
Kenyan travel coach Maria Kamau has visited 100 countries over 37 years, spending more than KSh 500,000 on visa fees while travelling on an ordinary Kenyan passport. According to Tuko, she overcame visa hurdles and passport barriers during her journey, and now uses her experience to inspire others to pursue fearless global adventures despite the challenges faced by holders of weaker passports.
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