She's visited every country in the world. Here's what she learned
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In 2019, Jessica Nabongo became the first Black woman to document traveling to every country in the world. She's now written a book, "The Catch Me If You Can," detailing her experiences whizzing from country to country during her epic challenge.
(CNN) — As her plane began its descent into the Seychelles on October 6, 2019, Ugandan-American travel influencer Jessica Nabongo peered out of the window, preparing herself for the momentous occasion about to take place.
Not only was she about to become a member of a prestigious club made up of the very few people who've traveled to every country in the world, she'd be the first Black woman to have documented doing so.
Nabongo was accompanied by 28 of her friends and family, who had flown in to travel on that last flight with her.
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