369 The Ultimate Travel Tribe with Ric Gazarian

What does it take to visit every country in the world? In this episode, I'm joined once again by Ric Gazarian – aka Global Gaz – host of the *Counting Countries* podcast and founder of the *Extraordinary Travel Festival* in Bangkok. We talk about the tiny global community of extreme travellers – people chasing all 193 UN countries… and beyond. How many people have actually done it? What kind of personalities dedicate years – sometimes decades – to this quest? And what happens when visiting every country once isn't enough? We also dive into the Extraordinary Travel Festival – a unique gathering of travellers, adventurers, nomads, content creators, and curious wanderers from around the world. **You'll hear about:** - The surprisingly tight-knit "tribe" of extreme travellers - Why Ric created Extraordinary Travel Festival - The people who've visited every country in the world… twice… or even three times - Why you don't need 150+ countries to feel welcome at ETF - Travel content creation, documentaries, books, and storytelling - Why travel community matters more than country counting Whether you're an armchair traveller, a digital nomad, a casual explorer, or someone secretly plotting your own 193-country mission – this one is for you. **Relevant Links:** - Extraordinary Travel Festival: https://www.extraordinarytravelfest.com - GlobalGaz: https://globalgaz.com/ - Counting Countries Podcast: https://globalgaz.com/counting-countries/ - Nomad Mania: https://nomadmania.com/ - Every Passport Stamp (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/everypassportstamp **Extraordinary Travel Festival 3** Bangkok, Thailand 22–25 October 2026 Get $100 off your ETF ticket with promo code: **VAGABOND** (Discount decreases as the event gets closer.)