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WanderRock creates international small-group adventures where neurodiverse young adults build confidence, friendships, and real-world experience.

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Company overview

About WanderRock

WanderRock Travel leads all-inclusive international small-group adventures designed for neurodiverse young adults ages 18–35 with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and similar conditions.

Founded by Danny Raede and Ted Kempf, MA T, WanderRock creates transformative travel through a careful balance of challenge and support.

Programs combine adventure, self-reflection, cultural exploration, and community in destinations across Japan, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Southeast Asia.

WanderRock group cooking pizza in Italy

Quick facts

Founded
2020
Travelers
360+
Return rate
25%
Age range
18–35

Our Mission

Empower neurodiverse young adults through travel that builds confidence, connection, and perspective.

Our Approach

Growth-inducing challenges in thoughtfully planned, supportive environments.

Our Impact

Real-world experience, stronger executive functioning, and lasting friendships among peers.

In the press

Reporting on WanderRock and neurodiverse travel

Traditional Japanese dinner
Boston Globe

For neurodiverse young adults, traveling with peers can mean the world

“WanderRock creates unique spaces and life-enriching experiences for those that want to safely step into the unknown.”

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Samurai training
Thrillist

This Pioneering Tour Company Designs Trips for Neurodiverse Young Adults

“Choosing simple and predictable accommodations means travelers have a safe place to recharge. The support is the curation.”

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Traveler voices

“This trip to Japan was a masterpiece of an itinerary which provided something that blew me away every single day.”

Will Slocum · Pasadena, CA

“It was my first time traveling abroad without my parents. It definitely brought out my confidence in myself.”

Nora Lewis · Concord, CA

“I found a new sense of confidence in myself that I don't know if I would've found without WanderRock.”

Len Lawler · Millersville, MD

Media gallery

These photographs may be used for professional journalistic coverage of WanderRock. Please credit WanderRock Travel. Select a photo to preview it or use its download button for the original file.

Kaiseki dinner in Kinosaki Onsen
Kaiseki dinner in Kinosaki
Cooking class in Florence
Cooking class in Florence
Samurai training in Osaka
Samurai training in Osaka
Trying pizza in Italy
Trying pizza in Italy
Wearing a yukata
Wearing a yukata
Toasting in Munich
A toast in Munich
Group in the Sahara Desert
Group in the Sahara
Super Nintendo World Osaka
Super Nintendo World
Dinner at an izakaya in Tokyo
Dinner at a Tokyo izakaya
Group in front of the Colosseum
At the Colosseum
Camel caravan in Morocco
Camel caravan in Morocco
Ice caves in Switzerland
Ice caves in Switzerland
Traveler beneath illuminated trees in Japan
Evening lights in Japan
WanderRock guide in the Swiss Alps
In the Swiss Alps

Leadership

Danny Raede

Danny Raede

Co-Founder / Head of Trip Development

Danny Raede was diagnosed at age 12 with what was then called Asperger's syndrome, as well as ADHD. He is the Executive Director of Offmap, a training and coaching organization for families on the autism spectrum, and co-founded WanderRock. Originally from Santa Barbara, California, Danny now lives in London. He has traveled to 19+ countries across five continents and enjoys making Neapolitan pizza in his spare time.

danny@wanderrock.com
Ted Kempf

Ted Kempf, MA T

Co-Founder / Curriculum & Admissions

Ted has designed programs for neurodiverse teens and young adults since 2008 and holds a master's degree in secondary and post-secondary education.

ted@wanderrock.com

Media inquiries

Press contact

For interviews, fact-checking, additional photographs, or information about WanderRock, contact our team directly.

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