Rick Langrehr is an Explorer, Author, and Photographer. His global expeditions focus on lost treasures and historical mysteries. Follow "The Explorer's Journal" to join along on his adventures.
Compendium of Curious Destinations
There is a lot to see in Cairo, from Coptic Churches, Citadels, and old mosques to the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the historic Egyptian Museum. However, one site that is sure to be on every traveller’s itinerary is the Giza Plateau and the Pyramids that emerge from those sands.
Field Notes on Life
I would like to welcome you to “The Explorer’s Journal.” This project has been years in the making; it’s simply taken many other forms along the way. At its core, it’s a reflection of something I deeply believe in: the pursuit of the Authentic Self, your True
Featured Articles
It’s not often that a treasure hunt lands in your lap with the intrigue of a forgotten pirate map and the polish of a bestselling thriller. But that’s exactly what There’s Treasure Inside by Jon Collins-Black, and Beyond the Map's Edge by Justin M. Posey
Gear Guides
When you're heading into the field, whether it's dense forest, crumbling ruins, or the trail just beyond the map, you need gear that doesn't just survive the journey but makes it easier, safer, and more enjoyable. These are all tools I've personally
Compendium of Curious Destinations
It’s been nearly 17 years since I was last in Dubai. As you can imagine, a lot has changed in that time. When I first visited, the skyline was littered with high tower cranes. These many years later, the skyline is dominated by the finished products of what those
Uncharted Expeditions
Climbing through the jungle caves of Sumatra, I embarked on a short detour before heading to my final search location, with the past three weeks running through my mind. The longboat in Thailand had taken me far from the tourists to several rarely visited islands. In the Malaysian historic trading
Compendium of Curious Destinations
Tucked away in the quiet town of Bowmanville, Ontario, lies a place most people drive past without a second thought. Hidden behind overgrown trees and rusting fences lies a site that once held the attention of wartime Canada and the enemy it captured. Known as Camp 30, this former prisoner-of-war
Uncharted Expeditions
The book takes the reader on a journey through pirate history, a thrilling treasure hunt, and a hard look at the rise of inequality in our modern world.
Field Notes on Life
I have made a career of documenting, and a large part of that has been through video. While I prefer more classic mediums to work in, what I often run into are people who don't really understand the different focuses within that field. For example, I am well-versed
Chronicles of the Unexplained
Chronicles of the Unexplained
Legend has it that in the distant past, the Iroquois moved through the Niagara region and into the Lake Huron area. Using a system of running scouts, the local Indigenous people sent word to neighboring tribes to warn of the incoming threat. Of the Attiwandaron tribe, a young, beautiful maiden
Gear Guides
In case you are wondering what equipment we are using in the field, I wanted to put together a quick list explaining each item and its use cases. Click the link of each item for more information. In addition to a traditional video camera and shotgun mic setup we have