BANGKOK, 10 September 2026: Award-winning travel photographer, podcaster, blogger, and filmmaker Ric Gazarian announces the return of the Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF III) to Bangkok, Thailand.
Scheduled for October 22-25, 2026, at the Ambassador Hotel on Bangkok’s Soi Sukhumvit 11, the third iteration of the festival promises to be an unparalleled convergence of the world’s most accomplished and adventurous travellers.
“The Extraordinary Travel Festival is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of global exploration and human connection,” says Gazarian, whose website, GlobalGaz, features stories and images from his extensive travels. “Following the tremendous success of our previous gatherings, we are excited to bring together this unique community once again in a city that truly embodies the spirit of adventure.”
ETF III is designed for both seasoned mega-travellers (those who have visited many countries, including all 193 UN sovereign nations) and passionate individuals aspiring to push their own travel boundaries.
Attendees will gain invaluable insights, share captivating stories, and learn practical strategies from those who have truly gone the distance. While many speakers and attendees have achieved the rare feat of visiting all 193 sovereign countries — an accomplishment that about 500 people can claim — the festival aims to inspire and inform everyone who shares a deep love of travel, regardless of their current country count.
The festival will feature over 40 dynamic speakers, delivering engaging keynotes, insightful breakout sessions, and lively panel discussions.
This year’s lineup
Jamie Aleman: Travelled to every country in the world, both the North and South Pole, and has travelled to outer space.
Jason Wang: Recently completed summiting Mount Everest, completing all Seven Summits.
Kach Medina Umandap: Has visited every country in the world, being the first to complete this quest on a Filipino Passport.
Thor Pedersen: Travelled to every country on an unbroken 10-year journey without ever flying.
“Imagine the world’s modern-day Marco Polos gathered in a single location,” Gazarian adds. “The energy, enthusiasm, and vast knowledge exchanged about travel and country-collecting at our previous events were truly transformative.”
The largest mega-travel clubs will be prominently represented, including Every Passport Stamp (40,000 members), Travel Massive (80,000 members), Pangea, Most Travelled People (40,000 members), and NomadMania (50,000 members), fostering an unparalleled networking environment.
Building on the success of past festivals, ETF III will offer attendees a robust speaker schedule, complemented by parties and a gala dinner.
Ticket Information: Attendees wishing to reserve a spot can now purchase tickets online at: https://extraordinarytravelfest.com/tickets/
Use code BANGKOK to save on your ticket to this event.
(Source: ETF)
