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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.

Middle East Adventure: Week One Jerusalem, Jericho, Sea of Galilee

by Explore Traveler
May 12, 2018August 11, 2021

Middle East Adventure: Week One Israel and Palestine Territories [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65NyirlYHuo[/embedyt] Middle East adventures are looming in the days ahead. The exploretraveler.com team has left the comforts ofRead…

Road Construction In Taiwan

by Explore Traveler
April 7, 2018August 30, 2021

Road Construction in Taiwan Road construction all over the world is a pain, but imagine driving your rental car and coming upon this? What would you do? WhereRead…

The Rich Heritage Of Native American Pottery In New Mexico

by Manpreet Nagpal
April 1, 2018March 27, 2020

New Mexican Clay Pottery From The Navajo Pueblo Discover the rich heritage of the Pueblo People of New Mexico in their pottery. Many of the differences of theRead…

Exploring the spicy flavors of New Mexico

by Manpreet Nagpal
March 31, 2018May 30, 2020

Some Like It Hot! There is absolutely nothing like all the spicy delicacies of New Mexico! But what makes the delicacies of New Mexico different? They areRead…

The Spectacular Blooming Yucca Of The New Mexico Desert

by Manpreet Nagpal
March 29, 2018March 27, 2020

The Beautiful Yucca Blossoms Of The Desert The Yucca Plant is the official State Flower of New Mexico. This beautiful succulent is a member of the Lily familyRead…

The Treasures Of Southern New Mexico

by Manpreet Nagpal
March 27, 2018

The Back Roads Of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge In Southern New Mexico Southern New Mexico is the seldom traveled area of New Mexico, but it hasRead…

The Many Faces Of Lisbon Portugal

by Manpreet Nagpal
March 25, 2018March 25, 2018

Vinho do Porto Wine From The Remote Vineyards Of The Douro Valley In Portugal Way up in Northeastern Portugal there is a region famous for it’s amazingRead…

Historic Bell Tower in Balboa Park San Diego California USA

by Manpreet Nagpal
March 19, 2018April 5, 2021

Historic Bell Tower in Balboa Park Climb to the top of San Diego’s Historic Bell Tower in Balboa Park for a breathtaking view. The view of San DiegoRead…

It’s A Theme Park Wonderland In Southern California USA

by Manpreet Nagpal
March 17, 2018February 8, 2021

Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Ride At Toontown Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Ride At Mickey’s Toontown At Disneyland What child doesn’t enjoy all the adventures of Toontown.Read…

Indulging In The Delicacies Of Taiwan travel

Indulging In The Delicacies Of Taiwan And The Philippines

by Manpreet Nagpal
March 15, 2018March 29, 2020

Truffle Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings Truffle Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings are an mixture of minced pork and truffles at Din Tai Fung Restaurant in Taiwan. DinRead…