and seldom visited destinations, including Tuvalu, North Korea, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic. Nabongo's stories are love letters to diversity, beauty, and culture—and most of all, to the people she meets along the way. Throughout, she offers bucket-list experiences for other travel-lovers looking to follow in her footsteps. For armchair travelers or listeners planning a trip around the globe, this arresting collection will awe and inspire!

©2022 Jessica Nabongo (P)2022 National Geographic

Inspiring, Smart, and Fun AF!!!

I purchased this book a couple of months ago, but it took me a long time to start listening. Though I am an avid traveler and spend a good amount of time planning my next trip, I thought a 12 1/2-hour book on traveling would be daunting and boring. Boy was I wrong! Jessica's tales and performance made this the most fun listen of the year for me! I actually wanted more. I loved her spirit, honesty, open-mindedness, and resourcefulness, Jessica is brave, entertaining, and truly inspiring. She makes me long to visit places I have never considered. This book is well-written and beautifully performed. I plan to buy the book as I understand it contains several pictures of her journey.

Fantastic job Jessica!

Loved it

Really enjoyed this. I’m so glad she read it herself. It was a treat to visit these countries with her.

Incredible book, incredible woman!

Wonderful to hear the adventure from Jessica’s viewpoint. How she looks at and experiences cultures is a way we should all live and learn from.

Catch me if you can

I want to meet this woman. Jessica is so fascinating. I definitely felt like I was on an adventure…one that goes remarkably fast. It didn’t feel like it was 12 1/2 hour read. Definitely can’t wait for her next book.

The Catch Me If You Can

A 10-Star!!
Loved this Journey of a lifetime. My fees were here are so small in comparison to what I gain from this incredible read. I just want to hug Jessica Nabongo.
I’ve read more than 30 books this year and this book, by far, is best book. I pray it makes NYTimes national and international best seller listing.
I love to travel and have only been to a fraction of locations, but this book invigorated me. I felt I was on board every trip with Jessica. Her boldness is surely noteworthy.
I certainly can attest to the antics of the immigration department. I was screened once in So Africa AND they did a thorough searched of my Locs. Ugh!
Nevertheless. I cannot wait until my next travel. Thank you to Jessica Nabongo. Job well done!! And Thank You to National Geographics for their incredible partnership. ❤️✍🏽📚🔥