Available for on-camera hosting, branded travel series, destination campaigns, and full-service production.
Hi, I’m Jen.
I’m a travel host, producer, and explorer who loves helping people discover the best ways to experience a destination. Whether you're here to view my work or explore a collaboration, I'm glad you're here.
Award-winning editor and producer recognized by Adobe.
Capabilities
- On-camera hosting for destinations, brands, and tourism boards
- Branded travel series designed specifically for your platform
- Destination campaigns showing travelers where to go and what to do
- Full-service production — concept → scripting → filming → final edit
- Custom content packages for U.S. and international travel brands
Thanks for being here — I’m excited to connect and create something incredible together.
Featured Series & Collaborations
JEN AHANA -X- ICELAND
Beyond the Ring Road
Your Passport to Untamed Iceland
Go past the guidebooks and into Iceland’s most unforgettable landscapes. From volcanic coastlines to Arctic fjords, this series is your front-row seat to the kind of adventure that stays with you long after the journey ends.
JEN AHANA -X- DOLOMITES, ITALY
HiddenDolomites
Your Guide to Italy's Best-Kept Secrets
Discover the Dolomites beyond the crowds—hidden trails, quiet lakes, and insider tips that bring Italy’s most iconic mountains to life in a whole new way.
JEN AHANA -X- NEW ZEALAND
Great Walks ofNew Zealand
Aotearoa’s Most Unforgettable Landscapes
Discover New Zealand’s most legendary trails — from the Milford Track to the Routeburn — with insider tips, breathtaking scenery, and moments that show why these Great Walks are some of the most unforgettable experiences on earth.
JEN AHANA -X- CLEAR SKY RESORTS
Under theDesert Stars
Desert Adventure Meets 5-Star Comfort
Stay in luxury domes designed for stargazing, dine on five-star cuisine, and wake up ready to explore Bryce Canyon’s most iconic trails. This 3-episode branded series highlights Clear Sky Resorts as the perfect homebase for epic hikes, unforgettable desert nights, and the kind of escape you’ll never forget.
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Explore This
Your Passport to Epic Adventure
I take you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of adventure. From trails that test your limits to hidden places that spark curiosity, every episode is a front-row seat to the extraordinary—a reminder that adventure is closer than you think.
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Authentic: Scripted or Unscripted
Bring viewers into the moment.
From polished scripts to in-the-moment reactions, I bring honest, energetic hosting that feels like real travel—not staged moments. My job is to make your destination or brand feel alive on screen so viewers trust it, remember it, and want to experience it themselves.
About Jen Ahana
From Doctor to Explorer
Jen Ahana is an award-winning editor recognized by Adobe, a travel host, producer, and the author of three books, including The 90 Day Life, Expedition You, and Dolomites: Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary. After years of working in private practice, she left it all to embrace her passion for adventure.
She has traveled across five continents—exploring Peru, Australia, Iceland, New Zealand, Canada, Costa Rica, Italy, Switzerland, and destinations all across the United States. Her work blends adventure with insight, helping viewers and readers discover not only where to go and what to do, but how travel can transform the way we see ourselves.
Jen’s work has been featured on CBS, CW, TalentCulture, Project Happiness, FierceCEO, and iHeartRadio. She is the host of the travel and adventure series Explore This with Jen Ahana and continues to create destination content and branded travel series for partners around the world.
With over 20 years of expertise in mind-body wellness and personal transformation, Jen has worked with individuals and organizations such as Microsoft, the NFL, and National Geographic. Through her writing, coaching, and travels, she inspires others to embrace adventure, curiosity, and the courage to rewrite their own stories.
BOOKS BY JEN
Expedition YOU:
60 Days to Get What You Really Want
Dolomites Travel Guide:
Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary
Why I’m Different
I care about the storytelling more than the spotlight.
My work is rooted in real experience — not staged moments. I hike the miles, scout the angles, and find the stories travelers actually want. I create long-form, cinematic guides and destination campaigns that outlive the algorithm and build trust with viewers who take travel seriously.
I don’t chase trends. I build stories worth traveling for.
For Tourism Boards & DestinationsI bring cinematic storytelling, on-camera presence, and first-hand experience on the ground. Long-form episodes, short-form assets, itinerary videos, and evergreen guides your audience returns to again and again.
For Hotels & LodgesI don’t just film rooms — I capture the experience guests tell their friends about: sunrise trails, hidden food spots, and the magic right outside the door.
For Outdoor & Gear Brands
I don’t hold up a product and smile.
I use it — on real trails, in real weather, during real adventure.
I show viewers how your platform fits naturally into the journey — not as a promo, but as a trusted companion to the adventure.
CONTACT
Let's Work Together
If you're looking for a host or production partner to bring your destination to life with real, story-driven travel content, here’s how we can work together:
- Hire me as your on-camera host for destinations, brands, and tourism boards
- Bring me on for full-service production — concept, scripting, filming, and final edit
- Feature your destination or experience on my travel series Explore This
I create storytelling that’s authentic, engaging, and built to inspire travelers—let’s create something incredible together.
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