Meet Elyse Pasquale! She’s a 001 Country Per Year... | Flight 001

She’s a 001 Country Per Year challenge taker, traveler, writer, and foodie who’s currently in New York, New York. Today she’s posting her favorite photos from traveling to 56 countries!

2011 DESTINATIONS: India, Italy, United States, Honduras, Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Western Sahara, Cape Verde, Canary Islands, Ethiopia, Turkey, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Ukraine, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, United Kingdom

TRAVEL TIPS FOR DENMARK: Don’t miss an afternoon Smørrebrød feast! This Danish staple consists of buttered rye bread with a wide range of delicious toppings like smoked salmon, herring, roast beef and crispy bacon-topped pate. These toppings are served with a selection of homemade sauces and remoulades. I sampled the open face sandwiches at Copenhagen’s Puk restaurant, where I quickly learned that Smørrebrød is best washed down with a strong glass of aquavit.

TRAVEL GOALS: I’m currently on an extreme culinary adventure with a goal to fly 100,000 miles in 1 year for 100 amazing meals around the world. I severely injured my knee ligament while skiing and eating my way through Italy’s Dolomites. I had to put my travel goals on hold for reconstructive knee surgery during the first week of January 2012. The Foodie International adventure will resume in early March 2012 with trips to Costa Rica, Spain, Ethiopia (volunteering in Addis Ababa), Italy, Georgia, Croatia, Chile, Finland and New Zealand!

COUNTRIES VISITED: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Mali, Madagascar, Mexico, Monaco, Mozambique, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Senegal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City, Western Sahara, Canary Islands, Mayotte, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands.