Who we are
Pascal and Frédéric Gerken built careers in luxury hospitality and international business before founding 195.earth. Between them, they've been almost everywhere they now send clients. The rest is covered by their partners on site.
Pascal & Frédéric Gerken
Co-founders
Why local, not an agent
Traditional agents charge a 20% premium for knowledge they picked up second-hand. We connect you directly with local specialists, no markup, no guesswork.
Where to next?
Why a local agency
Noting prebuilt. Every route is designed by someone who lives where you're going.
We check licensing, reviews, and track record before any agency joins the network.
On the ground, not online
Your itinerary comes from someone who's walked it.
No one in between
Direct access to the local team organizing your journey.
Get the genuine local price every time. No hidden fees or foreign markups for the exact same trip.
Your agency is in the destination, awake when you need them, not a call center on the other side of the world.
195 destinations. Explored by us, trusted by you.
How it works
Step 01
Pick where you're going. See the agencies who specialize in exactly that region, each one recommended by travelers who've been.
Browse
by country
Step 02
Compare them by focus, rating, and reviews. Then reach out directly, with no one adding a margin along the way.
Get
matched
Step 03
Your trip is planned, priced, and supported by the same person from start to finish. That's the difference between a template and something built for you.
Travel with
confidence
A few places to start
GTM
Guatemala
7 trusted agencies, from Antigua volcano hikes to exploring the ancient runis of Tikal.
DZA
Algeria
5 trusted agencies specializing in Sahara desert camps and Roman heritage tours.
UGA
Uganda
6 trusted agencies for mountain gorilla trekking and wild savanna safaris.
VNM
Vietnam
12 trusted agencies, from Hanoi street food tours to Ha Long Bay sailing.
ZAF
South Africa
14 trusted agencies, from Cape Town wine tour to Kruger National Park safaris.
COL
Colombia
9 trusted agencies, from varient Cartagena streets to lush coffee region hikes.
BTN
Bhutan
4 trusted agencies for exclusive Himalayan treks and Tiger's Nest monastery visits.
NPL
Nepal
11 trusted agencies, from Everest Base Camp treks to Kathmandu cultural tours.
Traveler stories
Firsthand accounts from travelers who connected with a local expert
through 195.earth, and the founders who trust every one.
Explore our interactive world map and connect with a trusted
local expert anywhere.