Bangkok, Thailand, January 14, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / In November 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, hosted 250 of the world’s most traveled individuals at the Extraordinary Travel Festival—a landmark gathering for global explorers. This multi-day event featured 30 renowned speakers, vibrant networking opportunities, evening festivities, and exclusive trips. It was a celebration of discovery and connection, uniting the most passionate travelers on the planet.

We surveyed the participants and this is what we learned.  Attendees hailed from six continents, with 39% coming from North America, 35% from Europe, 16% from Asia, and the remainder from Oceania, South America, and Africa. Their living situations told a slightly different story: 38% reside in North America, 30% in Europe, 14% in Asia, and 11% are nomadic, without a permanent home. The rest are spread across Oceania, South America, and Africa.

The diversity of ages was another hallmark of the event. The youngest attendee was 22, while the oldest was 80, with an average age of 49. Age distribution showed 5% in their 20s, 21% in their 30s, 27% each in their 40s and 50s, 16% in their 60s, and 5% over 70. Gender representation was 62% male and 38% female, reflecting the broader travel community.

Unsurprisingly, these world travelers are constantly on the move, spending an average of 140 days a year traveling and taking 44 flights annually. Their dedication to exploration is unparalleled.

The festival made history by bringing together 31 individuals (the largest gathering) who have visited every country in the world—a remarkable achievement. Two of them, Harry Mitsidis and Sławek Muturi, have completed this feat twice. On average, participants have traveled to an impressive 114 United Nations countries, cementing their status as the world’s most avid, accomplished, and adventurous travelers.

 

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