A Private Patagonian Heli-Experience
When a client asked EXP to take his family plus a friend’s family to Patagonia over festive season, we knew we had to create not only a once-in-a-lifetime journey, but also a once-in-a-lifetime holiday memory for both families. The goal was relatively simple: to go to places that have seldom been seen and never been touched by humans. While that might sound impossible these days, the landscape and remoteness of Patagonia, at the southern end of South America, make it very feasible. Fishing rivers that have never been fished, climbing glaciers that have never had a footprint, and naming [...]
Coasts and Cultures of Colombia
Colombia is a nation of magical realism, with the famous monuments of Cartagena de Indias, Barranquilla’s Carnival, and the most spectacular river in the world – Caño Cristales. From bustling city streets to vast salt mines, arid deserts to coastal lagoons, this unparalleled destination was the backdrop for an amazing 5-day, 4-night active journey for five couples seeking unique adventure. The trip started in the remote city of Santa Marta where the guests arrived from their international flight and immediately boarded helicopters, flying over Tayrona National Park before landing at a private [...]
Secrets of the National Parks
This roving journey’s objective was to uncover the true secrets of the national parks. Of course a visit to multiple parks was on the itinerary, but so were meetings with experts from the present day and recreated from the past: a paleontologist in Arches and Canyonlands, John Wesley Powell in the Grand Canyon, and Teddy Roosevelt in Yellowstone to name a few. Seeing the parks with their own eyes while hearing the stories and perspectives from these individuals made the journey come to life for this knowledge-seeking family. Before the trip started, [...]
Pirates on the Colonial Coast
The Golden Age of Piracy (approximately 1650 to 1730) saw pirates like Blackbeard (Edward Teach), Stede Bonnet, Anne Bonny, and William Kidd frequenting the waters off the coast of what is now Charleston, South Carolina. It is rumored that William Kidd buried his treasure on a secluded beach and that only brave and cunning travelers willing to dive deep into the history, folklore, and poetic riddles of Edgar Allen Poe could uncover its location. Three generations of one family took on this challenge, spending six days and five nights following clues and [...]
5 Reasons to add Patagonia TO YOUR bucket list
Patagonia is a true bucket list experience. Utterly unique in landscape, native wildlife, and culture, Patagonia offers the opportunity to hike glaciers, observe unusual animals, and bask in the untouched beauty of its pristine national parks. Here are 5 reasons why you should add Patagonia on your bucket list. 1. Stunning Glaciers Patagonia’s Los Glaciares National Park is aptly named, as there are 356 glaciers in the park, of which many are accessible for hiking. Los Glaciares is a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the glaciers are still moving and flowing today, emptying [...]
Awasi Patagonia A Carbon Zero Luxury Hotel
Overlooking Torres del Paine National Park, Awasi Patagonia is the ideal destination for those seeking luxury travel and lots of hikes. Awasi Patagonia offers private villas, breathtaking views, seclusion, and thrilling excursions. Whether you seek to disconnect from the world or experience the natural beauty of Awasi, this carbon-zero hotel is the epitome of Patagonia’s luxury travel with its privacy, riveting activities, and remarkable views of the forest, Torres del Paine National Park, and Sarmiento Lake. Remote Villas The villas are situated around the main lodge offering quiet privacy still [...]
When a client asked EXP to take his family plus a friend’s family to Patagonia over [...]
Colombia is a nation of magical realism, with the famous monuments of Cartagena de Indias, Barranquilla’s [...]
This roving journey’s objective was to uncover the true secrets of the national parks. Of course [...]
The Golden Age of Piracy (approximately 1650 to 1730) saw pirates like Blackbeard (Edward Teach), Stede [...]
Patagonia is a true bucket list experience. Utterly unique in landscape, native wildlife, and culture, Patagonia [...]
Overlooking Torres del Paine National Park, Awasi Patagonia is the ideal destination for those seeking luxury [...]
