Who is Far Out Adventures?
Far Out Adventures is a small outbound tour operation based in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. We are a small group of friends and family, brought together by a love for travel and a desire to share some of the amazing experiences we have had with each other, with others.
In creating Far Out Adventures, our main focus was to create a “choose your own adventure” style group tour that would allow people to spend their time the way they wanted to, while also providing a more genuine and meaningful travel experience than your average group tour. Something that felt less like a typical “group tour” and more like a backpacking trip with a group of friends. We also wanted to offer our customers better value for their money by providing better accommodations, transportation, activities, and service than the other budget tour operators we saw operating in the market.
In 2012 we set out to SE Asia with a small group of family and friends on what would be the first of many small group trips throughout the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Over the last several years our vision has slowly materialized and taken shape. In March of 2018 we were very proud to launch the new Far Our Adventures website, offering six different 10 day backpacking trips throughout South East Asia.
We are a small tour company offering a limited number of tours with limited space. Our small size allows us to be very hands on in making sure all of our trips are executed exactly as intended. It also allows us to provide all of our customers the individual attention they require to make their perfect trip a reality. Our crew is a small, dedicated cast of experienced and knowledgeable travelers. Listed below are some of the folks who will help you enjoy the adventure of a lifetime!
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Thor
I started traveling at a very young age. My dad’s job took us to a lot of fun places. As a young fella, I always had a fascination with new and exciting places. As soon as I was old enough, I was off traveling on my own and with my friends. I’ve always been a keen traveler and I’ve always been the planner, which has led me to where I am today. I’ve been lucky enough to have visited a lot of places, seen a lot of incredible things, and met a lot of amazing people. For me, it’s never been about going to as many places as I can and squeezing in as much as I can. My goal has always been to spend time in each destination, experience each place as much as I can, and meet amazing new friends along the way. This has very much carried over into how Jon and I plan our trips. I can’t imagine a life without travel. It has opened my eyes to the world and has shaped who I am today, for better of worse. 😛
Favourite Travel Destination
Its like picking a favourite child. It’s tough to say but I guess, if I’m being honest, I do have one. I’m a beach bum. Give me the beaches and islands of Palawan, Philippines.
Favourite Travel Food
Again, like picking a favorite child it’s almost impossible to pick my favorite travel food. That being said, it’s Laap. I love Laap the most.
Favourite Travel Song
Much like picking a favorite child, I don’t have a favorite travel song….but I do. There’s a lot of great travel music out there, but I get particularly happy when I hear Job 2 Do – Do Do Do in Thailand, or Juan de la Cruz Band – Balong Malalim in the Philippines.
Jon
I didn’t take my first “big” international trip until I was 23. Before that I had only gone on a class trip with school and a couple road trips with friends. Right before my 24th birthday I traveled to Europe for a quick week before heading to SE Asia for 5 weeks. I ended up celebrating my 24th birthday during the full moon on Koh Phangan. I book-ended that trip with a stop in Australia and have had the travel bug ever since. Since then I’ve returned to SE Asia several times, traveling the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore and Malaysia with the Far Out crew. I truly believe that traveling teaches us things that no book or classroom can. What that is, is up to us.
Favourite Travel Destination
That’s a tough one, I would have to say that Railay in Thailand is my favourite spot. It’s a small place with multiple beautiful beaches, great hiking, caves and beautiful views almost everywhere you look. And since it’s small, you run into a lot of the same people while you’re there, so you can get to know other travelers over the span of your stay.
Favourite Travel Food
Without a doubt it’s any kind of green curry with rice.
Favourite Travel Song
Doo Doo Doo by Job 2 do; Toes by Zach Brown Band. NOT Wonderwall by Oasis (you’ll understand why once you travel with us)
Melissa
Hi I am Melissa and I like to travel.
Being native to Regina, Saskatchewan- the most understated and thrilling travel destination in Canada- it is no surprise that I caught the travel bug at 16 and have since made travelling my passion career. This self-proclaimed vocation has taken me to many beautiful and exciting countries around the globe. I have explored 6 of the 7 continents and can say that whether it is a quiet weekend away in the mountains or years of wander lusting around the globe- there isn’t anything I don’t love about travelling.
Favourite Travel Destination
Tanzania, from the top of Kilimanjaro to safaris in the Ngaruroro Crater or the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar- Tanzania is a must see for anyone.
Favourite Travel Food
Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner or even a late night meal after the bar- the Green Curry in Thailand is an absolute delight.
Favourite Travel Song
Frank Turner- The Road, this song is not only extremely catchy, but also is very educational for those who have forgotten to pack their compasses.
