About Us
Welcome to our travel site. We are seasoned travelers with a zest for discovering hidden gems, experiencing a city’s culture, and seeking out extraordinary experiences.
We have a long-running desire for exploring the world. We have traveled for many years, through many countries, with family involved with various areas of the travel industry. Over the years we have wandered, sometimes aimlessly down countless city streets, hiked through dozens of national and state parks, explored ruins, enjoyed way (way, way, way) too much food, snapped amazing photos and collected a jillion souvenirs.
Our travels have left an indelible mark. These journeys have changed our perspective, given us insight and appreciation. They have offered experiences that created indelible memories and left an impact on us for a lifetime.
Our Mission
We endeavor to inspire our fellow adventurers to create their own trips and memories. We aim to go beyond just the stuffy guidebook material that can be found on countless websites. Instead, you’ll find tales of our great travels and tales of our travel hiccups (to be kind), sprinkled with our humor and inspiration.
Travel is more than just passing through another location; it is about experiencing the culture, connecting with the locals, broadening your horizons, trying new experiences, and discovering the beauty of your destination. It is taking the time to experience the unknown, reconnecting with history and nature, and immersing yourself in your travel destination. Above all, traveling is about collecting moments that become cherished memories and stories that transcend.
Whether you are a seasoned world traveler or a first-time trekker, our goal is to inspire you to embark on your own phenomenal odysseys. We are committed to cultivating valuable travel content that goes beyond the ordinary, offering expert tips, hidden nuggets of gold, and unique viewpoints to enhance and elevate your travel experiences.
Whether you are seeking practical travel tips, insightful destination guides, a dose of inspiration, memorizing photos, or inspiring narratives you will find a wealth of resources here to fuel your next unforgettable trip.
Why Trust Us?
Sure, we’re not your typical travel experts with fancy degrees in geography (although we still use paper maps when required). What we lack in formal credentials, we make up for in passion, firsthand experiences, on the ground knowledge, and a talent for epic stories. We’ve transversed so many time zones, our luggage now has a more interesting social life than we do (I’m still not allowed to ask about the side trip from Germany).
If you are tired of the same old recommendations from bloggers who think a boutique hotel is a step up from a hostel, come to us. True luxury is about the details. We know that a 5-star review means more than just a mint on the pillow—it’s about creating experiences so unforgettable you’ll be reminiscing for years to come. Plus, our expertise means we know that “off the beaten path” actually stands for “fabulous hidden gem”.
Even our travel mishaps are your gain. We’ve learned from every hotel fire alarm, lost luggage debacle, and every misplaced reservation, so you don’t have to. With each misadventure, we have gained invaluable insight to make the next journey smoother. We will share our hard-earned wisdom, so you can avoid the same aggravations.
We will make sure your next adventure is so amazing that your group chat will be envious—and possibly a little bit jealous of your fabulous Instagram posts.
What to Expect
• Travel stories that whisk you away while adding a sprinkle of humor.
• While we can’t promise you’ll become a packing guru overnight, we do have some useful tips and tricks up our sleeves.
• Ditch the tourist traps and follow us to wonderful sights, unknown gems and local haunts.
• From unexpected detours to unforgettable moments, to the inevitable travel mishaps (Murphy’s Law does not take vacations); we’ve seen it, experienced it, and are here to share the good, the bad, and the well…you just have to laugh at it experiences.
Join our Adventure
Whether you’re planning your next getaway or just love armchair traveling in your pajamas, Drake Trek is your virtual gateway to the world. Stick around for the laughs (and groans), stay for the inspiration, and join our growing travel community.
Whether through comments, social media, or even old-fashioned email, we invite you to drop us a line. Connect with us and share your own travel stories or trip tips and become part of our journey – jump on the bandwagon!.
Get Packing
Life is too short for mediocre and uninspired vacations. And bland travel blogs. Ready to chase sunsets, trek through cities, hike the trails, enjoy memorable food in unexpected places, and navigate foreign streets and signs (you are on your own for pronunciation). Grab your passport, dust off your sense of humor, and let’s wander the world together!