For those of you about to head out on your next great adventure — whether you worked with Explorer X on it or not! — we invite/challenge you to answer the questions below as a way to mark the official beginning of your Journey. These questions have been handpicked by Explorer X to guide you as you embark on your Inner and Outer Journeys of travel.
Read MoreFall is a cozy and colorful time of year: We rake leaves, we carve pumpkins, we watch football, and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes are back! But it can also be the perfect time of year for those of you looking to travel without the crowds, slow down the pace a bit, get more bang for your buck, and/or simply extend your summer a few more days (or weeks). Check out 5 of our favorite destinations to travel to this fall.
Read MoreOne of the questions we get asked most often is: What is your favorite experience that you've ever planned? Of course, while almost impossible to answer — they’re all thoughtfully designed and beloved! — we wanted to share a handful of our travelers’ best moments and favorite experiences ... and the impacts these experiences had on these travelers.
Read MoreFor Explorer X, “luxury travel” does not mean ultra-fancy hotels, insulated experiences, and having every meal at a Michelin-rated restaurant. Far from it. For us, the “luxury” can be found in the moments you finally have to reconnect with yourself and with your loved ones …
Read MoreEveryone hits a point in their life where everything feels predictable. The workdays go by like clockwork, the weekends are spent hitting up the same spots, the same hikes, and the same conversations … escaping the predictability seems almost impossible. How does one go about breaking the monotonous cycle? Enter Destination: Unknown.
Read MoreWhen warmer weather ushers everyone out of their homes, it can seem impossible to find a place that’s not overrun with travelers. If you’re looking to escape the hordes of selfie-snapping tourists, we have a few favorite far-flung destinations for explorers in need of a little nature therapy and cultural immersion. Find your peace and restoration in these destinations this summer.
Read MoreAt 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…
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