Bangkok Travel Meetup - Libya & Ukraine

Hi everyone:

We will have our next travel meetup on Monday, February 5 at 7 pm. I (Ric) will be the host of the event, and you can learn about my travels here.

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Our event is at the Sportsman on Soi 13, on the 2ND FLOOR. Sportsman will be on the right about 500 meters down the road. The Sportsman (right after the German bar) on Soi 13, is very convenient, a quick walk from BTS Nana. For more information on the location, parking, etc, go to this link: http://www.sportsbarbangkok.com/contact/

The meeting begins at 7 pm and members have stayed as late as 11 pm socializing after the presentation. And if you need to come late, that is no problem too!

There is no charge for this event, FREE! And thanks to the Sportsman there will be drinks and food offered with special discounts.

... and thanks to the Sportsman, Live Lounge BKK's our host for the evening.

SPEAKER: Orest Zub

Orest Zub is a Ukrainian digital nomad and an online entrepreneur who visited over 130 countries.

A graduated lawyer, Orest started a Human Rights career aiming to participate in humanitarian missions all over the world.

Eventually he figured out another way to see the world and contribute to the global good.

Since 2011 Orest founded a few successful online ventures, traveled the world for 5-6 months a year while having a base in his home town of Lviv in Western Ukraine.

When Russian invaded Ukraine at a full scale in early 2022 Orest joined the national resistance movement mainly by reporting from the frontline areas, assisting humanitarian organizations and cooperating with media on a global scale.

In early 2023 Orest joined NomadMania as a managing partner and currently focuses on developing this platform.

SPEAKING TOPIC: Visiting Ukraine as a Tourist During the War

Have you ever thought about visiting Ukraine? Is it even possible after Russian's invasion. Orest recently led a group of travelers on an exploration trip of Ukraine.

- What is Ukraine?
- Personal story
- Understanding the war
- Visiting and travelling around Ukraine
- Ethical question
- Resume

SPEAKER: Ric Gazarian

Ric Gazarian is on a quest to travel to every country in the world and has so far traveled to over 170 countries and documents his travels at GlobalGaz. He is the host of Counting Countries podcast, where he interviews the world’s most traveled people. He is the Co-Founder of the Extraordinary Travel Festival where the world’s most avid, accomplished, and adventurous travelers gather. The next event will be held in Bangkok on November 15, 2024

SPEAKING TOPIC: Visiting Libya

Ric visited Libya earlier this year. Libya was swept up in the Arab Spring which ended in a revolution and then a multi-year civil war. Currently, there is a uneasy peace.

Libya has a rich history from the Punic civilization to the Romans to the Berbers and the Arabs. Visitors may explore Roman ruins as well as the Berber communities in the mountains.

This event Co-Sponsored by: NomadMania - the Ultimate Hub for Global Explorers

NomadMania is the travel tech company which provides powerful online tools to:

• discover the world
• map, plan and track journeys
• connect travellers globally

We developed over 60 travel lists and an engaging gamification and ranking system for independent travellers inspiring the entire community of over 30.000 people to go beyond the ordinary and obvious through deep, meaningful, and sustainable exploration.

Additional Notes:

Speaker: Do you want to be a speaker for this event? Contact me!

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Contact me if you are interested in being a speaker in the future. rmgazzy@hotmail.com and check out my blog at www.GlobalGaz.com