Meet our travel experts

Meet our

travel experts

Adventure travel experts

From the first query to the final itinerary, our team of travel experts bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and genuine passion for adventure. Meet the friendly faces who help plan your trip, the product specialists who carefully craft our tours, and the creative minds who inspire your next journey.

Meet the experts you speak to on the phone

Our Customer Service Consultants are the friendly travel experts on hand to help before you book and before you travel. They combine expert travel knowledge with a passion for helping people discover the world. Having travelled extensively on our trips, they can offer practical advice, answer your questions, and share first-hand insights to help you plan your perfect Explore adventure with confidence.

Belinda Jenkins

Customer Experience Team Leader

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Chloe Epaminonda

Customer Experience Consultant

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Emily Drummond-Southwick

Customer Service Consultant

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Karen Smith

Customer Service Consultant

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Isabella Guy

Polar Specialist

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Dom Sharman

Customer Service Consultant

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Yasmin Hollis

Sales Team Leader

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Fabrizia Fanelli

Customer Experience Consultant

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Andrew Gibb

Sales Team Leader

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Georgina Clayton

Customer Experience Consultant

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Esme Billingham

Customer Experience Consultant

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David West

Customer Service Consultant

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Kaylee Lin

Customer Service Coordinator

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Lesli Morrison

Customer Service Lead

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Vicky Papa

Customer Service Consultant

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Carmel Moore

Customer Service Coordinator

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Kyran Rose

Customer Experience Team Leader

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Kelly Bravey

Customer Service Consultant

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Bridget Cowley

Customer Service Consultant

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Meet the experts who create our trips

Our Product team are the travel experts behind every extraordinary Explore adventure. Drawing on extensive destination knowledge, first-hand travel experience, detailed research, and close partnerships with our local agents, they carefully curate and refine our small group tours. From uncovering hidden gems to perfecting the pace of an itinerary, they ensure every trip delivers the authentic, immersive experiences that make Explore special.

Fathom Stead

Asia Product Manager

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James Adkin

Asia & Middle East Programme Manager

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Carmel Hendry

Head of Product

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Antony Barton

Africa Programme Manager

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Aysha Folland

Global Product Manager

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Morts Lindholm

Africa Product Manager

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Laurie Thomas

Europe Product Manager

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Megan Bassett

Asia Product Manager

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Chris Ellis

South America Programme Manager

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Victoria Ellison

Europe Product Manager

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Tom Wilkinson

Europe Programme Manager

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Ali Butler

Europe Product Manager

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Nadine Cullen

Europe Product Manager

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Valentina Chironna

Asia & Middle East Product Manager

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Meet the experts who inspire your next adventure

Our Marketing team are the creative experts behind the stories, inspiration, and travel advice you'll find across Explore. Combining their love of travel with deep knowledge of our trips and destinations, they're here to help you discover new places, uncover hidden gems, and find your next adventure.

Helen Pettitt

Digital Content Manager

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Jae Hopkins

Marketing Director

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Luke Judd

Senior Digital Marketing Manager

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Michelle Bisang

Marketing Operations Manager

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Aleesha Sharma

Travel Copywriter

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Caitlin Middleton

Product Copywriter

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Amy Fiske

Paid Media Specialist & Co-ordinator

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Caroline Hook

PR & Partnerships Co-ordinator

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Sarah Stead

Senior Data & CRM Manager

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Steffie Davis

Freelance Copywriter

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Aaron Fitzpatrick

Business Development Manager

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David Bray

Head of Commercial

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Ella Clunes

Digital Marketing Executive

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Gina Lawrence

Digital Content Executive

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Hannah Methven

Sustainability Specialist

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Guest writers

We work with award-winning freelance travel writers who cover an array of topics and destinations. Some of our regular contributors to our magazine and blog include:

Caroline Eden

Travel writer

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Dom Tulett

Travel writer

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Xenia Taliotis

Travel writer

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The best travel experts know their destination best

That's why our small group tours are led by expert tour leaders, whose local knowledge, experience, and insider insights bring each destination to life. From hidden gems and local traditions to authentic experiences and thoughtful recommendations, they help you discover more, connect deeper, and travel with confidence.

Meet our tour leaders