Here at Explorer X, we believe that during this day-in-age, as global citizens, we all need to be doing our part to slow the rate of carbon emissions in hopes of preserving and protecting Earth’s wild places for generations to come. The travel industry stands at the intersection of an interesting conflict of interest: promoting long-haul flights to bring tourism dollars to conservation efforts.
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Some of us gravitate toward physical challenges to push us to the next level, while others are drawn to intellectual challenges that expand our minds. And yet it’s the combination of both that often leads to the most meaningful growth.
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Enjoy our team recommendations for how you can travel while sitting comfortable from your living room.
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It was still pitch black as a jarring noise just outside of our cottages rattled my travel mates and I out of a deep sleep. I looked at the clock, it was 5am on the dot, and in Guyana’s Amazon jungle, there is no need for an alarm, the howler monkeys do a fine job of that.
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“So, how was it?” the infamous question upon arrival back from every vacation. For Zion, the only word that came to mind was: MAGICAL. Everywhere I walked, biked, swam and hiked, I was met with amazement …
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In response to the article release about the experience, Can a ‘Transformational Journey’ Change Your Life? Our Writer Had Her Doubts by Charly Wilder, we felt inspired to address and expand upon the challenges and misconceptions that are encountered …
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We are deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, staying with the Cofan people in their village by the river. Before we go out to the jungle camp where we are going to stay for three nights …
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We love to hear from our travelers out in the world. Our friend Tim sent this note recently while on his Explorer X trip in New Zealand. We think it is worth sharing... "I’m driving through the north island in New Zealand and things are new again. It’s been 33 years since I’ve traveled alone internationally.
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