Beyond the Nomad Circuit: Reaching the Destinations Most People Skip

I've been to 130 countries — a lot of them the ones most people skip (Somaliland, Turkmenistan, 6 months traveling through West Africa). But this isn't a lecture. It's an open discussion for anyone drawn to the off-the-beaten-path: ask me anything, ask the room, and trade hard-won leads on visas, safety, and which places are actually worth the effort. Mostly it's a chance to find the other people who genuinely want to go to these spots — maybe even your next travel crew. Bring a question, or the place you're dying to reach.