Who we are
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 & Frédéric Gerken
275+ countries between them
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?
Why a local agency
Their careers in luxury hospitality and international business.
Between them, they've stood in over 175 countries.
No copy-paste packages. Every route is built by someone who lives where you're going.
We check licensing, reviews, and track record before any agency joins the network.
100% Local Experts
Crafted by people who call the destination home.
Zero Middlemen
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 journey.
Your agency is on the ground, awake when you need them — not a call center on the other side of the world.
195 destinations. Explored by us, trusted for you.
How it works
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
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.