WanderRock is pioneering transformative travel for neurodiverse young adults. We create all-inclusive international adventures that help travelers with autism, ADHD, and anxiety build confidence, forge lasting friendships, and explore the world in supportive small groups.
WanderRock Travel is a pioneering travel company that leads all-inclusive, international small group adventures specifically designed for neurodiverse young adults aged 18-32 with High Functioning Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and similar conditions.
Founded by Danny Raede (diagnosed with Asperger's & ADHD) and Ted Kempf, MA T (Masters in Secondary & Post-Secondary Education), WanderRock creates transformative travel experiences that induce growth through carefully balanced challenge and support.
Our programs combine adventure, self-reflection, cultural exploration, and community service in destinations across Japan, Europe, Africa, and beyond. Each trip is thoughtfully crafted to provide opportunities for personal growth while avoiding overwhelming or overstimulating experiences.
To empower neurodiverse young adults through transformative travel experiences that build confidence, create connections, and expand perspectives.
Carefully balanced programs that provide growth-inducing challenges while maintaining supportive, non-overwhelming environments.
Helping young adults gain life experience, develop executive functioning skills, and build lasting friendships with peers who understand their journey.
We've taken over 350 travelers on our trips, with a 25% return rate.
What others are saying about WanderRock trips
"Guides are skilled in leading tours and promoting self-confidence while traveling. Kempf explains that these are groups "comprised of young adults that recognize and accept each other as true peers." He adds that "WanderRock creates unique spaces and life-enriching experiences for those that want to safely step into the unknown."'Read Full Article
"Kempf and Raede, along with their team of trusted tour guides, have put careful thought into every aspect of each trip. Choosing simple and predictable accommodations means travelers have a safe place to recharge, for example. "The support is the curation," says Kempf."Read Full Article
Real experiences from recent WanderRock trips
"This trip to Japan was a masterpiece of an itinerary which provided something that blew me away every single day. Thanks to all of you for caring about me as a person, putting your best foot forward to insure my happiness and giving me experiences unlike anything else that I had ever seen or done."
"The trip I took to Japan with WanderRock was one of the best experiences of my life, I was able to make so many new friends that have similar struggles to me which was so exciting. The guides were great enabling us to experience a new culture which might otherwise be overwhelming, and in a way that made us feel comfortable."
"All the guides were super helpful and friendly and always willing to answer any questions we had on the trip. It was my first time traveling abroad without my parents. My favorite part was Kinosaki I loved the onsens and it was so relaxing and therapeutic.
I also loved all the different foods, I got to try and experience for the first time. It definitely brought out my confidence in myself I know I can do anything I set my mind to. My biggest lesson I learned is that I need to listen to my body whether it be mentally or physically. I also learned that I can travel on my own. I just need to trust myself."
"With my trip with WanderRock to Japan I experienced a sense of inner peace and silence even with autism that I had never had before in my life. I learned to see what's in front of me rather than trying to prepare for the next cataclysmic event that was going to be stressful to me. In my opinion, I was given the right amount of freedom to make my own decisions and the right amount of rules and control to not feel overwhelmed.
Help or support was never far away from me on any of the other individuals traveling with me. I'm the kind of person that struggles making any plans without planning it to death. This was the freedom and safety I needed to truly experience and jump right in. The connections and opportunities I was able to be apart of on my trip in Japan was nothing less then stunning."
"I've always had low self-confidence, and never really held any belief in my capabilities. All of that changed after this trip. This trip gave me a peace of mind about myself I'd never known. I learned what I was capable of when put in an environment that fosters growth and learning, and found a place I felt like I belonged.
I found a new sense of confidence in myself that I don't know if I would've found without going on a trip with WanderRock. If you're on the fence about taking this trip, I highly recommend going out of your comfort zone for it. This trip changed my life for the better, and I'm sure it can change yours too if you let it."
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Kaiseki Dinner in Kinosaki Onsen
Cooking Class in Florence
Samurai Training In Osaka
Trying Pizza in Italy
Wearing a Yukata
Beer In Munich
Group in Sahara Desert
Super Nintendo World Osaka
Dinner at an Izakaya in Tokyo
Group in front of the Colosseum
Riding Camels in Morocco
Ice Caves in Switzerland
Meet the founders and leaders behind WanderRock Travel
Danny Raede, diagnosed with Asperger's & ADHD at age 12, is the CEO of Asperger Experts and Co-Founder of WanderRock. He has traveled to 19 countries on 5 continents and brings lived experience to program design.
Ted has designed programs for neuro-diverse teens and young adults since 2008. With a Masters in Secondary & Post-Secondary Education, he combines academic expertise with global travel experience.
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