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Send us Fan MailAfter a long hiatus, the Boyz are back with a bang! And we're going to the mysterious African country of Eritrea. This place is strict with almost zero influence from the outside world, but with that, they have a preserved culture that is truly unique. We learn about the wild landscapes, the strict authoritarian government, and what makes the capital city a World Heritage Site. It's a strange place but also has a very distinct identity with some old school Italian architecture and authentic pizza & gelato you won't find anywhere else in Africa!Have you been to the #Eritrea? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got right Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Boyz are back in Europe and going to the land of stones, Estonia. Well, there are a few boulders and some craters but don't think it's actually the land of stones. My bad. This place is a mix of modern technology with a dash of old world charm. Having been conquered by just about everyone, they're located next to Russia but identify closely with their Scandinavians neighbors. This tiny country definitely punches up above it's weight and has a ton of per-capita stuff going on. Highest models per capita, highest craters per capita, and highest record in the world of singing folk songs to gain independence. Have you been to the #Estonia? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got rightSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWe're back for another episode and this time we're going to Oceania. The homeland to the Marshallese people and also the birthplace of everyone's favorite lizard, GODZILLA!This chain of islands is tiny, with only 70sq miles of land, but if you're counting ocean area, they are huge. With long time ties to the US, they have a lot of similarities as well as a darker relationship being where the US tested nuclear bombs back in the day...Like the other Pacific islands, this place is under extreme threats of rising water levels and is constantly dealing with the threat of islands disappearing. So get there while you can!Have you been to the #MarshallIslands? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got rightSupport the show

Send us Fan MailArmenia is a small country in Caucasus region with a BIG reputation. Everyone knows the name but what's it really like?We got mountains, we got some delicious food, and a ton of ancient and historical sites. This place is LOADED with all kinds of history, so we barely scratch the surface, but get into what we can from this ancient place. The homeland that spawned Armenian-American icons like Cher, Andre Agassi, and Kim Kardashian has got a lot going on. We get into their bustling capital of Yerevan. Their national obsession with chess. And most importantly, this was the apparent site of Noah's arc, which begs the question...which animals are we brining on our arc to CountryBoy Island?   Have you been to the #Armenia? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got right!Support the show

Send us Fan MailEswatini, the country formerly known as Swaziland, is a small landlocked country bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. This tiny country is kind of like a mini version of southern Africa in one bite sized chunk. On this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of what makes this country so special. You can find all of the Big 5 safari animals; jaguars, lions, rhinos, elephants, and water buffalo. They have a King, Queen Mother, and one of the few true monarchies in the world with a royal family that sounds like something out of Game of Thrones. Have you been to the #Eswatini? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got right!Support the showSupport the show

Send us Fan MailYou got St. Vincent, and then you got the Grenadines. A powerful master island that teamed up with a bunch of small but mighty other islands! This episode, we feel the cool island breeze coming upon us. We're heading to the sun-soaked shores of St. Vincent and the Grenadines! We'll stumble upon the island’s legendary high-proof rum (strong enough to make even the most dastardly pirate blush), the mighty La Soufrière volcano, and it being the shooting location for Pirates of the Caribbean.Plus, we uncover their surprising claim to fame—some of the most reliable construction and ingenuity in all of the Caribbean. Pull up a seat and join us for an  island adventure where we decide...will we go there, or not?Have you been to the #StVincent? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got right!Support the show

Send us Fan MailVatican City is technically the smallest country in the world by both population and by land but it makes up for it in a lot of other ways. It's one of the most visited countries in the world with a ton of tourists. It's the home to one of the biggest religions in the world with thousands of people making pilgrimages annually to view it's magnificent splendors. And it also has the highest crime per capita in the world. Bet you didn't guess that, huh?Well, to be fair it's all petty thefts that take place in the super crowded square. Still counts though. For the first time in CountryBoyz history, all of us (present on the episode) have actually been to a country! We talk about what we saw when we were there, if we would go back, and some interesting facts about this strange but well recognized micronation. We also talk about some of the most wild and crazy corrupt Popes from the medieval times and we'll just say that Pope Stephen VI was as crazy as they come and earned himself a spot as a legendary figure in CountryBoyz lore. Have you been to the #Vatican? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got right!Support the show

Send us Fan MailMauritius - Land of the Dodo. At first we were a bit suspicious of Mauritius but after learnin' about the place we find it to be delicious, auspicious, and ambitious. Right!?This lush tropical island lies a few hundred miles off the coast of Madagascar and is technically in Africa. But unlike the rest of Africa, this country is predominantly Hindu and has its own distinct mix of cultures and history.On this episode, we get into the nitty-gritty about the infamous Dodo bird, childhood nicknames, and what makes this island nation so unique. And unlike some of the other tiny island countries we've been to, this one definitely stands out!Have you been to #Mauritius? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got right!Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Boyz are back and were going to the country of Laos! This place is kind of like an off the grid version of Thailand. The rugged one. Just get one thing right, it's pronounced Lao. So forget the S over here unless you want to look like a real numbskull. Laos is the up and coming country in South East Asia, not heavily travelled, but pretty pretty. There's a whole lot of jungle, mountains, and even some waterfalls if you know where to look. It's also called "The Land of 1 Million Elephants" but we're pretty sure there aren't even that many elephants in the world, but maybe at one point it was. We go deep into the jungle and figure out all of the stuff to do there. Sadly, there are a ton of bombs that were dropped in Laos during the Vietnam war, but the Lao people have resourcefully found things to use these bomb shells for all kinds of stuff which makes us wonder if what we've done to turn lemons into lemonade.Have you been to #Laos? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got right!Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe are back in the 'Stans and to the country of Kyrgyzstan. Or KERR-GEE-Stan as we way it. I think. This place definitely wins the award for wackiest spelling of a country with the lack of vowels. Kyrgyzstan is super remote, not heavily travelled, and very easy on the eyes. A country with a whole lotta mountains and lakes if that's your thing. For such an interesting place, we were surprised to hear how little people go there. Some of the highlights include a walnut forest. One of the biggest in the world. An old tower that dates back to the time of the Silk Road. And the WORLD NOMAD GAMES!These games look absolutely wild with eagle hunting, belt wrestling, bone throwing, and of course, goat-polo-basketball. Kok Boru as it's actually called but basically a horseback game where you throw a goat into a hole. Yep. Never thought that was a thing but definitely sounds awesome. Have you been to #Kyrgyzstan? Tell us what we missed or what we (hopefully) got right!Support the show