Explorer X in the Media

Below you will find a handful of articles that feature Explorer X and talk about the work we are doing to reimagine travel and support people in using travel as a tool for learning, growth, and change!


Marriage Therapy Radio: Episode 290 — Ireland

Explorer X was recently featured on one of our favorite podcasts, Marriage Therapy Radio. Listen as therapist, writer, and teacher Zach Brittle talks about his recent trip to Ireland with his wife, Rebecca. Zach shares stories about their adventures and discusses what they learned about travel, one another, and how couples can use travel as tool for reconnection and growth.


Forbes

Destination: Unknown – The Ultimate Surprise Trip (August 2023)

Adventure Travel Conservation Fund

Conservation Conversation with Explorer X (March 2023)

Adventure Travel Trade Association

Adventure Champion Spotlight: Explorer X (March 2023)


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The Seattle Times

How the Pandemic Has Changed Our Mindset Toward Travel (July 2021)

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Newsweek

'Great Resignation' Breaks: Learn Something New on These Trips (August 2021)

AFAR

6 Solo Wellness Trips to Book in 2021 (January 2021)


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Why Do We Travel? Michael Bennett of Explorer X Tackles a Fundamental Human Question.

May 2020

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Personal Travel Coaches Are the Hot New Trend. Here’s What They Are and Why You Need One.

February 2020

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Can a ‘Transformational Journey’ Change Your Life? Our Writer Had Her Doubts.

October 2019


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‘Transformative Travel’ is the Industry’s Latest Twist on Making Vacations More Meaningful

August 2019

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Magical Mystery Tour: Would You Let Strangers Send You Anywhere in the World?

August 2019

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Can Travel Transform Who You Are? We Head to Tasmania to Find Out.

March 2019


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Tours of the Future: Wellness Travel Offers More Than Massages

January 2019

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10 Best New Adventures for 2019

December 2018

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How Travel Agencies Avoided Extinction and Became a Luxury Service

September 2018


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Sustainability Leaders Project: Jake Haupert on Transformational Travel and Purpose-Driven Vacations

April 2020

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Transformed by Travel: Transformational Travel Takes Off

August 2017

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What "Transformative Travel" Means and Why You Need to Know

May 2017


Interviews & Podcasts

Your Next Trip Will Be in Your Mind

July 2022

Explorer X Co-founder Michael Bennett talk about what it means to ‘Travel Better, Live Better’ and explore Destinations: Unknown.

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Traveling With Purpose

February 2019

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Take an Adventure With No Clear Destination

August 2019

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WLKH #6: Adventure Travel to Feed Your Beast, Beingness, and Brotherhood – With Jake Haupert

November 2018

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The Gift of Transformational Travel with Jake Haupert, co-founder, Explorer X and The Transformational Travel Council

October 2019


MEDIA CONTACT

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