Johnny is a fantastic Leader, positive, charismatic, absolutely full of delight and adventure. Our teams mates were strong and engaging; the perfect combination of a trek and. climb into the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea! The arrangements for transportations and bookings were carefree and seamless. Food and accommodations in the highlands were unique and cozy; in PortMoresby they were Safe and elegant. Every aspect of this adventure at the very least exceeded my expectations. I would recommend Johnny Ward and would gladly travel on one of this adventures in the future.

When Johnny told us he was organizing a trip through off limits Russia deep into Siberia to jouney to the coldest place on Earth in the dead of winter I thought that is crazy and bizarre and I gotta do this. And I'm so glad that I went as it was one of his best trips yet. A true adventure in a strange and beautiful land with an awesome travel group of amazing people and kind, funny, hardy Yakut locals. Johnny is a great human which attracts other great humans, add in a remote untraveled destination, throw in -70F temps and stir and you have an epic strange adventure trip, I highly recommend the Oymyakon journey if Johnny decides to run it again.

Incredible!! After 65 countries, ALL THREE I’ve done with Johnny are easily in my top 5! But my recent trip with him to Siberia /Oymyakon/Tomtor (the COLDEST INHABITED PLACE ON EARTH) was truly next level! His trips are always challenging, SAFE, character-building, epic, unusual, and leave you a better person (with better stories) than other experienced travelers. Not to mention, the other crazy-travelers you meet on every trip are fascinating and impressive in their own rights. Amazing people are always on these kind of trips. He and his teams will do everything they can to minimize the challenges/stress, but DO NOT expect a pampered experience nor an easy trip. There are hundreds of other travel services that provide that kind of tepid experience. But none of them will take you to these amazing waaay off the beaten path locations, with unreal fixers and local connections, total confidence, and his trouble-shooting mastery that can get you out of any hiccups that arrive—leaving you only with incredible stories and epic pictures for proof. I would trust my children with him. That should say it all. Only true adventurers should apply, but if that is you, I promise he’ll get you back safely, with amazing experiences, and greater confidence in your own traveling-self than before you left. Highest possible recommendation!!

Excellent trip! Well organised, fun travel people and another amazing adventure!!! Would 100% recommend!

When you dream of crossing the deserts of the world and you meet special people along the way, you gain more than a journey, more than a desert. I was blessed to find the best part of my dream: running through the desert to collect yet another grain of sand and fulfilling the bold dream of crossing my Sahara on the famous iron train. I returned not only full and overflowing with my dream, but with my heart enchanted by every moment — and above all, by the people who made that dream possible. Everything went perfectly; the organization found a way to make it flawless, even the things beyond their control (the effort made to ensure we could cross the iron train was unforgettable!). I travel all over the world, and I can confidently say I have never eaten so well on any of my crossings. It felt as if all the affection put into the cooking radiated through each meal, in unique and perfect flavors. The entire event was impeccably organized — the schedules, the tents, the race, the delicious food, and the tremendous kindness of everyone involved. I felt at home while I was with you. You touched my heart. I missed you the moment I left, and I am certain that even though the world is so big and full of places to discover, I will return. See you soon, and thank you for everything.