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Which places did Herodotus visit during his travels?

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Herodotus Herodotus, detail of a Roman herm probably copied from a Greek original of the first half of the 4th century bce; in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples.

Herodotus, often called the "father of history," was a wide traveler who journeyed extensively throughout the Persian Empire and beyond. His travels, which likely spanned many years, included visits to the following regions and locations:

Africa: He traveled to Egypt, reaching at least as far south as Elephantine, and visited Libya.12
The Near East and Asia Minor: His travels covered Syria, Babylonia, Lydia, Phrygia, and Susa in Elam.12
Europe and the Black Sea Region: He journeyed up the Hellespont to Byzantium, visited Thrace and Macedonia, and traveled north of the Danube into Scythia, reaching as far as the Don River.12

In addition to these travels, Herodotus is believed to have resided in Athens and later moved to Thurii in southern Italy.2