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.
Read MoreExplorer X Travel Designer Robyn DeVoe spent 3 weeks exploring Japan in December 2023. Here are 6 things she learned on her Journey through Japan.
Read MoreOne of the core concepts behind the work we do at Explorer X is that we are all always on a journey of learning and growth, whether we know it or not. Our team took some well-deserved reflective time to consider the key lessons we learned from the past year. Here are our thoughts.
Read More2023 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, community engagement, and more. The following 5 trends emerged in 2023 – and we expect them to continue to grow in 2024 and beyond!
Read MoreIs there a better feeling than shaking off the winter boots and coat and feeling the sun on your face in a new and exciting place? The holidays might be occupying your mind now, but this is actually the best time to start planning your spring getaway. If you would like to get someplace a little warmer and more expansive come March, April, or May, here is our list of favorite spring destinations for our explorers.
Read MoreExplorer X co-founder Michael Bennett recently returned from a week-long adventure to the Faroe Islands. Here are some of his thoughts and lessons learned from his journey there.
Read MoreWhether your style of winter travel is cozying up by the crackling fire after a day of dog-sledding, or you’re more inclined to kayak under the blazing sun, these destinations are sure to delight you during the winter doldrums. It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling to shake off the winter chill or you’re ready to dive into the snow with both feet, what matters is that you find a destination that challenges you as you begin a new year.
Read MoreFor 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.
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