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.
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.)
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