At Explorer X, we believe that travel is one of the most important yet fun ways to shift perspectives of self and others, feel inspired to take new action in your life, and make a deeper impact in the world. ‘The 3 U’s’ of Travel – the Ultimate Game, the Universal Process, and your Unique Practice – guide each of us on our quest for learning, growth, and making a deeper impact. Here are those 3 U’s.
Read MoreThis past September–October, Explorer X Travel Designer Robyn DeVoe traveled with her new husband, Jesse, on their honeymoon to Mongolia for 3 weeks. Here is their story.
Read MoreWhile some of you have recently returned from adventures, many of you are heading out on your Journey of a lifetime with us in the next few weeks. If you've been following us for a while, you'll know that we see travel through the lens of The Hero's Journey…
Read More"It’s been over four weeks since I returned from my journey to Chile. The long and short of my adventures? I had a great time. But as the co-founder of a mindful travel company? Well … I kind of sucked." …
Read More“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.”
- Anthony Bourdain
Throughout our upcoming Mindful Travel blog series, we’ll be sharing the elements of the Inner and Outer Journey, discussing how to travel like a HERO, and working to elevate the way we approach travel and adventure.
Read MoreAs we begin to emerge from a world without travel, we each have a choice to make.
We can succumb to the overwhelm and flat-out exhaustion we’re experiencing as a result of living through a pandemic.
Or we can choose to live…
Read MoreToday is Giving Tuesday. (If you don’t know what it is, I highly recommend that you look it up. It is just what the world needs more of, today, and every day.) I am here to ask you to pause, reflect on what is good in your life, and then make a plan to give back, in some small way. Giving back can mean so many things …
Read MoreThere is a degree of confusion about what ‘transformational travel’ is, who it’s for, and, perhaps most importantly, how to ‘do it.’ This article is a brief attempt to define what transformational travel is at Explorer X and dispel some of the myths about it.
Read MoreThe first time I stayed in the Colorado mountains, my friend and I got a motel room outside of Leadville as our “base” for skiing at several nearby mountains. We flew in from Washington, DC, rented a little pickup truck (not a good choice for snowy roads, we later learned), and headed up I-70 for our adventure. …
Read MoreHere 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.
Read MoreSome 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.
Read MoreEnjoy our team recommendations for how you can travel while sitting comfortable from your living room.
Read MoreWith the peninsula resting just below San Diego, and a name that translates to “Lower California South,” I was unsure if what I would find there would be mostly Americanized and over-touristed …
Read MoreHere are 5 reasons why we believe that most healthy people should keep traveling in spite of fears about Coronavirus.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read More“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 …
Read MoreIn 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 …
Read MoreWe 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 …
Read MoreAdventure means different things to different people. So we asked our staff what the term 'adventure' means to them and, more specifically, why they adventure. Here is a sampling of what they said …
Read MoreTravel is a powerful tool for teaching children how to approach new and different concepts. Co-Founder Jake Haupert expands on ten important insights to maximize your family’s learning experiences on your next adventure.
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