Our Story
When our founder first traveled overseas in 2011, the experience changed his life. Being an American he was raised with a “traditional” idea of work, of what “living” looks like and of what being successful must mean. Then came his second trek abroad in 2012, this planted the idea of working and living to experience the varying cultures of Earth; his plan to live life in a new way was cemented.
Thailand was home to his first step in a truly new lifestyle. Thailand is also home to many great designers, of which he met one who would hand-craft the first round of Gutsy Nomad packs. This initial meeting, along with his newly-adopted lifestyle, grew into a concept of connecting Americans with the world.
We work to offer an international experience for people who are willing to make a change; This is the foundation of Gutsy Nomad. We collaborate with humans worldwide to bring unique, much-needed international experiences to working-class U.S. citizens.
We aim to bring you one step closer to your fellow human.
Gutsy Nomad aims to facilitate cultural exchange, opening the minds of United States citizens by sending them to meet the humans abroad we work with, to experience life in another country and learn by living. The difference in culture, community and lifestyle in the homelands of humans outside of the United States of America can be great; Our goal is to help U.S. citizens experience that difference by way of an overseas, mind opening, cultural exchange. Your donation helps us host a contest among those in the United States of America who are not fortunate enough to be able to afford a passport or an overseas adventure. The winner will be gifted a unique, month-long journey through a foreign land where they will be immersed in another culture, learning new customs and traditions. Deeper still the fortunate traveler will learn more about themselves; They will indeed become Gutsy Nomads.