Getting Fit For Your Challenge Trek
May 23, 2023|Advice and support
This guest post has been written by Nicola Poole of Inspired Coaching. My Trip In 2017, I took part in The Different Travel Company’s India Trek and Tiger Experience for Cats Protection. I can’t believe it was nearly 5 years ago as I have such fond memories and made friends with people I still see today. […]
Read MoreOn top of the World with Born Free!
May 9, 2023|Charity Posts
Newton Simiya from Born Free Kenya joined us on our Mt Kenya trek with Olympian Sally Gunnel. Here is an excerpt from his blog about his travels: Summit Day: We were all up at 2am, dressed in summit gear and ready to tackle the remaining 3km climb to Point Lenana, then 3km back down to Mackinder […]
Read MoreDifferent Travel sponsors The Bluetits Chill Swimmers
October 25, 2022|Trips
Bluetits We have had a great season supporting the Bluetits Chill Swimmers with their activities in recent months with their swimming weekends; we would love more people to experience the thrill of taking the plunge. We are delighted to be sponsoring 20 entries for the Southampton Bluetits winter challenge. This challenge supports people who might […]
Read MoreCoping with working from home
April 8, 2020|Being Different|Advice and support
The Different Travel Company has been operating from home for over a decade. During this unprecedented time where many people find themselves working from home for the first time, we thought we’d share some of our pearls of wisdom on how to cope. Watch our video…
Read MoreTop 7 travel tips – Things not to forget before you go
May 7, 2019|Top travel tips
When you’re getting ready to go on a trip it feels like there are a thousand things to prepare. You’ve got your kit together, you know where your passport is, you know how you’re getting to the airport but why do you feel like you’re still forgetting something? I have compiled my top 7 travel […]
Read MoreWhat makes Different Travel different?
April 30, 2019|Being Different
How Did The Different Travel Company Begin? On 26th December 2004, a post-Christmas slumber was disturbed by a satellite call from the cruise ship for which our founder, Sarah Burgess, planned itineraries. The call informed of a massive earthquake and tsunami that hit South-East Asia. The next few days were a whirlwind of re-routing, planning […]
Read MoreTop 4 ways to travel responsibly
November 22, 2018|Top travel tips
When we travel we become a guest in the destination. Like all good guests we believe it’s right to be respectful and open-minded so here are our top 4 ways to travel responsibly. Do your research. Research your destination and its culture especially the language, religion, travel safety advisories and travel health. In addition, delve […]
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