Denis David Gray, a renowned war correspondent, is set to join the speaker lineup at the Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF) in Bangkok from 22 to 25 October 2026. The festival, now in its third year, gathers extreme travellers and global explorers, including those who have visited all 193 UN sovereign nations.

Gray, who served over 30 years as the Associated Press bureau chief in Bangkok, has reported from nearly 40 countries and 20 conflicts, including Vietnam, Iraq, and Rwanda. Born Zdeněk Mečíř in Czechoslovakia, he fled to the US as a child and later returned to Vietnam as a journalist after serving as a US Army captain.

At the festival, Gray will present his memoir, "Lost Horizons: A Foreign Correspondent's Extraordinary Life Story," offering attendees a unique perspective on six decades of historical events. Ric Gazarian, co-founder of ETF, describes the festival as a celebration of exploration and human connection, with Gray's career epitomising this spirit.

The event promises a robust schedule with over 40 speakers, vibrant parties, and a gala dinner. Attendees will gain insights and strategies from seasoned travellers. Tickets for ETF 2026 are available now, with a discount using the code BANGKOK. For more details, visit the festival's website.

The festival aims to inspire all travel enthusiasts, regardless of their travel achievements, by bringing together a community of passionate explorers in a city that embodies the spirit of travel.

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