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52 countries in 52 weeks? One man’s whirlwind trip

November 13, 2026 · 24 min

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In the depths of the pandemic, CBC reporter Justin McElroy hatched a plan to see as much of the world as possible. He ended up visiting 52 countries in 52 weeks, and shares some of the amazing things he saw — and ate! — and what he learned by stepping out of his comfort zone.

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