{"id":27987,"date":"2025-01-30T11:30:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T11:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickettoridegroup.com\/blog\/?p=27987"},"modified":"2025-10-17T18:05:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T18:05:40","slug":"20-years-of-ticket-to-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tickettoridegroup.com\/blog\/20-years-of-ticket-to-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Years of Ticket to Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twenty years ago, Will and I packed our bags for South Africa, chasing a dream to create the ultimate learn-to-surf trip. And just like that, Ticket to Ride was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were two young graduates, fuelled by a passion for surfing, boundless energy, and a vision to share the ride with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back, we are incredibly proud of how Ticket to Ride has connected so many amazing people, places, and stories. 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