Meet Our Founder

Next Horizon is my love letter to the transformative power of travel.

For me, travel has always been a constant. It started when I was just two years old, travelling with my parents to multiple countries in Southeast Asia. And it never stopped. In 2015, I set out on my own by moving to France for a year. From navigating the challenges of being in a new country to experiencing the kindness of strangers who became friends, that year shaped me in ways I never imagined.

Travel has since become my greatest teacher, taking me to 45 countries across 5 continents, often solo. I’ve been fortunate to live in London (United Kingdom), Sydney (Australia), Bali (Indonesia), and Koh Samui (Thailand), each place offering moments of wonder, deep cultural immersion, and the kind of soul-enriching experiences that can’t be captured in a guidebook.

At Next Horizon, my mission is to create those same deeply personal and transformative experiences for you. I don’t believe in cookie-cutter travel packages. Instead, I focus on crafting intimate, thoughtfully curated journeys rooted in my firsthand knowledge of the destinations I’ve explored.

Next Horizon is about more than just planning trips—it’s about inspiring discovery, connection, and self-growth through travel. I want to create a journey that stays with you long after the suitcase is unpacked!

So, I ask you,

What is on your horizon?

Riya Kurian

FOUNDER & CEO

Ready to plan your next trip?