Hey now, I am your host, Ric Gazarian. I am excited to share my conversation with Nabil Kazi. I guess everything comes full circle as Nabil is a guest on this episode. Nabil and I have been in contact ever since and even connected in person for dinner in Bangkok at my favorite Mexican restaurant, Charlie Browns. Nabil has had two distinct chapters in his adult life. Chapter One, an executive in the land of Hollywood and Chapter Two, as a full time traveler. Maybe we can get some behind-the-scenes Hollywood insights.
Some of you might have heard the tragic news from Bamiyan in Afghanistan. Nabil and I touch on this but while editing there are some greater details. Apparently, a tour provider from our community brought a group to Afghanistan. Three Spaniard travelers and three Afghan locals were shot and killed. In additional six travelers and Afghans were also injured. Remember it was very safe for that traveler, on that specific day, time, and location.
This is a country of 40 million and , square miles. That traveler is not a security expert on Afghanistan. If you are a listener, you have heard this before β¦ the next Extraordinary Travel Festival will be held on November 15, in Bangkok.
Just a reminder for those who are coming or thinking of coming that we will be hosting the NomadMania Awards live in Bangkok on Sunday evening. This is the great event that NM has been streaming on YouTube for the last several years. This is a great opportunity to get together and recognize some travelers who are making a difference. You can support this podcast by going to Patreon. My patrons will hear extra content with Nabil that you will not hear.
And remember, we have a new feature on Counting Countries. The idea is to celebrate wins in the community and involve more people. The inspiration came from my friends at Club from Sweden. So make sure you follow along. You will hear their updates throughout the podcast. I will be asking for travelers to submit audio files to recognize travel accomplishments. Here are a couple of milestones to recognize now. I share his Pakistani passport from when he was a small kid.
