Wisdom on travel from Kent Nerburn, an American author, sculptor, and educator. Nerburn is known for his writings that bridge cultural understanding and explore themes of spirituality and the human experience, often with a focus on Native American perspectives.
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Greenland has been in the news a lot lately for varying reasons: It’s interest in independence from Denmark, the new airport opening in the capital city of Nuuk, and yes, the new administration’s interest in acquiring it. Here are 5 reasons why you should plan your travels to Greenland now!
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We have been touched and humbled by the incredible response and quality of applicants to the first-ever Hero Travel Fund. It has been truly inspiring to connect with these real-life heroes to learn about the amazing work they are doing, the passion they have for changing lives, and the impact they are making in the world.
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Explorer X Travel Designer Robyn DeVoe recently returned from a Destination: Unknown journey to Chile. In this blog, she shares her travel tips as well as her most valuable takeaways.
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2024 was an absolutely epic year for Explorer X — in fact, it was our best year ever in terms of revenue, number of travel experiences planned, engagement, impact, and connecting people with mindful travel experiences. The following 5 trends emerged – or truly blossomed — in 2024, and we have already seen their continued presence so far in the travel experiences we are planning for 2025 and beyond.
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In September, I spent 8 days exploring Iceland with my friend and mentor, Dr. Don Mankin. Having had the opportunity to explore Iceland a bit back in 2019, I was excited to revisit some of the locations I previously visited and check out regions and properties that I had missed the first time around. Here are 5 things I learned about Iceland on my adventure.
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Embarking on a solo journey as a woman can be daunting. The thought of navigating unfamiliar lands, languages, and cultures alone is enough to keep anyone tethered to their comfort zone. But there's an undeniable magic that comes with stepping into the unknown, embracing vulnerability, and allowing yourself to be open to the world. Read Mikayla Templeton's reflections from her solo adventure to Ecuador.
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Our newly launched HERO Travel Fund is an opportunity for changemakers to immerse themselves in new cultures, ideas, and places—an experience that opens their minds and hearts, sparking new ideas and energy for their work back home. Read more about the why behind the HTF.
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Explorer X Travel Designer Robyn DeVoe recently returned from her second journey to Tanzania where she connected with the local people – including the Maasai tribe – learned a ton about the pros and potential cons of conservation efforts, and – of course – saw amazing wildlife. Here are her takeaways.
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Explorer X co-founder Michael Bennett recently returned from a 10-day adventure to Norway. In this blog, he shares some of his thoughts about this travels there as well as 5 of his biggest takeaways from his journey.
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Robyn is a Travel Designer with Explorer X as well as a Functional Medicine Health Coach for Autoimmune Recovery. She helps people design the trips and lives of their dreams. Here are her thoughts on the intersection of travel and health as she prepares to embark on another international adventure.
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Explorer X Travel Designer Robyn DeVoe spent 3 weeks exploring Japan in December 2023. Here are 6 things she learned on her Journey through Japan.
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