Meet the Founders of M2adventure
How M2adventure Started
Hi, I'm Miller, co-founder of M2adventure!
Back in 2014, Mariane (my business partner and wife) and I started M2adventure in Shanghai. But our story actually began a little earlier, when we met on a hiking trip in China.
We quickly discovered that we shared the same love for hiking, traveling, and spending time outdoors. Soon, we started organizing our own weekend hiking trips, first just for ourselves and our friends. As more people joined, our little hiking group gradually grew into a travel community, and eventually our hobby became M2adventure.
In the early days, Mariane and I led almost every trip ourselves. At the end of each adventure, people would thank us, but instead of saying “Thank you, Miller and Mariane,” they'd often just say “Thanks, M&M!” or “Thanks, M2!”
And that's how M2adventure got its name!
Meet Miller
Hi, I'm Miller, originally from China and co-founder of M2adventure!
Before M2adventure, I tried quite a few different things. I worked as a sports journalist and even had the opportunity to interview NBA stars like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Allen Iverson. I also started a social networking website and ran a community coffee shop in Shanghai. Not all my business ideas worked out, but I learned a lot along the way!
I've always enjoyed bringing people together. I was involved with Couchsurfing, helped organize TEDx events, and organized over 1,400 Meetup events in China.
When it comes to traveling, I particularly love wild places and challenging hikes. One of my favorites was a seven-day trek around Mount Gongga in Sichuan. I love adventures that push you out of your comfort zone and teach you something about yourself.
And my dream adventure? I'd still love to go hiking on Mars one day!
Meet Mariane
Bonjour! I'm Mariane, originally from France and the other half of M2adventure!
Before starting M2adventure with Miller, I worked at a digital marketing agency. But outside work, I was always looking for my next adventure, especially anything involving mountains, hiking, or discovering somewhere new.
One of my favorite experiences was hiking and camping on a wild section of the Great Wall. I love those trails where you sometimes have to scramble over rocks or grab tree roots to make your way up!
Another unforgettable adventure was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. After eight freezing hours of hiking through the night, I remember wondering why on earth I was doing this. But reaching the top and seeing the glacier made it all worthwhile!
What I love most about traveling is that there's always something new to discover, another challenge to try, or someone interesting to meet. And that's exactly the spirit we wanted to bring to M2adventure.