Hudson and Emily Crider of Pennsylvania are on a mission to visit every country across the globe by 2024. They've taken a safari in Kenya and gone swimming at Victoria Falls — with more travels ahead.
"Through the loss of his dad, it just really made us realize how short life is and [we] want to make the most of each day — and I think that looks different for everybody," she said. Hudson and Emily Crider met during their junior year of high school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, they said.
For the Criders, making the most of each day means traveling to destinations that a vast majority of the population has never seen. More people have been to outer space than have visited every country around the globe, according to Hudson Crider.People all over the world are ‘kind and caring’ Seeing each country has been fun, said Emily Crider — but meeting people and recognizing the"kindness" of others all around the world has been her biggest takeaway. "There are definitely ups and downs, but we’ve found people are way more kind and caring no matter where we’ve gone." She told the story of an Uber driver in Saudi Arabia who profusely apologized for not presenting them with a gift upon their arrival in his country. The Uber driver then pulled over to a Starbucks, bought the couple a coffee and gave them travel tips for the area."And he would not take anything in return," Emily Crider said. "Middle Eastern hospitality is something that’s above and beyond," Hudson Crider added. He also said,"There are definitely ups and downs, but we’ve found people are way more kind and caring no matter where we’ve gone."The couple agreed that one of their favorite destinations was Kenya.nextEmily Crider shared that one of her favorite travel memories was experiencing a safari in Kenya. "To wake up to the sound of lions at night … [and then] elephants were walking through our camp," Emily Crider said. Hudson Crider highlighted a more adventurous moment in Zambia. The pair visited Victoria Falls and were"dunked" upside down while swimming in Devil’s Pool at the top of the falls."And the waters were not calm," Emily said, laughing. It was"probably one of the more scary things we’ve done," she said —"but also one of the most beautiful places we’ve been."While traveling to unfamiliar countries can bring a certain level of fear and trepidation, Hudson Crider said it’s important to spot the difference between feeling uncomfortable and feeling unsafe. "In travel, pretty much every day you’re going to be uncomfortable, especially with language barriers or maybe not knowing the culture," he said.Hudson and Emily Crider are experiencing the wonders of the world, including the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt while traveling across the globe. The couple does extensive research before visiting each new country to ensure their safety, noted Hudson Crider."When we plan our travels, we try to look for experiences that are either true to the region or only possible in certain areas." The couple has planned their travel by carefully selecting parts of the world to focus on, one at a time — and have also planned out the cheapest ways to get around. Whether it’s taking an overnight bus ride or staying in small hostels, Emily Crider said they try to"remember to enjoy the journey" despite what it looks like each day.The couple has been able to afford their world travels by saving for four years prior to the trip. They've also earned money for their trip by teaching English online, creating their own content and racking up credit card points to cover flights, Hudson Crider said."The most helpful thing" about keeping expenses low is"planning out ahead of time," as well as staying in hostels, eating street food and using public transpiration, he also said.These steps kept their living expenses less than what they were"when we lived outside D.C.," he also said. Choosing humble amenities has also allowed the couple to experience the most authentic parts of each country’s culture, Emily Crider said. "When we plan our travels, we try to look for experiences that are either true to the region or only possible to find in certain areas," she said.
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