Training preparation for Madagascar for 2023
April 9, 2024|Trips|Advice and support
With trips to Madagascar later this year, we are delighted to share how recent participant, Nicola Poole, undertook training preparation in readiness for her trip to Madagascar last year. (This post can also be found on Nicola’s website). I have already written a general blog about gym training for treks, which you can read here […]
Read MoreCharity and Challenge Adventure Combined
March 18, 2024|Advice and support
Since being founded in early 2005, Different Travel has helped hundreds of charities and organisations raise thousands by offering supporters unique ways to get involved. It’s truly what makes Different Travel different! Our charity and challenge adventures are a perfect way for supporters to help raise essential funds for causes close to their hearts while […]
Read More5 minutes with … Ally Pinney
March 4, 2024|Staff
Introducing … Ally Pinney, Marketing Executive Please tell us a little bit about yourself I didn’t discover my love of travel until later in life! I had my eldest child the day before my 21st birthday so that side of my youth was gone whilst a single parent. Four children later, a few jobs later […]
Read MoreEmbrace the Best of 2025 Adventure Travel!
February 7, 2024|Trips
If you are anything like the team behind Different Travel, you are always on the lookout for the next adventure travel idea. The thrill of discovering new lands, learning about new cultures and eating delicious cuisine across the world leaves you with the appetite to see and do more and more. That’s the beauty of […]
Read More5 minutes with … Jo Fordham
February 5, 2024|Staff
Introducing … Jo Fordham, Tour Manager Please tell us a little bit about yourself I am a keen traveller and thrive on outdoor adventures and exploring new landscapes and cultures. Planning and leading tours, and introducing groups to new countries and cultures is rewarding. I have a Master’s Degree in Travel and Tourism Management, and […]
Read More5 minutes with … Liv Corline
January 8, 2024|Staff
Introducing … Liv Corline, Accounts & Customer Service Executive Please tell us a little bit about yourself I’m a keen adventurer and explorer. I was fortunate to travel a lot since I was a child, which gave me a thirst for it as an adult. I’m energetic and a bit mad which works pretty well […]
Read More5 minutes with … Jane Pendered
December 4, 2023|Staff
Introducing … Jane Pendered, Tour Manager Please tell us a little bit about yourself I have travelled to most of the world’s continents while working in the ski industry, and a keen adventurer who enjoys meeting people from all walks of life. As a triathlete who has represented Great Britain at the World Championships in […]
Read MoreA Desert Tale – Morocco revived
November 28, 2023|Trips
We were thrilled to have the opportunity to revisit the Moroccan Sahara so soon after the September 2023 earthquake. This trek has consistently been a beloved destination for the charities we collaborate with and is one of our most popular challenges. Our first trip back to Morocco since the earthquake departed in mid-October 2023. Our […]
Read More5 minutes with …. Jeni Reeves
November 7, 2023|Staff
Introducing …. Jeni Reeves, Operations Executive Please tell us a little bit about yourself My love of travel started with camping trips in Germany (rain and slugs featured highly!), and went on to studying modern languages at university, working as a waitress in Switzerland, teaching English in Japan, and finally working for a cultural cruise […]
Read MoreHow to successfully prepare for a charity walk (part 2)
October 23, 2023|Advice and support
In our last post we have looked at the importance of preparation for your charity walk and the fundraising strategies you could use to raise money for your favourite cause. To finish off this series, we are covering staying motivated, nutrition and hydration and looking at how getting these right can make your walk the […]
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