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Dr. Riza Rasco’s journey from scientist to global explorer, author, and social-impact leader has been featured in international and Philippine media, including National Geographic, Forbes, Spirituality and Health, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Outside, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times and Inquirer.
The first Filipino to travel to all 193 UN member states and all 82 provinces of the Philippines, Riza has been featured and interviewed on subjects ranging from global exploration and purposeful travel to personal reinvention, women’s leadership, cultural connection, and social impact through travel.
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SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH MAGAZINE
Bright Lights: Riza Rasco Finds Meaning by Stepping Into the Unknown
GIRL TALK HQ
‘The World Is My Mirror’ – A Story Of Radical Reinvention And A Love Letter To Travel
GIRL POWER TALK
From Science to Self-Discovery: Riza Rasco on Reinvention, Resilience, and Living with Purpose
ESQUIRE MAGAZINE
Meet the First Filipina to Visit All 203 Countries and All 82 Provinces of the Philippines
GMA NEWS
Meet Riza Rasco, the first Filipino to travel all 203 countries in the world and all PH provinces
INQUIRER
Filipina Riza Rasco sets foot in N. Korea, marking visit to all countries
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
They were on a quest to visit every country. Then coronavirus happened.
THE WOMEN’S EYE
TWE 374: Turning Discouragement into Empowerment Through Travel with Riza Rasco
INQUIRER
PH lags behind ASEAN neighbors in tourism numbers; PH Global Explorers' Riza Rasco weighs in
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REINVENTION & PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH
Bright Lights: Riza Rasco Finds Meaning by Stepping Into the Unknown
May/June 2026
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GIRLTALKHQ
The World Is My Mirror — A Story of Radical Reinvention and a Love Letter to Travel
18 November 2025
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GIRL POWER TALK
From Science to Self-Discovery: Riza Rasco on Reinvention, Resilience, and Living with Purpose
June 16, 2026
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THE WOMEN’S EYE
Turning Discouragement into Empowerment Through Travel with Riza Rasco
January 28, 2026
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GLOBAL TRAVEL & EXPLORATION
ESQUIRE
Meet the First Filipina to Visit All 203 Countries and All 82 Provinces of the Philippines
October 19, 2025
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THE TELEGRAPH
I joined the exclusive ‘193 travel club’, and there was danger at every turn
April 22, 2025
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THE TELEGRAPH
In North Korea’s desolate border city, Western tourists return – and are shocked by what they find
March 03, 2025
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GMA NEWS
Meet Riza Rasco, the first Filipino to travel all 203 countries in the world and all PH provinces
March 13, 2025
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INQUIRER
Filipina Riza Rasco sets foot in N. Korea, marking a visit to all countries
February 20, 2025
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
They were on a quest to visit every country. Then coronavirus happened.
June 8, 2020
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OUTSIDE
Is Traveling to Every Country in the World a Worthy Cause? This Group Thinks So.
December 23, 2024
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FORBES
Visit Beautiful North Korea: Travel Companies That Capitalize On The Desire For Dangerous Travel
July 18, 2017
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LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL IMPACT
ESQUIRE
Meet the Filipino Global Explorers Who See Travel as a Way of Life
January 15, 2026
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ROLLING STONE
3 Tourism Issues the New DOT Secretary Should Address
March 13, 2026
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ABS-CBN
The Tourism Paradox: PH leads tourism GDP but lags in foreign arrivals
February 04, 2026
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INQUIRER
Tourists’ clamor: Better infrastructure, not just promos
February 01, 2026
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INQUIRER
Foreign travelers revel in Sulu’s beauty, rich culture
March 14, 2023
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WOMEN & LEADERSHIP
GIRL TALK HQ
‘The World Is My Mirror’ – A Story Of Radical Reinvention And A Love Letter To Travel
November 18, 2025
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GIRL POWER TALK
Riza Rasco on Reinvention, Learning, and Leadership
June 16, 2026
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INQUIRER
Who rule the world? Women: Women-led community holds 4th annual summit
20 MAY 2024
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CULTURAL CONNECTION & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
SAMOA LIFESTYLE
Tourists in search of authentic experiences
August 04, 2024
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INQUIRER
The League of Extraordinary Travelers—incredibly extraordinary
September 08, 2019
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INQUIRER
Foreign travelers revel in Sulu’s beauty, rich culture
MARCH 14, 2023
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ESQUIRE
Meet the First Filipina to Visit All 203 Countries and All 82 Provinces of the Philippines
October 19, 2025
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THE TIMES
Our holiday in North Korea? Seafood, massages — and propaganda
March 09, 2025
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GLOBAL GAZ
Riza Rasco … Embedding While Traveling
March 15, 2023
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Interviews, Podcasts & Conversations
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FRANCIS CANDIYEY FACEBOOK PAGE
February 02, 2024
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COUNTING COUNTRIES (PODCAST)
March 15, 2023
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TRIPZILLA PHILIPPINES
February 21, 2025
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THE DIARIST.PH
June 22, 2022
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MEDIUM
Feature Story by Eric Weiner
New York Bestselling American Author
June 09, 2022
PERCEPTIVE TRAVEL
To a Speck on a Map in Azerbaijan With the World’s Most Extreme Travelers
Article written by Dave Seminara
TRAVELS WITH CHARIE
March 01, 2021
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BIG TRAVELLERS – THE FAVOURITES OF 30 BIG TRAVELLERS
Henrik Jeppesen
FOR JOURNALISTS & PRODUCERS
For Media
For interviews, features, podcasts, commentary, and media inquiries, Riza is available to discuss:
Reinvention through travel · Purposeful travel · Global exploration · Women’s leadership · Cultural connection · Social impact through travel
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