Welcome to Explore Stories

A series where our incredible travellers share their unforgettable experiences with us. From life-changing adventures to unexpected moments, hear first-hand what makes exploring the world with us so special.

Meet Caitlin

Caitlin was looking for something different, so she spontaneously signed up for her first-ever cycling tour in Vietnam, not really knowing what she was getting herself into. It turned out to be an experience that completely changed how she looks at travel.

Meet Brian

Brian started travelling with us alongside his wife, and after she passed away, he kept going because he didn’t want to sit down to dinner on his own. Along the way, he’s made friends from all over the world and gathered so many amazing travel stories, we could listen to them for hours!

“Every single day there was a jaw dropping moment. I can’t tell you one moment, because it was every day.”

- Caitlin

Meet Ann & Becca

Mother-daughter duo Ann and Becca share a love for wildlife and animals, so they decided to head to Costa Rica for Becca’s first trip outside of Europe. Now, no fly-and-flop holiday could ever compare to the adventure they had together.

Meet Sarah & Harry

Sarah & Harry first started out doing commercial holidays but soon found it just wasn’t what they were looking for. They went on their first Explore holiday in Borneo and never looked back.

Meet Umear

Umear had never been on a proper holiday before. He chose to finally give it a go and ended up walking along the Amalfi Coast with a group of random strangers that soon ended up being strangers no more – and even ended up recording a viral video of his experience.

“It wasn’t just me appreciating the nice views and the nice food, it was also me appreciating the people I’m around and building these relationships that will last a lifetime.”

- Umear

Meet Freya

Freya has always had a love for travel—it runs in her blood. She caught the bug from her dad, and they’ve even gone on a few adventures together. Their latest trip was to the amazing Galápagos Islands.

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As you've heard from our Explore travellers, you're guaranteed to come back from your tour with a wealth of exciting travel stories, from experiences with the people you meet to the unscripted insights that only locals can share. Adventure is waiting - what's your story?

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