Mike Poppe
Expedition Specialist
Expertise
I have been on multiple polar expeditions, both in Antarctica and the Arctic. In addition, I worked for years in the bespoke luxury field, planning one-of-a-kind journeys for curious travellers all over the world.
Passion
Everything I do, I do to explore more. I try to meaningfully see one new country every year, as well as revisiting places I love.
Habitat
I’m happiest in a windswept barren landscape, on my motorcycle watching the world go by, or tinkering in my workshop.
Languages
"The true luxury of the polar regions is seeing them with as few people as possible."
— Mike Poppe
Questions & Answers
My most transformative travel experience
Excavating Mayan ruins in the jungles of Belize. This is what kicked off my obsession with travel and exploration. Holding something in your hand that was last placed there over a thousand years ago was truly a special feeling.
My exploration inspiration
Sir John Franklin. While an ill-fated expedition, the drive to find the Northwest Passage and a gateway to exotic lands led people on the bravest adventures.
My dream adventure
The Northwest Passage is my current top destinations. Outside of the polar regions, Bhutan, Peru, and Egypt are high on my list, as well as returning to Australia, New Zealand, and Scotland.
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