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Pedalling and Trekking Toward Mental Wellness

Posted by Jess Pitman on 16-May-2023 12:15:56

In today's fast-paced and digitally connected world, spending time outdoors can have a powerful impact on our mental well-being. With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to highlight the benefits of adventure travel on our psychological health.

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Topics: Tales from the outdoors

Embark on an Exciting Jungle Adventure

Posted by Jess Pitman on 24-Apr-2023 12:30:41

Welcome, adventurers! If you're eager to immerse yourself in the rich, vibrant rainforests that cover much of our planet, you're in the right place.

Rainforests offer a captivating world of towering canopies, winding rivers, and fascinating creatures that you won't want to miss. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or just looking to shake up your routine, we have an array of exciting jungle-based adventures to suit you. Get ready to go wild with jungle trekking! 

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Topics: The Travel Bug

2024. THE YEAR YOU TICK OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST.

Posted by Annabel on 29-Mar-2023 13:47:33

Although 2024 may seem far away, time flies. And when it comes to planning a once-in-a-lifetime adventure of DA scale, you'll want plenty of time to get in gear. From perusing the kit list to deciding where to buy, never mind getting it out on the ground tried and tested during hours of crucial training. And that's just one part of the pre-challenge journey!

With that in mind, it's never too early to start planning. We've reserved our most iconic adventures for this blog, each capable of igniting excitement and inspiring dreams. 

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Topics: The Travel Bug

THE TRIPS THAT MADE YOUR YEAR

Posted by Annabel on 08-Feb-2023 10:43:42

As the first couple of months of 2023 whizz past, we’ve been taking a look back at our trip highlights from last year. We always take the time to read through your feedback (good and bad!) as it forms the basis for how we plan and deliver our trips in the future. We love hearing all about your experiences, but every so often, a testimonial comes through that really makes us smile 😊

Whether you enjoyed meeting adventurers, soaking up a new culture, spending time with our DA crew, or a huge sense of achievement – we want to hear it all! Here’s a round-up of some of our favourite feedback from 2022…

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Topics: Your Adventures

Affording the Adventure

Posted by Holly Moffitt on 12-Apr-2022 00:30:00

 

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Lockdown to LEJOG: Christina's Story

Posted by Christina Hemming on 08-Mar-2021 06:30:00

What an incredible journey this was, from the short climbs, on a very wet start in Cornwall, to the emotional finish through Scotland's deserted windy highlands. With storm Alex arriving on day 3 (obviously blowing in from the North!), days of constant rain and emotional meltdowns to rival any DA trip! Ongoing logistical challenges in the form of another lockdown chasing our tail - just to add to the excitement!

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Topics: Tales from the outdoors