Embracing adventure since 2018
We’re D&M — two travelers from Alberta, Canada who turned a habit of wandering into a place to share honest stories, tested guides and the kind of encouragement that gets people out the door.
It began with one wrong turn in the Rockies
A missed trailhead led us to an empty ridge, an unreal sunset, and the realization that the best travel moments are rarely the ones on the postcard.
We started filming and writing so friends could follow along. That grew into a YouTube channel, a library of destination guides, and a community of travelers who value curiosity over checklists.
Today D&M Explore is a growing travel brand rooted in Alberta but reaching around the world. Everything we publish, we’ve done ourselves.
Travel that's honest, responsible and human
Authenticity first
We only recommend places we've been and things we'd tell our own family to do. No sponsored fluff dressed up as advice.
Responsible travel
Spend locally, tread lightly, respect the culture. We show how to travel in a way the next traveler will thank you for.
Community over clout
From new immigrants discovering Canada to seasoned solo travelers, our community welcomes everyone curious about the world.
A visual travel timeline
Milestones from a backpack to a growing travel brand.
2018
The first film
We film a spontaneous Rockies road trip on a phone. Friends ask for our itinerary — so we write it down.
2020
The channel takes off
Our honest, no-hype travel vlogs find an audience. Alberta hiking guides become our most-watched series.
2022
Guides & itineraries
We launch downloadable itineraries and destination guides spanning Canada, Iceland and Japan.
2024
First group trips
We host our first small-group adventures — the community meets in real life, on real trails.
2026
A growing travel brand
Destination guides, photography, itineraries and organized trips — all under one roof, with much more to come.
The two behind D&M Explore
Daniel
Routes, hiking & filmmaking
Chief trail-finder and camera-carrier. If there’s a viewpoint 20 minutes further, Daniel’s already halfway there.
Maya
Stories, culture & planning
Writer, planner and the reason our itineraries actually work. Maya finds the family-run café every single time.
8
Years on the road
40+
Countries explored
180K
YouTube adventurers
100%
Personally tested
Watch the adventures on YouTube
Every trip we take becomes an honest, cinematic vlog. Subscribe to travel with us from your couch — until you’re ready to book your own.