Today's Explorers podcast
Today's Explorers podcast
explmore ltd
Draw inspiration from those seeking life-changing adventureYou may be a seasoned traveller in need of some fresh inspiration or someone who dreams of heading out on their very first adventure. The explmore community share a sense of curiosity about the world and a desire to grow a greater understanding for each other and for the planet.On this podcast we’ll dive in to understand what inspires people to explore, how they engage with others and why it is important that we embrace the beautifully diverse cultures of the world we all share. While you create your own roadmap, I encourage you to draw inspiration, be emboldened and learn from adventure-seekers living out the explmore mantra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 E7 Today's Explorers - Ellie and Blair of Ruff Day Road Trip
Ellie and Blair are the couple behind Ruff Day Road Trip, an overlanding project documenting their journey across the Americas in a 2008 Land Rover Defender with their rescue dog, Evie. Leaving behind their farming careers and life in rural Scotland, they set out to prove that you don't need the perfect plan—just the courage to begin.Their current adventure follows the Pan-American Highway, taking them from the frozen landscapes of Canada through Central America and towards South America. Along the way, they share the realities of life on the road, from major mechanical breakdowns and border crossings with a dog to the incredible generosity of strangers, all while encouraging others to embrace adventure, connect with different cultures, and live a simpler, experience-rich life.Enjoy! And always explore more!Discover more of their adventures and updates on:Website: https://ruffdayroadtrip.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruffday_roadtripFor more inspiration, encouragement, and curation, explore more at https://www.explmore.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2
50 min
S3 E6 Today's Explorers - Ollie and Seth of Hold My Gear World Cup Challenge
Ollie, from England, and Seth, from Canada, return to the show after completing their attempt to break a world record, by overlanding from London to Cape Town in a rather unique vehicle, a 2000 THREE WHEELED Reliant Robin (only three in the world). Their latest adventure is to travel across North America, visiting each of the 16 World Cup stadiums, while bringing a bit of joy and logistical help for fans — in a London taxi called Abbie the Cabbie. With daily reels on social media you can follow their life-changing adventure, including tracking their progress, in real time. They are also doing this in aid of charity, particularly one close to their hearts School in a Bag.Discover more of their adventures and updates on Instagram.DONATE TO SCHOOL IN A BAG: https://www.justgiving.com/page/holdmygear Read their story as well on their explmore publication page.For more inspiration, encouragement, and curation explore more information on www.explmore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19
27 min
S3 E5 Today's Explorers - Carla and Lida of Wandering Pango
Carla and Lida are the duo behind Wandering Pango, a travel and storytelling project built around their life on the road. They left management careers behind and now explore the world in their Land Rover Defender named Pango, sharing their journey through videos and content focused on adventure and conservation. Their story blends practical overlanding with a bigger purpose, especially raising awareness for endangered wildlife and the places they travel through.Their current focus is overlanding through Southern and East Africa, where they highlight landscapes, local people, and wildlife as part of the journey. The name Pango itself connects to the pangolin, which reinforces their conservation message and makes their travels feel intentional rather than just recreational. In short, Carla and Lida present travel as a way to live differently, tell stories, and support something larger than themselves.Enjoy! And always explore more!Discover more of their adventures and updates on: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wanderingpangoInstagram: www.instagram.com/wanderingpangoFacebook: www.facebook.com/wanderingpangoTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@wanderingpangoYouTube: www.youtube.com/@wanderingpangoFor more inspiration, encouragement, and curation explore more information on https://www.explmore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30
34 min
S3 E4 Today's Explorers - Eric and Brittany of Hourless Life
Eric, Brittany, and Caspian, all from the United States, share their story and perspective of experiencing life-changing adventure. Hear a snapshot of their life, what inspires them to explore more, how they engage with others, and why they believes it is important to embrace global cultures.Eric, Brittany, and their son Caspian are a full-time overlanding family traveling the world in their Jeep Gladiator, which doubles as their home and carries their Alu-Cab Canopy Camper living space. Eric, originally from Seattle and a retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran, brings experience in self-defense, medical care, and vehicle recovery, while Brittany, born in Ontario and raised in Texas, handles the intensive logistics and organization that long-term international travel demands. Caspian, who has been a traveler since birth, has already slept in all of the Lower 48 U.S. states and visited dozens of national parks by the age of five.Their journey grew from a conventional life running a small business and pursuing a comfortable home into a 10–15 year plan to drive around the world, after years of RV travel evolved into international overlanding. Guided by their family mission statement—“Love. Explore. Study. Share.”—they focus on meeting people, challenging media-driven stereotypes, and helping their son understand cultures firsthand so he can advocate for friends across the globe. They emphasize flexibility, patience, humor, and the belief that stuff is a poor substitute for experience, encouraging others not to wait for perfect gear or circumstances but to “explore now, with what you have.” Discover more of their adventures and updates on Instagram.Read their story as well on their explmore publication page.For more inspiration, encouragement, and curation explore more information on www.explmore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16
1 hr 17 min
S3 E3 Today's Explorers - Lotte of LotteDrogt
Lotte, from The Netherlands, shares her story and perspective of experiencing life-changing adventure. Hear a snapshot of her life, what inspires her to explore more, how she engages with others, and why she believes it is important to embrace global cultures.Discover more of her adventures and updates on Instagram.Read their story as well on her explmore publication page.For more inspiration, encouragement, and curation explore more information on www.explmore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2025
19 min
S3 E2 Today's Explorers - Ollie and Seth of Hold My Gear
Ollie, from England, and Seth, from Canada, share their story and perspective of experiencing life-changing adventure. Hear a snapshot of their lives, what inspires them to explore more, how they engage with others, and why they believes it is important to embrace global cultures.They are also attempting to break a world record, by overlanding from London to Cape Town in a rather unique vehicle, a 2000 THREE WHEELED Reliant Robin (only three in the world). With daily reels on social media you can follow their life-changing adventure in real time. They are also doing this in aid of charity, particularly one close to their hearts School in a Bag.Discover more of their adventures and updates on Instagram.DONATE TO SCHOOL IN A BAG: https://www.justgiving.com/page/holdmygear Read their story as well on their explmore publication page.For more inspiration, encouragement, and curation explore more information on www.explmore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2025
29 min
S3 E1 Today's Explorers - Sabine and Sebastiaan of Puffin on Tour
Sabine and Sebastiaan, both from The Netherlands, share their story and perspective of experiencing life-changing adventure. Hear a snapshot of their life, what inspires them to explore more, how they engages with others, and why they believes it is important to embrace global cultures.Sabine and Sebastiaan, known as Puffin on Tour, are a Dutch couple who left their regular jobs in law and shipping for a life of adventure and travel, seeking more freedom and connection to nature. Their journey began with local camping trips and evolved into extended road trips across Europe, including memorable travels through Scandinavia, the UK, and Italy. Influenced by other travelers and motivated by curiosity, they embarked on a honeymoon overland trip through Morocco, intending to explore global cultures and possibly find a quieter place to live outside the crowded Netherlands.Key skills they bring to their travels include Sebastiaan’s mechanical experience from maritime work and car ownership, and Sabine’s DIY projects and wildlife tracking. Essential items for their journey include a water filtration system, phone for community connections, binoculars, wildlife books, and an off-grid wash bag. Their vehicle—a modified Land Rover Defender called “Puffin”—is specially equipped with a rooftop tent and practical storage systems for extended travel comfort.Throughout their adventures, Sabine and Sebastiaan emphasize the importance of curiosity, embracing diverse cultures, and open-minded engagement with locals, despite occasional challenges like language barriers and adjusting to cultural norms. Their advice to others is to start with small adventures, use available resources, and be open to unexpected, meaningful moments that arise from connecting with people around the world. Discover more of their adventures and updates on Instagram.Read their story as well on their explmore publication page.For more inspiration, encouragement, and curation explore more information on www.explmore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2025
35 min
S2 E12 Today's Explorers - Ad van Dortmont of advandortmontduurzaam
Ad van Dortmont, from The Netherlands, share his story and perspective of experiencing life-changing adventure. Hear a snapshot of his life, what inspires him to explore more, how he engages with others, and why he believes it is important to embrace global cultures.Ad van Dortmont, originally from The Netherlands, developed a passion for exploration early in his childhood while roaming his family farm. Growing up in a resourceful, close-knit environment instilled in him a strong appreciation for balance, sustainability, and adaptation—principles that have guided his approach to adventure and problem-solving throughout his life. After excelling at university, where he studied Spatial Planning, Ad’s career included roles in government and consultancy, where he consistently connected people and developed solutions through outdoor excursions. In 2013, he became an independent consultant, allowing him to focus on real-world challenges via exploration and expeditions.Having traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, Ad seeks out unique landscapes and different ways of living, learning meaningful solutions from diverse cultures. Notable experiences include witnessing innovative local adaptations, such as glacier icetowers in Pakistan. His journeys are driven by a desire to discover sustainable practices and inspire others, particularly in addressing global problems like climate change, food security, and biodiversity loss. Ad values engagement, open-mindedness, and cultural exchange, believing every culture offers worthwhile lessons. His advice for aspiring adventurers: venture outside your comfort zone—you might learn, change, and inspire in return. Discover more of his adventures and updates on Instagram.Read their story as well on their explmore publication page.For more inspiration, encouragement, and curation explore more information on www.explmore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2025
32 min
S2 E11 Today's Explorers - Cy of breakingcycles.life
Cy, from Hong Kong, share his story and perspective of experiencing life-changing adventure. Hear a snapshot of his life, what inspires him to explore more, how he engages with others, and why he believes it is important to embrace global cultures.After spending over 20 years in the corporate world, Cy of @breakingcycles found himself searching for deeper meaning in everyday life. Although he didn’t dislike his job or the people he worked with, Cy always felt that something was missing. The highlight of each year became using his annual leave to escape routine, and he felt as though the artist within him was slowly fading away.Yearning for a more authentic and fulfilling existence, Cy realized he wanted more than just following what society expected. In early 2024, he took a six-month sabbatical. Four months into this break, Cy made the bold decision to quit his job and fully commit to a new path. Since July 2024, he has been traveling, choosing to experience life as a true traveler rather than simply ticking boxes or escaping from it. Discover more of his adventures and updates on Instagram.Read their story as well on their explmore publication page.For more inspiration, encouragement, and curation explore more information on www.explmore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2025
44 min
S2 E10 Today's Explorers - Rebecca and Graham of Farr.a.way
Rebecca and Graham, both from Scotland, share their story and perspective of experiencing life-changing adventure. Hear a snapshot of their life, what inspires them to explore more, how they engage with others, and why they believes it is important to embrace global cultures.Rebecca and Graham of @Farr.a.way are a couple who chose to venture out into the world, both on land and at sea. With a rather unique overland rig and a sailing boat they yearn to better understand the world. Discover more of his adventures and updates on Instagram.Read their story as well on their explmore publication page.For more inspiration, encouragement, and curation explore more information on www.explmore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2025
51 min
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