Hahahaha... I completely agree with you and I have the same feeling after the HiveFest in Amsterdam! Every time someone announces a meetup, I go to check airline connection, prices, accommodation... 😃
I knew that you had the same feeling, that's why I poked you BEFORE the HiveBeeCon... Hehehehe... But, it is understandable that it's impossible to be everywhere... It takes time, it takes money... But, 2-3 events in a year are doable... Let's try to focus on that... :)