Explore Worldwide News
Tour de France fever - Five unforgettable cycling trips
One of the oldest sporting events in the world, the Tour de France, is kicking off this Saturday (4 July), with competitors cycling more than 2,000 miles (3,333km) through the shifting landscapes of Spain and France. With an expected global audience of over 3.5 billion viewers, it’s one of the most watched sporting events in the world. For adventure lovers wanting to experience their next holiday from a different perspective, Explore Worldwide shares five cycling trips across France and beyond, for riders of all levels.
New research reveals the destinations travellers say genuinely changed them - and Japan is no.1
Japan ranks as the most life changing destination in the world according to new research from adventure travel company Explore Worldwide India ranks as the second most life-changing destination, followed by New Zealand and Thailand Three European countries make the top 10, with Iceland, Italy and Switzerland all claiming top spots To reveal which countries travellers find the most life changing, adventure travel expert Explore Worldwide analysed over 1,500 comments and 447 mentions of different destinations from online forums dedicated to discussing the most transformative and life changing trips travellers have experienced.
Explore Worldwide Announces Exciting New Partnership with Incredible Journeys
Specialist adventure operator Explore Worldwide is delighted to announce a new partnership with Incredible Journeys, enabling Travel Agent partners to book Explore’s full range of small group adventures as part of a wider tailor-made offering. This collaboration allows agents to combine Explore tours with flights and pre- and post-stay arrangements — all within one fully commissionable, ATOL-bonded package.
Explore Worldwide Launches Brand-New Upgraded Tour: Highlights of Northern India
Award-winning small group adventure tour operator, Explore Worldwide has launched an exciting new addition to its premium Upgraded range: Highlights of Northern India. This 10-day adventure reimagines the classic Golden Triangle route with elevated comfort, immersive cultural experiences and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Six Escapes for Summer - With Discounted Family Adventures from Explore
With the school holidays fast approaching, it’s not too late to plan a family adventure over the summer break. Explore Worldwide offers a range of small group tours for adventure lovers and their mini-mes – from spotting the Big 5 in South Africa to cookery lessons at a Vietnamese homestay – that are perfect for children aged seven and up.
2026: Year of the Umbraphile
Designed with eclipse seekers - also known as ‘umbraphiles’ - in mind, the tours will take place in Spain, Iceland and Greenland (Russia is the only other country where the total eclipse will be visible). Michael Edwards, Managing Director of Explore Worldwide “Whether this is your first time chasing the eclipse or you have hopes of joining the ranks of umbraphiles Glenn Schneider, Jay Pasachoff, and John Beattie (who hold the current world record having 33 total eclipses under their belts) make the most of this rare celestial event with a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse holiday with Explore Worldwide in 2026.”