The Hard Way Around was born from one simple truth — sometimes men need to shake off routine and step into something harder, riskier, and more rewarding.
Our tours give you grit without losing the joy, and camaraderie without the clichés.
Ron has spent decades travelling the world, from the well-worn paths of Europe to the far edges of Asia and the Americas. Along the way he’s discovered that the best stories don’t come from the easy route, instead they’re forged when you step off the map and into the unknown. That belief is at the heart of The Hard Way Around.
He’s a dad, a husband, and a business owner, so he knows first-hand that midlife can be full of responsibility. At the same time, there’s still a hunger for challenge, for shaking off routine, and for rediscovering a wilder side of yourself. The Hard Way Around is his answer: tested adventures built for men like him, designed to balance grit with joy, danger with laughter, and effort with reward.
The Hard Way Around is powered by Spirit of Travel, our bespoke travel design studio.
While THWA is just for the lads, Spirit of Travel creates personalised, high-end journeys for couples, families, and explorers chasing something different.
If you’re looking beyond the brotherhood, Spirit of Travel can design the trip of a lifetime.