Kari-matti Valtari

Kari-matti Valtari - Finland

He visited all the 193 independent countries of the UN and all 7 continents, 312/330 countries and territories on the Travelers' Century Club list, 1233/1500 countries and territories on the MTP list, 1150/1301 regions on the NomadMania list and 785/1223 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For KM, travelling is an essential part of his life. At the early age of 15, while touring Europe for a month, he discovered his interest in different lands, cultures and nature. What started as a hobby became a personal objective to see the whole world, leading him so far to 192 countries and more than one thousand regions. KM is a fun-loving traveller, who thrives to experience the best wherever he goes. His hedonistic approach to travelling gives him an open-minded global perspective, free from engagement in any causes or judgement of values.  

KM is most passionate about nature and the sea. As an accomplished diver, he can also discover what is beneath the surface of the most remote islands of the planet. Among his favourite places, he lists Australia for its unspoiled nature and beaches, as well as certain parts of the Caribbean. South America gets his top ratings for its vibrant energy. He also appreciates the Mediterranean countries and often visits France, Spain and Italy, where he particularly enjoys the lifestyle, gastronomy and traditional architecture. After Gstaad, London, Monaco, Paris, Los Angeles and Hawaii, KM lives nowadays in Finland, his home country.

KM plans to continue travelling to new destinations and return to the places he already knows. His daughter, initiated to travelling from early childhood, usually accompanies him.