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.)