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Local expertise, everywhere you want to go

We connect you with trusted travel agencies in every country - so your trip is planned
by someone who actually knows the ground, not a call center.

Who we are

Built by two brothers who've actually been there

195.earth was founded by brothers Pascal and Frédéric Gerken — not travel agents working from a brochure, but explorers who've spent their careers in luxury hospitality and international business. Between them, they've stood in over 175 countries.

Pascal Gerken Frédéric Gerken

Pascal & Frédéric Gerken

275+ countries between them

Pascal and Frédéric Gerken
Founded by 2 brothers
Years in travel 70+ years
Industry Luxury travel

Why local, not an agent

Traditional agents charge a 20% premium for second-hand knowledge. We link you straight to local specialists—zero markup, zero guesswork.

Where to next?

Somewhere new
with every tap

Why a local agency

Skip the middleman.
Meet the expert

Their careers in luxury hospitality and international business. Between them, they've stood in over 175 countries.

Local-first itineraries

No copy-paste packages. Every route is built by someone who lives where you're going.

Trusted, not random

We check licensing, reviews, and track record before any agency joins the network.

Local landscape

100% Local Experts

Crafted by people who call the destination home.

Historic landscape

Zero Middlemen

Direct access to the local team organizing your journey.

Fair, transparent pricing

Get the genuine local price every time. No hidden fees or foreign markups for the exact same journey.

Time zone support

Your agency is on the ground, awake when you need them — not a call center on the other side of the world.

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The world,
one country at a time

195 destinations. Explored by us, trusted for you.

How it works

From here to there,
in 3 steps

Step 01

Pick where you're going. See the agencies who specialize in exactly that region — each one trusted by people who've actually stood there, not just read about it.

Browse by country

Step 02

Compare trusted local experts by specialty, rating, and traveler reviews. Then reach out directly — no call center, no third party pricing you up along the way.

Get matched

Step 03

Your trip is planned, priced, and supported by someone who knows the ground, not a script. That's the difference between a copy-paste itinerary and one built for you.

Travel with confidence

Traveler stories

Real trips, told by
the people who took them

Firsthand accounts from travelers who connected with a local expert through 195.earth, and the founders who trust every one.

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195 countries are waiting
find yours

Explore our interactive world map and connect with a trusted
local expert anywhere.

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