Kensington Tours Explorers in Residence Program

I am very proud and excited to announce that I have partnered with award-winning private tour company Kensington Tours. The partnership is a part of the launch of its Explorers in Residence Series, which will share the thrilling stories of 21st century explorers, support their expeditions through a new grant program and offer travelers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to journey with them on exclusive small group tours.

The Explorers in Residence program allows travelers to follow these intrepid adventurers on their expeditions to the most fascinating places in the modern world as they conduct research and accomplish exceptional feats of endurance. After the explorations are completed, Kensington Tours will offer the option of traveling alongside the Explorers on new and exciting journeys – the ultimate adventure.

Among the current Explorers are active members of The Royal Geographic Society and The Explorers’ Club, renowned documentarians, TV personalities, extreme athletes, intrepid journalists, and accomplished scholars. Journeys to the flaming crater of Darvaza in Turkmenistan, treks through the Himalayas along the “Route of Wind and Wool,” expeditions down the Ganges, and storm-chasing are a select few of the adventures making up the Explorers in Residence portfolio.

Here is the roster of the intrepid, 21st century explorers in the Kensington Tours Explorers in Residence program:

• Mikael Strandberg – Lauded as “the best contemporary explorer” by The Explorers Club, Mikael has completed a number of strenuous expeditions, including an exploration of the Kolyma River in Siberia – an expedition globally recognized as the coldest in history.
• Lee Abbamonte – An adventurous journalist and TV personality, he is the youngest person to have visited every country in the world.
• Jeff Fuchs – An acclaimed author who has spent the past decade in Asia, living with indigenous mountain cultures and pursing a passion for oral histories and tea.
• Simon Donato – Ultra-marathon runner and star of the hit new show Boundless, Simon competes in grueling races around the world with minimum environmental impact.
• George Kourounis – Referred to as the “Modern Indiana Jones,” George is an intrepid storm chaser, adventurer and TV personality.
• Jonathan Green – An acclaimed naturalist, researcher and photographer who founded the Galapagos Whale Shark Project.
• Travis Steffens – A primatologist with a passion for conservation, Steffens has dedicated his life and research to community development efforts, environmental education, eco-tourism projects, and international awareness in Madagascar.
• Brett Rogers – Acclaimed documentarian and water expert, Brett has led expeditions on the Mackenzie, Yukon, Mississippi, Ganges, and Mekong Rivers, spanning a total distance of over 6,500 miles without burning a tank of gas.
• Ian White – Globally-renowned elephant conservationist and guide, Ian has dedicated his life to preserving this species of gentle giants.
• Mark Terry – Award-winning documentarian, Mark has directed numerous films and participated in a number of research programs dedicated to the conservation and research of the polar regions.
• Russell Gammon – Acclaimed guide and Livingstone expert, Russell leads expeditions in the footsteps of the great explorer Dr. David Livingstone.

Kensington Tours will be hosting a launch event at the world renowned Explorers Club in New York City on October 15th for media covering the launch and the event. I am very excited to take part in this event and look forward to meeting my fellow Explorers in Residence!