About Us
Your American Travel Partner Since 2015
At ExpeditionAbroad, we believe that travel is not just about visiting places; it's about creating unforgettable experiences and meaningful connections. Founded in 2018 by a group of passionate travelers, our company has grown from a small startup to a trusted partner for thousands of adventurers worldwide.
What Sets Us Apart
- Our Destination Anthropologists spend 3-4 months annually living in our featured regions, developing relationships with local innovators and cultural stewards that no algorithm could discover.
- We maintain a strict no-commission policy, recommending experiences based solely on their transformative potential rather than kickback arrangements that plague the American travel industry.
- Our proprietary Expedition Matching System uses psychological profiling rather than typical vacation preferences to align Americans with experiences that challenge their specific worldview in productive ways.
- Every expedition includes connection to our Homecoming Program, helping travelers integrate their new perspectives into daily American life through community projects and continued learning.
- Unlike competitors who outsource to call centers, every ExpeditionAbroad specialist has personally experienced the region they design journeys for, with mandatory 'recalibration trips' every 18 months.
Our Values
Authentic Immersion
We reject the notion that Americans should experience other countries from behind the protective glass of resort compounds. Our itineraries deliberately place travelers in situations where genuine cultural exchange is unavoidable—from homestays with local families to apprenticeships with traditional craftspeople. Comfort zones make poor souvenirs.
Narrative-Driven Discovery
Every destination holds thousands of stories. We believe Americans deserve to participate in these narratives rather than merely observe them. Our expeditions follow thematic threads—culinary revolutions, architectural preservation, indigenous wisdom—creating coherent journeys that reveal the complex character of a place rather than its tourist highlights.
Responsible Footprints
As Americans, our travel choices carry disproportionate global impact. We design experiences that channel traveler dollars directly to local economies, prioritize environmental regeneration over mere sustainability, and create meaningful cultural exchange that benefits host communities. We measure success not by growth metrics but by the positive transformation of both traveler and destination.
Frontier Mentality
Drawing on America's pioneering spirit, we cultivate curiosity about the world's overlooked corners. Our expeditions venture beyond established tourism infrastructure into emerging destinations, seasonal phenomena, and transitional moments in a region's history. We believe the most rewarding travel experiences often lie just beyond where the paved road ends.
Our Journey
2015
Mountain-Born Vision
Three former corporate travelers launched ExpeditionAbroad from a converted auto garage in Denver, focusing initially on deep-dive experiences in just four countries: Vietnam, Peru, Morocco, and Croatia.
2016
Anthropological Revolution
Introduced our groundbreaking Destination Anthropologist program, hiring cultural specialists to live in-region and develop exclusive local relationships beyond the tourism industry.
2017
The New York Times Effect
Featured in the Times' '52 Places to Go' issue for our contrarian approach to American travel, triggering a waitlist for our services and enabling expansion to 27 countries.
2018
Homecoming Innovation
Launched our Homecoming Program after recognizing that many transformed travelers struggled to integrate new perspectives into their American lives without structured support.