Social media is a polarising topic of conversation. Even just here in the DA office; some of us love it, some of us hate it, and some don't care either way.

Who watched the #ReturnToKili show on BBC One this week? Pretty awe-inspiring, right? While it showed the brutal nature of when altitude takes effect and the exhausting slog that is the journey of reaching the summit, it also showed the shooting highs of overcoming the varying fears, struggles and emotions, and conquering the Kilimanjaro challenge.

It certainly caused a flurry of excitement at DA HQ, reminding us of just how spectacular our Trek Kilimanjaro is and the positive impact that completing a fundraising challenge like this can have on so many lives.

Rob, our Head of Product, has been working at Discover Adventure for 16 years and will be a familiar face for many of you. This means he's seen a lot of the most spectacular places in the world but we've not seen him get this excited about a trip for a little while! Here's what he had to say about one of our newest challenges...

2017 marked the year that Open Challenge Coordinators Sarah and Matt took on the London to Paris cycle as members of the DA crew.

We cut their whirlwind experiences down to give you a glimpse behind the scenes of this iconic ride.

Dreaming of warmer climates?

Due to recent weather conditions our offices are inaccessible by car, therefore there are minimal staff manning the office. We do appreciate the irony! It's not often we get scuppered by the weather but the roads to the office are not safe enough to drive on. Some of the team have battled some serious snow to walk in and keep up the adventure. In the meantime, if you're longing for adventure in a warmer climate, have a look at these amazing trips!