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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.

My Alaska Hiking Blog

My Alaska Hiking Blog of the Far North

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Today we thought we should add to our Alaska Hiking Blog feature here at ExploreTraveler. These days we are in the interior of Alaska and spring breakup isRead…

Bedouins

Middle East Travel and Islamic Civilization

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Islamic Civilization Religion Basics A quick introduction to the reason for this essay. With our ongoing travels to the Middle Eastern regions and our wanting to learn fromRead…

Alaskan wilderness

Alaska Marine Highway Adventure

Photo Credit Alaska Marine System Highway Ferry’s The Alaska Marine Highway has to be one of our favorite adventures and one we have done several times. It connectsRead…

US China education comparison

US China Education Comparison

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Comparative Essay Education, Economic Growth, and Success China and the United States By John J Gentry US China Education Comparison The US-China Education Comparison and China growing economicallyRead…

Meiji Jingu Shrine Sake Barrels

Meiji Jingu Shrine Sake Barrels

Meiji Jingu Shrine Sake Barrels Meiji Jingu Shrine Sake Barrels are bright, colorful, and unique. One of the most intriguing things at Meiji Shrine in Shibuya‬ is theRead…