“There are two kinds of adventurers: those who go truly hoping to find adventure and those who go secretly hoping they won't."
William Trogdon

Our campaign

Whilst some people think that perfect holidays consist of combed beaches and cloudless skies, here at Explore, we believe that life’s greatest and most memorable experiences are usually borne out of unusual or unplanned circumstances.
 
We know that, despite all our planning and expertise, occasionally tours don’t go according to plan (usually something to do with the weather!). However, our tour leaders normally have a few tricks up their sleeves, and often the result is a completely unique experience for you and your group.

This is why we are starting the ‘Campaign for Real Adventure’. The Campaign for Real Adventure is about getting away from the usual tourist hotspots, off the sun lounger and doing something different, maybe even challenging or unpredictable.
 

Contribute & Win

To kick off this campaign, we are looking for stories about adventures you have been on, where the unexpected leads to something exciting, memorable or even life-changing. Send your stories to beenthere@explore.co.uk. The 5 best stories will receive a copy of ‘The Road Less Travelled’.

However even if you don’t win a prize, all stories submitted will become part of our Campaign for Real Adventure – our way of showing the world how fun life can be when you let adventure in!

Getting started

If you need some inspiration and a nudge in the right direction, you can check out our two blogs.
Blog One
Where some of our staff reveal what happens when things don't quite go according to plan, and they have to rely on the kindness of strangers...
Blog Two
Where more staff stories reveal what could happen when illness threatens to ruin a once in a lifetime trip, and also how magical evenings can leave you with great memories, as well as great souvenirs!