About Quests – Explorer Expeditions

QUESTS – Explorer Expeditions are:

• A GREAT WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR REGION – they showcase the unique legacy of individual locations – their history, culture and nature;
• CHEAPER THAN TRADITIONAL TRAILS – all participants need to complete them is a Card or app (Quests require no infrastructure or service staff);
• ATTRACTIVE – they contain amusing rhyming descriptions and riddles, and encourage active discovery of local environments; a “Treasure” awaits Explorers at each quest’s finishing line;
• MODERN – they can be followed via an interactive mobile app for smartphones and tablets;
• A GREAT EDUCATIONAL FORMAT – they can be designed and completed by tourists and local residents alike, helping knowledge of the region to develop, and local identity to be boosted.

Why design Quests?

The main purpose of all Quests is to showcase the heritage of a given region or location in a possibly attractive way, and draw the Explorers’ attention to extraordinary features of local nature, history, and/or culture. Discovering the extraordinary and unique nature – or spirit – of local venues is important as well, as is pointing out ostensibly commonplace locations with intent to reveal their uniqueness and attractiveness.

The secret of Explorer Expeditions’ attractiveness and effectiveness in discovering and promoting specific locations lies in the direct involvement of Quest creators and participants. It has been known for years that personal experience is the best way to effective education and discovery. Add to that fun and scavenger hunting – and lo and behold: you have a finished recipe for making the educational and tourist offer for a given location more attractive.