Jess here (DA Marketing)! I first met Jackie on my Great Wall of China Trek<\/a> in 2018; she was the kind of person you instantly warm to. Her enthusiasm for the adventure ahead was infectious, and we bonded over countless laughs and shared moments on that unforgettable trip.<\/span><\/p>\n Since then, Jackie has continued to travel with Discover Adventure at least once a year, and in 2023, her partner Tim joined her to see what all the fuss was about. Together, they\u2019ve become some of our most loyal (and favourite) customers, taking on multiple challenges a year. They are a firm part of the Discover Adventure family!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jackie discovered her love for walking over a decade ago and has since achieved an impressive feat: she\u2019s completed all but one of the National Trails in Great Britain, with plans to conquer the Pennine Way next year. <\/span>\u201cI was never any good at sports in school, but I\u2019ve found my passion with walking and trekking,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> she shares. <\/span>\u201cIf I can do it, then you can do it!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Tim\u2019s love for nature started when he was a child. <\/span>\u201cEver since I was a small boy, I\u2019ve loved the outdoors,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> he recalls. <\/span>\u201cI kept frogs and newts in buckets and caterpillars in jam jars. Growing up, I longed to travel to those places you see on the telly\u2014a sort of Attenborough fanboy, really.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Their shared passion for exploration and adventure has taken them worldwide – we’re rapidly running out of trips they haven’t done! Tim jokes, <\/span>\u201cJackie keeps signing me up, so I can\u2019t say no, really!\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jackie has been travelling with Discover Adventure since 2017, and Tim joined her in 2023. Both rave about the support and professionalism they\u2019ve experienced. <\/span>\u201cDiscover Adventure makes this all possible,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> Jackie says. <\/span>\u201cI research the trek I want to complete, pay the deposit, and DA organises the rest. Communication is clear, the itinerary is comprehensive, and the guides are extremely knowledgeable.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Tim adds, <\/span>\u201cYou just pack a bag, bring a passport, and begin the journey of a lifetime. I\u2019ve been to places where tourists don\u2019t really go, places that give you a \u2018real\u2019 view of life in that country, along with views and locations that take your breath away.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n One of their favourite aspects of these trips is the sense of community. <\/span>\u201cYou start as strangers motivating each other every day, and by the end, you\u2019re a member of one big happy family,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> Jackie explains. <\/span>\u201cI\u2019ve met lots of buddies who I now see on subsequent trips.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For Tim, it\u2019s the small, reflective moments that leave a lasting impression. <\/span>\u201cSometimes, on these trips, I find myself sitting on a rock or lying down, just looking and listening. You forget about the rest of the world,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> he says. <\/span>\u201cI\u2019ve learned to be more patient, less irritable, and more focused on the moment.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n For Jackie, it\u2019s the challenge of stepping outside her comfort zone and the joy of meeting like-minded adventurers. <\/span>\u201cI adore being outdoors\u2014the scenery, the sense of freedom, and how it makes you feel afterwards,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> she says. <\/span>\u201cThe people you meet are simply inspiring with incredible stories.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Tim also appreciates the lessons learned through the challenges. \u201cAnything\u2014or rather everything\u2014is possible, and nobody gets left behind\u2026 ever,\u201d<\/strong> he says. \u201cI have cycled, climbed, swam, skied, dog sledged, kayaked, snorkelled, got scared, got breathless, got sunburnt, got soaked, got altitude sickness, and taken thousands of photos but had the most fantastic time every time.”<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n With 2025 on the horizon, Jackie and Tim already have more trips lined up, starting with the snowy landscapes on our Transylvania Winter Wilderness<\/a> adventure. Jackie\u2019s upcoming adventure wishlist includes India <\/a>and Costa Rica<\/a>. True to form (and like any good Adventure Buddy), Tim is along for the ride, ready for whatever Jackie signs them up for next.<\/span><\/p>\n Their advice for anyone considering a challenge? <\/span>\u201cTake the plunge,\u201d<\/strong><\/span> Jackie says. <\/span>\u201cYou will be well looked after every step of the way by DA and the amazing people you meet on the trek.\u201d<\/strong><\/span> Tim agrees: <\/span>\u201cYou just pack a bag, bring a passport, and begin the journey of a lifetime.\u201d<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\n We\u2019re so lucky to have adventurers like Jackie and Tim in our community. Their love for exploration, openness to an adventure (in all its guises!), and willingness to jump in remind us why we do what we do: to help people discover the adventure of a lifetime. Whether trekking in the mountains or meeting incredible people along the way, Jackie and Tim are proof that the best journeys are shared… with the ones you love or the people you meet.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"image13\"](\"https:\/\/blog.discoveradventure.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/image13.jpeg?width=1800&height=1352&name=image13.jpeg\")
<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nFinding Their Passions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
The Discover Adventure Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nMoments That Stand Out<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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