--- title: Discover Adventure Blog | Hannah KJ description: "Hannah started at DA in 1999 as general 'office girl,' got involved in every aspect of planning the trips and worked ridiculous hours but loved it! Now with two children, she works part-time and does a lot of our trip research (or 'armchair travel' as her colleagues call it). Without an armchair. Hannah's passion is cycling - doing it (though that doesn't happen so much nowadays, not without a tag-along on the back, anyway) or watching the pros do it. Chances are if you go up a horrible hill on one of our trips, it's Hannah's fault.\n\n\nHannah's been on a lot of DA trips over the years; most recently cycling from Paris - Geneva which was her biggest cycling achievement post-children. 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Now with two children, she works part-time and does a lot of our trip research (or 'armchair travel' as her colleagues call it). Without an armchair. Hannah's passion is cycling - doing it (though that doesn't happen so much nowadays, not without a tag-along on the back, anyway) or watching the pros do it. Chances are if you go up a horrible hill on one of our trips, it's Hannah's fault. Hannah's been on a lot of DA trips over the years; most recently cycling from Paris - Geneva which was her biggest cycling achievement post-children. Her first DA trip was the Sahara Trek, and it's still her favourite. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [Everyone's start-line is different](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/everyones-start-line-is-different) Posted by [Hannah KJ](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/hannah-kj) on 10 Jun 2026, 13:42:39 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/70%20Day%204%201st%20col.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/everyones-start-line-is-different) There's a line we use a lot at Discover Adventure: e*veryone's summit is different.* We mean it genuinely. Over 32 years of running challenges, we've watched people cross finish lines they never expected to cross. People carrying injuries, illness, grief, doubt. People who signed up before they felt ready and figured it out on the way. But it's one thing to say that from the outside. It's quite another when it's your own start-line that moves without warning. Hannah has worked at DA for over 25 years. She knows our trips, our values and our ethos better than almost anyone. And three years ago, Long Covid quietly redefined what was possible for her. What follows is her story, in her own words. [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/everyones-start-line-is-different) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/everyones-start-line-is-different#comments-listing) Topics: [The Kit List](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-kit-list) ## [Opting Out: Decoding Our National Three Peaks Challenge Decision](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/opting-out-decoding-our-national-three-peaks-challenge-decision) Posted by [Hannah KJ](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/hannah-kj) on 24 Apr 2024, 12:44:21 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/Y3P%20Discover%20Adventure%205-1.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/opting-out-decoding-our-national-three-peaks-challenge-decision) With the focus turning ever more towards responsible tourism and growing noise about over-tourism around the world, we believe that it’s our duty to ensure we care for the environments closer to home, too. Over the years, participants and charities alike have requested that we run the National Three Peaks Challenge. The event's allure has drawn crowds for decades, with droves of trekkers descending on the majestic landscapes of Scafell Pike, Snowdon, and Ben Nevis. Yet behind this seemingly uncontroversial event is a web of negative impacts stretching these breathtaking regions to their limits. [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/opting-out-decoding-our-national-three-peaks-challenge-decision) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/opting-out-decoding-our-national-three-peaks-challenge-decision#comments-listing) ## [Sustainability at DA HQ](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/sustainability-at-da-hq) Posted by [Hannah KJ](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/hannah-kj) on 27 Mar 2024, 15:17:02 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/Sunrise%20@%20Throope%20Down%20Office%20-%20Trevor.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/sustainability-at-da-hq) From Wanderlust to Watts: How Discover Adventure is Powering Sustainable Travel - One Solar Panel at a Time!   [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/sustainability-at-da-hq) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/sustainability-at-da-hq#comments-listing) ## [Exploring the Sands of Arrakis: Dune and Our Trek to Ancient Petra](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/exploring-the-sands-of-arrakis-dune-and-our-trek-to-ancient-petra) Posted by [Hannah KJ](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/hannah-kj) on 15 Mar 2024, 10:34:45 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/DSC_5472.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/exploring-the-sands-of-arrakis-dune-and-our-trek-to-ancient-petra) As the highly anticipated sequel to the epic blockbuster “[Dune](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/)” is currently in cinemas and enchanting audiences with its visually stunning cinematography and grand scale, it’s hard not to be captivated by the sweeping desert landscapes that serve as the backdrop to this sci-fi masterpiece. You might not realise that much of the film was shot on location in the deserts of Jordan, adding an extra layer of authenticity to its portrayal of the harsh world of Arrakis. [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/exploring-the-sands-of-arrakis-dune-and-our-trek-to-ancient-petra) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/exploring-the-sands-of-arrakis-dune-and-our-trek-to-ancient-petra#comments-listing) ## [30 years of Discover Adventure: An Interview with Jonathan Bryan](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/30-years-of-discover-adventure-an-interview-with-jonathan-bryan) Posted by [Hannah KJ](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/hannah-kj) on 26 Jan 2024, 12:09:22 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/101-0195_IMG.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/30-years-of-discover-adventure-an-interview-with-jonathan-bryan) 30’s a big number, and one that we think is worth shouting about. So, in celebration of our 30th birthday this year, we thought we’d sit down with Jonathan, Discover Adventure’s founder, and discuss the highs and lows (and everything in between!) of the last three decades. [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/30-years-of-discover-adventure-an-interview-with-jonathan-bryan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/30-years-of-discover-adventure-an-interview-with-jonathan-bryan#comments-listing) Topics: [Tales from the outdoors](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/tales-from-the-outdoors) ## [2024 Travel Trends](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/2024-travel-trends) Posted by [Hannah KJ](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/hannah-kj) on 30 Dec 2023, 11:15:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Amos%202nd%20from%20left%20%26%20Joachin%20second%20from%20right.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/2024-travel-trends) As we enter the new year, we’re looking ahead, and towards the few key travel trends predicted for the travel industry in 2024. It’s clear that the preferences and expectation of travellers is evolving, and there’s set to be a shift in what we are seeking from our journeys. We’re ready to lead you to destinations that hit the mark! 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