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ExploreTraveler – International Travel, RV Living, and Real-World Travel Knowledge Since 1989

ExploreTraveler is a global travel knowledge platform built from real travel, international work experience, and full-time RV living. Founded by John and Karen Gentry, ExploreTraveler documents practical travel preparation, safety awareness, destination research, and real-world travel logistics across the United States and internationally.

The ExploreTraveler brand was built on real travel writing and international experience beginning in 1989 and was formally launched online in 2011. Today, ExploreTraveler combines travel guides, video documentation, RV living knowledge, and global travel field experience to help travelers plan safer, smarter, and more efficient travel worldwide.

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ExploreTraveler content is based on real travel operations, international assignments, and full-time RV living experience. All articles, guides, and videos are built from real world travel documentation, photography, and field experience by John and Karen Gentry.

Hard ride down Philippines Volcano

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Volcano Philippines

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Philippines Volcano vents

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Philippines Volcano

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Taal Philippines Volcano Trip – The ride up

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Water Buffalo Leyte Philippines

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Downtown Tacloban City Philippines

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Riding Spanish Ponies atop Philippines Volcano

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! From Tacloban City

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Remote island Southern Leyte Philippines

Signup for our Newsletter Email here: https://mailchi.mp/544d66e78709/subscribe-to-exploretraveler Southern Leyte Coral Reefs Southern Leyte Philippines: Let’s Go Diving! Southern Leyte, the destination for much of the Explore Traveler team this Christmas…