How it all began
Explo was founded in 2024 in York, UK, by a small team passionate about finding wonder in everyday life. We noticed something about the way people talk about adventure — it always seemed to involve plane tickets, expensive gear, or weeks of holiday. But the most meaningful moments? They were hiding right outside the front door.
This isn't about big, expensive trips. It's about the beauty in a 10-minute walk through your neighbourhood, the quiet magic of observing morning light as it shifts across rooftops, the thrill of discovering a new cafe around the corner that you've somehow never noticed before.
What started as a simple blog has grown into a community of over 48,000 explorers across the world, all united by the same idea: you don't need to go far to go deep. Every pavement crack, every birdsong, every change in season is an invitation to pay attention.