Travel Social Networking

Posted by Daniel Lew Date: June 24th, 2009 Category: Information, News

I had looked around a fair bit at other social networking sites related to travel and there was nothing really that striked me, apart from Wayn and Travel Pod.

So it wasn’t before long I was able to get into the list on Wikipedia (Impressive for a site that is only over 1 month old) as you can see because of our name Exploroo we are directly above Facebook , this has happened just as a matter of coincidence, the odds are really about 1 in a million.

So after searching in google for the keywords “Travel Social Networking” I decided to buy the domain TravelSocialNetworking.com, to my surprise this was available! This keyphrase has around 90,400,000 websites competing . It was shortly after I also secured even my own Facebook url aswell . This is big for us, particularly Frank who wants to rival Facebook, you can see he had also taken on his personalised URL in Facebook.

You can never knock someone like this with big ambition. Already on first page of google for the keywords “Travel Australia” and soon to be for “Global Travel“, going up each few days by around 40,000 in Alexa is also very promising.

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Mohsin Hamza - Exploroo

Posted by Daniel Lew Date: June 14th, 2009 Category: Company

Recently we have brought Moss (Mohsin Hamza) onboard. I must say Moss being a close friend and serious business man, He will fit well into Exploroo.

Mohsin attended a boarding school in Dublin from the age of 7. He began his professional life as a trainee accountant working for a practice of Chartered Accountants in Dublin. After a 2 year stint he left for the UK to study Computer Science. Mohsin graduated in 1986 with an honours degree from the University of Hertforshire. Upon graduating his career as a computer professional began in the City of London. He worked in the City for seven years. His final three years were as a consultant specializing in back office investments settlement systems. As a consultant his customers included Shaw & Co, Bank Mees & Hope and Bankers Trust. In 1994 Mohsin moved to Thailand. Soon he discovered the value of ecommerce and was one of the first pioneers to open a full ecommerce site selling silver jewellery. This business grew very fast and in 1998 he started his own factory to manufacture the online orders. The business continues to grow. Mohsin has a wealth of ecommerce business knowledge having built up a good size business solely on the internet.

Today he lives in the countryside a short drive from Bangkok with his wife, 2 daughters and one son.

Daniel Lew, Frank Guerra & Mohsin Hamza

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Exploroo has launched!

Posted by Daniel Lew Date: May 10th, 2009 Category: Company

What do you get when you mix together a travel website, Facebook, an article directory and a group of very active web forums?

Exploroo!

Exploroo is an online network that offers travel enthusiasts a place to join together, share previous travel experiences, decide on new places to visit, and book future vacations, all quickly and easily by connecting travelers with travel agents directly all in one site.

roologo Exploroo allows you to utilize a vast network of active travelers who love to share their experiences and guide others on how to get the most out of their vacations. Having trouble deciding which hotel to stay at while visiting the Gold Coast? No problem! Just browse through the many members who have previously traveled there, pick one and send them a quick message. In no time, they will respond with their personal opinion on which Gold Coast hotel has the best bar and where the best beaches are. Don’t want to ask someone personally? Head over to the frequently visited forums and see if someone else has asked a similar question. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience in the forums that rival any travel website.

Looking for a more visual representation of what to expect before you plan your next vacation? Exploroo has it covered! There are a wide variety of photos and videos posted by people who have actually traveled to the locations you are interested in. And these are not the kind of images you see in normal travel brochures, with hired models and photoshopped backgrounds. These are actual photos that truly represent the experience you will be receiving when you go on your trip.

Looking for more general advice on travel written by experts in the field? Then head over to the article section, where you will find everything you need to know about traveling safely and having the most enjoyable time possible. From “8 Tips for Traveling and Packing Light” to “A Guide to Taking your Dream Mediterranean Cruise”, almost any travel question or concern can be solved by taking a quick look through the article section.

Finally, when you are ready to book your trip, don’t even bother going to see your travel agent. You can book complete trips right from the Exploroo website! Chances are, it’s going to be a lot more cost effective and you will receive a lot more for your money than booking through a traditional travel agency.

If you are looking to travel, don’t waste any more time. Head over to Exploroo today!

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