Our Story
We want to break the stigma that travel has to be expensive. More than that, we want to have fun and connect with new friends from around the world. Our goal is to help people see travel in a way that inspires them to think differently about their future.
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When you travel to a culture different from your own, something amazing happens - you suddenly realize just how big the world truly is. Your mind expands, and your senses are heightened. Unfortunately, not everyone believes they can experience this. That reality led us to take a closer look at the travel industry and understand what makes it feel so inaccessible. We believe there are four main obstacles:
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Cost
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Representation
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Knowledge
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Cost
Cost is often seen as the biggest barrier to travel. In reality, it’s usually a perceived high cost, like a needle at the doctor’s office, it hurts far less than you expect. Thanks to flight deals and the internet, travel has become more affordable than ever. And with us, reaching the places you’ve always dreamed of is even more within reach.
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Representation
Let’s be blunt for a moment. Travel is rarely marketed to young people of color or to minority communities, and that’s a serious problem, because we are absolutely interested. These communities are consistently underserved. If you look at most major travel platforms, you rarely see smiling faces of people of color or openly represented LGBTQ couples.
Discovi makes it a mission to change that. We exist to serve everyone: Black, Indian, Asian, White, Latino, Native American, Middle Eastern, LGBTQ, and any other communities that have traditionally been overlooked. Because everyone deserves to see their world.
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Knowledge
Because that is truly how we gain knowledge. If you don’t know, you don’t go. Travel isn’t taught as a necessity. It’s not framed as something essential to personal growth. But at Discovi, we believe that stepping into another culture and experiencing life differently, even for a short time, is one of the most eye-opening and powerful ways to evolve. And while that kind of growth is priceless, we’ve made it accessible.
A vacation is one thing. A Discovi is something more. You don’t just experience new countries and cultures — you experience a new you. And sometimes, in the most unfamiliar places, you find where you feel most at ease.