--- title: Discover Adventure Blog | The Travel Bug (4) description: The Travel Bug | Delve into the world of adventure challenges with the Discover Adventure blog (4) --- - [Responsible Touris](https://www.discoveradventure.com/responsible-tourism) - [Responsible Tourism](https://www.discoveradventure.com/responsible-tourism) - [About Us](https://www.discoveradventure.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.discoveradventure.com/contact-us) - [Legal Bits](https://www.discoveradventure.com/legal-bits) - [Blog](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/) - [LOGIN](https://www.discoveradventure.com/#modal-user-login) [![Discover Adventure](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/DiscoverAdventure-Nov2016/Images/logo%20(1).png)](https://www.discoveradventure.com/) - [Challenges](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges) - - [Trekking](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/trekking) - [Cycling](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/cycling) - [Pricing Explained](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/pricing-explained) - 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[Short Haul Expeditions](https://www.discoveradventure.com/school-expeditions/destinations) - [Long Haul Expeditions](https://www.discoveradventure.com/school-expeditions/destinations#/long-haul) - [Case Studies](https://www.discoveradventure.com/school-expeditions/case-study) - [Schools FAQs](https://www.discoveradventure.com/school-expeditions/frequently-asked-questions) Find your challenge # Discover Adventure | Blog ## [The 5 best 'mini' adventures to squeeze into this year](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-5-best-micro-adventures-to-do-this-year) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 20 Feb 2017, 09:18:56 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/Pausing_for_breath_Jurassic_Coast.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-5-best-micro-adventures-to-do-this-year) Whether you are tight on time or are unable to head away from home for long periods of time - that doesn't mean you can't experience a life changing adventure this year.  We are increasingly wanting to get more out of our weekends - more than just catching up on household chores and getting in a quick ride on the bike. So, we've handpicked our top 5 short challenges that truly give you maximum experience, in minimum time. Read on to find out that you can achieve more than you think (in just a few days!) [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-5-best-micro-adventures-to-do-this-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-5-best-micro-adventures-to-do-this-year#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) ## [Why Machu Picchu is not the best bit of the Inca Trail](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-machu-picchu-is-not-the-best-bit-of-the-inca-trail) Posted by [Dan Painter](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/dan-painter) on 3 Feb 2017, 11:39:42 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/Inca%20Trail/Machu_Picchu_in_sunlight2.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-machu-picchu-is-not-the-best-bit-of-the-inca-trail) --- **IT'S ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD...**  ...and it tops many a bucket list, but there is so much more to this place than the (undeniably impressive) ruins of [Machu Picchu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu). When you make the decision to do this challenge, and it is something we frequently hear in the office, it is often because you've always wanted to see [Machu Picchu](https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/inca-trail-to-machu-picchu). But if you're looking to really let this magical place get under your skin and make the most of the whole experience, here is what truly makes this trip unforgettable: [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-machu-picchu-is-not-the-best-bit-of-the-inca-trail) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/why-machu-picchu-is-not-the-best-bit-of-the-inca-trail#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) ## [Discover the unbroken beauty of Bhutan...in 6 words](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-unbroken-beauty-of-bhutan) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 10 Oct 2016, 12:42:17 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/OVERSEAS_TREK/Bhutan_Valley_Prayer_Flags.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-unbroken-beauty-of-bhutan) --- **The [Bhutan](http://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/trek-bhutan) appeal in 6 words** [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-unbroken-beauty-of-bhutan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/the-unbroken-beauty-of-bhutan#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) ## [Calling Kilimanjaro - hear what it's like to climb the Mountain!](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/calling-kilimanjaro-hear-what-its-like-to-climb-the-mountain) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 30 Sept 2016, 13:15:38 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/KILIMANJARO/Machame_Route_Kilimanjaro-1.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/calling-kilimanjaro-hear-what-its-like-to-climb-the-mountain)  **Our Kilimanjaro trekkers set out on 23rd of September for the roof of Africa and we thought -** **why not go with them! We have clips at key stages of their trip to capture the moment and their amazing progress through their experience.** Short of actually being there, our experienced trek leader Jo called us at key points on the route to give us an update on how the group were progressing and what it feels like to reach the top.  Listen in to the audio blogs below from the [Mount Kilimanjaro trek](http://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/mount-kilimanjaro-trek) if you want an insight into what to expect if you took on the challenge or if you just want to relieve that exhilarating experience!  [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/calling-kilimanjaro-hear-what-its-like-to-climb-the-mountain) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/calling-kilimanjaro-hear-what-its-like-to-climb-the-mountain#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) ## [5 reasons why trekking Kilimanjaro for New Years Eve is the best idea in the world!](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/5-reasons-why-climbing-kilimanjaro-for-new-years-eve-is-the-best-idea-in-the-world) Posted by [Izy Bryan](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/izy-bryan) on 23 Sept 2016, 15:53:04 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/KILIMANJARO/KilimanjaroSummimut.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/5-reasons-why-climbing-kilimanjaro-for-new-years-eve-is-the-best-idea-in-the-world) **Make this New Year one to remember, by scaling the highest free standing mountain in the world - at 5,896 m! ** After the hectic Christmas period and full to the brim with plenty of good food, drink and company, it's refreshing to take a step into an unknown and remote setting and achieve something AMAZING. Why not escape reality and figure out what you want to gain from the coming year, experience something completely different and perhaps a little outside of your comfort zone to start the new year the way you want it to continue? [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/5-reasons-why-climbing-kilimanjaro-for-new-years-eve-is-the-best-idea-in-the-world) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/5-reasons-why-climbing-kilimanjaro-for-new-years-eve-is-the-best-idea-in-the-world#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) ## [5 reasons to shed your schedule THIS YEAR!](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/5-reasons-to-shed-your-schedule-in-2016) Posted by [Stephanie Morris](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/author/stephanie-morris) on 24 Mar 2016, 14:21:05 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/hubfs/LTA-FB.jpg)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/5-reasons-to-shed-your-schedule-in-2016)   [Read More](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/5-reasons-to-shed-your-schedule-in-2016) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/5-reasons-to-shed-your-schedule-in-2016#comments-listing) Topics: [The Travel Bug](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) [Previous](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/all) [Next](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug/page/5) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Tales from the outdoors (28)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/tales-from-the-outdoors) - [The Travel Bug (26)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-travel-bug) - [Your Adventures (21)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/your-adventures) - [The Kit List (15)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/the-kit-list) - [Charity Challenges: What you need to know (2)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/charity-challenges-what-you-need-to-know) - [Corporate Challenges: What you need to know (2)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/corporate-challenges-what-you-need-to-know) - [Adventures At Home (1)](https://blog.discoveradventure.com/topic/adventures-at-home) see all #### STAY IN THE LOOP! 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