I'm 89 and have always loved traveling. I've stayed in the fanciest hotels and also camped in the boonies.

• Nancy Strong, 89, from Dallas, has visited no fewer than 92 countries worldwide.
• She's been a travel agent for 50 years and says experiencing other cultures enriches your soul.
• This month, Strong — who turns 90 in August — will fly to London for the 35th time in her life.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nancy Strong. It has been edited for length and clarity.

When I did the math with my granddaughter, Jennifer, I was amazed to learn I'd visited 92 countries.

I've been to five continents and scores of capital cities. On June 15, I'm flying to London from my home in Dallas for the 35th time.