48 Countries: The Road Is the Greatest Teacher

The guest speaker was renowned traveler and blogger Qobiljon Abdusattorov.

The session encouraged future professionals to look at their field—and the world—with a broader, more open perspective. Through Qobiljon’s stories, one powerful truth became clear once again: travel is far more than beautiful photos, stories, or reels.

The road is a journey of challenges, risks, and invaluable life lessons.

Since 2022, he has been traveling across the world by car—without using airplanes—and has already covered 48 countries. His ultimate goal is to enter the Guinness World Records (current record: 130 countries).

Behind these numbers lie nights spent on the road, unexpected dangers and trials, language barriers, and above all, the traveler’s unwavering determination.

During the meeting, students gained practical insights into:

how to start a journey in tourism,

how to effectively combine blogging with travel,

and how to navigate unexpected situations on the road.

As emphasized during the session, “To become a great specialist, one must first experience being a tourist.”

Indeed, tourism cannot be fully learned from textbooks alone. It must be felt, experienced, and lived—by stepping into the shoes of a traveler. This is where true knowledge begins.

At the end of the meeting, students who asked the most engaging and thoughtful questions were awarded memorable gifts.