5 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 […]
Read More5 minutes with …. Ruhubia Akbor
October 2, 2023|Staff
Introducing …. Ruhubia Akbor, Brand & Marketing Manager Please tell us a little bit about yourself I’m the Brand and Marketing Manager at Different Travel primarily helping our charities plan and promote their challenges to ensure that we can help spread the word to their supporters and get them ready for the next big adventure. […]
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Conquer the Challenge: How to Successfully Prepare for a Charity Walk (Part 1)
September 25, 2023|Advice and support
Are you prepared to take on the challenge and make a difference in your community? Joining a charity walk is an excellent way to support a cause you care about and challenge yourself both physically and mentally. However, preparing for a charity walk requires more than just putting on your boots and walking. In this series […]
Read More5 minutes with …. Paul MacDonald
September 1, 2023|Staff
Introducing …. Paul MacDonald, Tour Manager. Paul was our Tour Manager on Everest Base Camp earlier in the year. Please tell us a little bit about yourself I retired from Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service in 2019 after 30 years service. Then went backpacking in South East Asia, travelling throughout six countries in three months. […]
Read MoreFundraising ideas – Top 5 things you can do to raise money
August 21, 2023|Advice and support
Hooray! You have signed up for an exciting fundraising challenge. But where do you start? When faced with a seemingly huge target it is easy to become overwhelmed and concerned about hitting the goal. But with a bit of strategy and planning you should soon see those pounds come rolling in! Planning fun events for […]
Read More5 minutes with … Jill Hopkins
August 7, 2023|Staff
Introducing …. Jill Hopkins, Business Development Please tell us a little bit about yourself I live in Chichester and enjoy living on the coast – the best of both worlds. I love travel – of course – and have been lucky enough to travel all over the world as part of my work. I, personally, […]
Read MoreDifferent Travel – from humble beginnings
July 27, 2023|Being Different
2025 will mark 20 years of The Different Travel Company. Recorded during lockdown in 2021, join Sarah, Jill and Ruhubia as they muse over the beginnings of the business and what prompted the growth of a business that supports charities in their fundraising efforts. As we are already seeing bookings and plans for 2025 charity […]
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