Extraordinary Travel Festival III Update VI - Ian Ord - WSE & Justin Murphy - The Murph Foundation

✈️ ETF III Update #6: Bangkok 2026 Hey now! I am your host Ric Gazarian, and I am here with the sixth update for the Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF III), happening October 22-25, 2026, in Bangkok. We have 4 amazing days of community, content, and exploration of Bangkok and beyond. Over 175 people have committed to joining ETF III — 25 additional people have joined since the last podcast just 4 weeks ago. Use code BANGKOK to join and save $100. 🎉 Community, Content & Exploration We will have amazing community and networking: lunches, coffees, a dinner, a party, a meetup, and the NomadMania Awards. We have amazing content, screening travel documentaries on Thursday with Thor Pedersen and Johnny Ward, and 30+ amazing speakers — from DPRK defector Eunhee Park, to motorcycle explorer Maral Yazarloo, to Michelle Cabrera, a 22-year-old adventurist. 🎙️ This Week's Guests: Ian Ord & Justin Murphy On today's episode, I am joined by two great ETF partners: Ian Ord of Where Sidewalks End and Justin Murphy of the Murph Foundation. Ian Ord and Where Sidewalks End joins for a third time as a virtual sponsor. Where Sidewalks End (WSE) was born through tragedy and healed via Sak Yant tattoos, a centuries-old tradition in Southeast Asia believed to provide mystical powers to their owners. WSE helps travelers participate in this tradition and receive one of these tattoos themselves. Use code ETF10. (10% off any WSE tour) One of the most electric festivals I've ever attended is the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, held the weekend before ETF. WSE is hosting a three-night trip to this unique event, which unfolds over multiple days across shrines and processions throughout Phuket. It's difficult to describe — search for the festival online to see the images and videos. Use code ⁠ETFVEG. (20% off, only for this event, cannot be combined). Check out the experience here. WSE also creates memorable experiences in Oaxaca, Mexico. Ever dreamed of experiencing Day of the Dead? WSE offers multiple experiences built around this sacred tradition. I'm also pleased to introduce Justin Murphy of The Murph Foundation, a traveler who has dedicated his journeys to giving back and making a real impact. We cover several examples of his organization changing lives. Murph will also host a Network Session — an interactive conversation about giving back on the road. And on Monday, the day after ETF, we'll visit the Mercy Center, an organization that has served the needy in Thailand for 50 years. The Murph Foundation will be making a donation, and we invite you to join us. I was in Boston for both conversations, while Ian was in Oaxaca and Justin was in Seattle. Please listen in and enjoy.