2023 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.
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…
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.
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