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 [...]
Monument Valley Annular Solar Eclipse
The annular eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth while at its farthest point from Earth, making the apparent size of the Moon smaller than that of the Sun. Since the star is not completely covered, a remarkable visual effect often referred to as “ring of fire” appears. To celebrate this phenomenon, a group of 16 friends embarked on a 7-day, 6-night journey through the Southwest, including a viewing of the annular eclipse in the heart of Monument Valley surrounded sandstone walls and spectacular rock formations. [...]
Blissful Biking in Vermejo’s Backcountry
At more than 550,000 acres and 2,000+ miles of road, Vermejo is a private reserve unlike any other in the United States. Situated in Northern New Mexico, the stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and luxury accommodations make Vermejo one of our favorite “playgrounds” to push the bounds of what is possible. In early June, EXP Journeys’ Partner and Lead Guide, Andrew Roberts, took three guests on a once-in-a-lifetime never-before-done journey that truly encompassed what EXP is all about. With guests showing a passion for motorbikes, nature, and the open road, EXPerience Manager, Annik [...]
Before Brazil was Brazil
Modern Brazil is widely known for indulgent steakhouses, raucous Carnival, and fútbol-crazed fans. But what did the beautifully diverse country look like before colonization and modern culture? Home to the Pantanal wetlands, more than 60% of the world’s most biodiverse rainforest in the world – the Amazon, and at one time around 2,000 indigenous tribes, Brazil offers rich cultural encounters and unique travel experiences. Indigenous Land Today around 200 indigenous tribes remain in Brazil. The right to inhabit and utilize traditional land is integral to sustaining these tribes. Currently, around [...]
S’mores Masterclass With Chef Shon Foster
EXP Journeys prides itself on elevating the standard for luxury travel. That is why we work closely with award-winning Chef Shon Foster and his team to ensure that every detail of a guest’s culinary experience reflects the decades of technique and execution the EXP team brings to bear. In this edition of the EXP Blog, Chef Shon shares some of the techniques and insights he has learned over the years to help you create the perfect backcountry dessert – the s’more. Whether you are enjoying one of these delicious treats in an EXP Journeys’ luxury camp or in your [...]
Go West with Andrew Roberts
EXP Journeys loves the national parks of the American West and for good reason. Bearing witness to Old Faithful erupting in the early morning hours as a bison grazes nearby or saying goodbye to the last rays of sunlight as they cast their spell over the beautiful sandstone spires of the Grand Canyon is enough to stir even the most stoic of souls. Observing these gifts of nature through the eyes of a young traveler experiencing them for the first time or perhaps during a special birthday or anniversary celebration is another kind of experience completely and one that [...]
The Golden Age of Piracy (approximately 1650 to 1730) saw pirates like Blackbeard (Edward Teach), Stede [...]
The annular eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun [...]
At more than 550,000 acres and 2,000+ miles of road, Vermejo is a private reserve unlike [...]
Modern Brazil is widely known for indulgent steakhouses, raucous Carnival, and fútbol-crazed fans. But what did [...]
EXP Journeys prides itself on elevating the standard for luxury travel. That is why we work [...]
EXP Journeys loves the national parks of the American West and for good reason. Bearing witness [...]
