How to Track Countries You've Visited: 6 Methods That Actually Work
From notebooks to apps, scratch maps, and digital passports. Six practical ways to keep a record of every country you've visited and never forget a trip.
You've been to more countries than you remember. Here are six ways to keep track, from most analog to most digital.
1. The classic notebook
A small Moleskine in your bag. Pros: no battery, beautiful as a memento. Cons: lose it and you lose everything.
2. A scratch map on the wall
Visual, satisfying, gift-friendly. Doesn't sync, doesn't travel with you.
3. A spreadsheet
Surprisingly powerful. Columns: country, year, notes, photo link. Sortable, filterable, free.
4. Apps designed for it
Most travelers eventually move here. Stampie is built around this exact problem.
5. Photo albums by location
Google Photos and Apple Photos both group by trip automatically. Free side effect of taking photos.
6. Google My Maps
Make a custom map, pin every place. Great for sharing with friends.
Which method fits you
Just want a count? Use an app like Stampie or Visited. Want to share with friends? A custom Google Map or Stampie's profile share. Like physical objects? Notebook plus scratch map combo.
FAQ
How many countries have I visited app? Apps like Stampie, Visited, and Been all let you tap countries on a map and show the running count.
Best app to count countries you've visited? For just counting, Visited. For more (collections, share cards, cross-platform), Stampie.
Is there a free app to track countries visited? Yes. Most apps in this space have free tiers, including Stampie and Visited.
How do I track countries on a spreadsheet? Use Google Sheets or any spreadsheet tool. Columns for country, year, notes, and photo link. Sortable, filterable, and free.
Behind Stampie
The idea for Stampie started in Peru, back in 2023. I’ve always loved collecting passport stamps, that small thrill of seeing a new one land at the border. On that trip they just waved me through. No stamp. A small thing, but it stuck with me.
Turns out a lot of countries have quietly stopped stamping. A couple of years later I built the first version of Stampie for a hackathon, somewhere to keep that little ritual alive even when the ink doesn’t come. A passport-style journal for anyone who still wants this souvenir from every trip.
It quietly found its way to people. As an indie team, we keep working on Stampie in coffee breaks, on weekends, and from wherever the next trip takes us.
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How this post was made: AI-assisted tools may be used in research and drafting, then reviewed and edited by the author. Travel policies change quickly. For visa, border, and entry requirements, please check primary sources (official immigration sites, your embassy) before you go.