Over the past 7 years, I have been traveling around the world. My dream is to have been to all the countries by 2033 followed up by the Virgin Atlantic proposed commercial tours to space. Yes, space.

To date I have  been to 33 countries across all continents, this list includes unique countries such as Cuba and Myanmar. I mention the 2 because they are bound to get anybody's attention at the dinner table. I have seen breathtaking places, that would be the likes of Halong Bay  in Vietnam.

Why am I specific about being black? It is because it is usually rare to find an African with such a mission. Not to mention the long interrogations that one is exposed to at immigration points. I will never forget when I was ordered to strip all my clothes in Toronto to be searched whilst in transit from Havana to Las Vegas. I was reduced to a criminal, but that has not stopped me from enjoying what the different parts of the world have to offer.

One of the interesting things I have observed is that no matter which country you go to, language never becomes a barrier. You are always going to find a way to communicate, especially at the pubs.

Let me introduce myself. I am Banele Nyamane, a 35 year old citizen of Swaziland. What? you said. Yes it is a small landlocked country between South Africa and Mozambique. I have a day job and a Chartered Accountant by profession. Yes being from a small, relatively unknown country does lead to  more uncomfortable questions at immigration points.

I will not bore you with my past travel history, but do invite you to read my blog from 4 July 2014 when I embark on one of the most extraordinary tours I have ever undertaken.  Even more other well travelled people have never set foot where I will. I will not mention the country for now, but I am looking forward to a more exiting trip.