Throwing a Dart at World Flags and Traveling Where it Lands - Summary

Summary

The speaker, Peter, is planning a trip to a random country chosen by throwing a dart at a map. He aims to visit a country that isn't Europe, as he believes Europe is too close and developed. He also wants to avoid countries with visa restrictions or ongoing wars. He wants to experience the adventure of a lifetime, but he's aware of the challenges.

Peter initially plans to visit Indonesia, but he discovers that he needs a visa and there are COVID-19 restrictions. He decides to throw the dart again. He then selects Oman as his destination after a second dart throw. He plans to visit a random place in Oman, potentially a small town or village.

Peter's journey to Oman involves multiple flights and delays, but he eventually arrives. He uses his phone to connect to the internet and watches the Winter Olympics online in the middle of a desert in Oman. He uses a VPN service, NordVPN, to change his virtual location and unblock geo-restricted sites.

Despite the unique circumstances, Peter successfully watches the Winter Olympics from his desert location in Oman. He concludes his journey with a note of nostalgia for the adventure and a promise to return home.

Facts

1. The speaker plans to travel to a random country using a dart, with the exception of Europe.
2. The speaker is from Europe and finds it boring due to its proximity and development.
3. The speaker has concerns about teleporting to countries in the middle of the ocean.
4. The speaker is looking for someone who knows how to use Photoshop to change the positions of flags in a picture.
5. The speaker's cameraman helps to check if all the flags are in the picture and if the ratio is fine for printing.
6. The speaker is excited about the possibility of visiting North Korea, but is unsure if it has opened to tourism.
7. The speaker is considering Indonesia as a potential destination, but is unsure about the visa restrictions for citizens of Slovakia.
8. The speaker is considering Oman as a potential destination due to their past volunteering experience there.
9. The speaker is looking to explore Oman rather than just flying to the capital and returning to Europe.
10. The speaker is considering watching the Winter Olympics online from Oman, but is unsure about the internet connection.
11. The speaker is considering using NordVPN to access geo-restricted content and find discounts in other regions.
12. The speaker is considering getting a two-year plan with NordVPN, which includes a discount, an additional month for free, and a gift for another month, year, or two years for free. NordVPN also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
13. The speaker is considering using NordVPN on six devices.
14. The speaker is considering watching the Winter Olympics online from Oman, but is unsure if there will be any medals for the Czech Republic.