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06/24/2026 | Press release | Archived content
The wander years
The wander years
Article by Diane Stopyra Photos courtesy of Michael Bennett June 24, 2026
UD gave Michael Bennett the travel bug. Two decades later, he's helping others catch it.
He's come face to face with an African bush elephant in Botswana, feasted (reluctantly) on a slab of reindeer tongue in Sweden, and perched on black volcanic rock at the base of the iconic Skogafoss waterfall in Iceland - a cascade so thunderous it features in both Viking lore and Game of Thrones.
Michael Bennett has explored more than 50 countries, collecting both passport stamps and life-affirming experiences. Now, the University of Delaware alumnus is facilitating awe-inspiring moments for clients around the country. Co-founder and CEO of Explorer X, a travel design company based in Seattle, he's helping people not just see the world - but feel it.
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