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Looking for an adventure that blends epic history, jaw-dropping landscapes, and a healthy dose of challenge? Two treks consistently top the list for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike: the Great Wall of China and the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. These iconic journeys promise unforgettable experiences, but which one calls to your sense of wanderlust? Let’s break it down and help you decide.

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.

Hopefully, you know by now that we've always believed that sustainability isn't just a trend—it's a fundamental principle that guides everything we do. Today, we're excited to announce a huge step in our continued journey of sustainability, or more accurately, responsible tourism. Through our partnership with SCB Group, we will offset not just some but all of our carbon emissions, including flights.

From Wanderlust to Watts: How Discover Adventure is Powering Sustainable Travel - One Solar Panel at a Time!

As the highly anticipated sequel to the epic blockbuster “Dune” 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.

“The money that is given to the World Land Trust, in my estimation, has more effect on the wild world than almost anything I can think of” 

 

Sir David Attenborough, Patron of World Land Trust