Trip Journals

The staff of Adventures Within Reach has traveled the world and we are ready to share our experiences with you.  We have included some guest journals as well!

On this page: Peru | Chile/Argentina | Ecuador/Galapagos | Colombia | Brazil | Costa Rica/Panama | Tanzania | Rwanda | Southeast Asia | Southern Africa | Himalayas | Europe | North America

Peru

• November 2017: Transformative Father-Daughter Inca Trail Journey (Manish)
• March 2017: An Introduction to The Luxury Lares Lodge to Lodge Trek (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2017: Introduction to The Luxury Salkantay Lodge to Lodge Trek (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2017: NEW VIDEO: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2017: Hiking the Inca Trail Express + Huayna Picchu – Part 2 (AWR-Gretchen)
• March 2017: Hiking the Inca Trail Express + Huayna Picchu – Part 1 (AWR-Gretchen)
• March 2017: NEW VIDEO: Via Ferrata + Sky Lodge + Zip-line Adventure (Sacred Valley, Peru) (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2017: Mountain Biking Maras and Moray (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2017: Cusco: Peru’s Gateway to Adventure (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2017: Exploring Lima: A Welcomed & Unsuspected Surprise (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2017: Arrival in Peru: A First Night in Lima (AWR- Gretchen)
• July 2015: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with CMT (Minda W.)
• July 2014: Machu Picchu, Amazon Rainforest, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley (Tina C.)
• October 2013: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail Express, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Colca Canyon (AWR-Barb)
• July 2013: Luxury Lodge to Lodge Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (Eva H. and Ashley H.)
• October 2007: In and Around Cusco (AWR-Barb C.)
• October 2006: Cordillera Blanca (AWR-Barb C.)
• April 2006: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5-Day Trek (AWR-Barb C.)

 Chile and Argentina

• November 2017: Puritama Hot Springs: An Oasis in the Atacama Desert (AWR- Gretchen)
• November 2017: Atacama: An Adventurer’s Playground (AWR- Gretchen)
• November 2017: Gastronomic Delights and Mummies in Salta, Argentina (AWR- Gretchen)
• November 2017: Exploring Salta: Argentina’s Undiscovered Land of Adventure and Wine PART 2 (AWR- Gretchen)
• November 2017: Exploring Salta: Argentina’s Undiscovered Land of Adventure and Wine PART 1 (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2017: Iguazu, Patagonia and Atacama: An Epic Guest Trip Report
• November 2014: Santiago, Aconcagua Valley, Chiloé Island, Dalcahue, Castro, Chiloé National Park, Casablanca Valley (AWR-Susie)

Ecuador & the Galapagos

• November 2020: 4-Day Galapagos Legend (AWR-Robin)
• September 2016: Galapagos Islands Cruise – Natural Paradise (AWR-Susie)
• June 2011: 4-day Cruise on the Galapagos Legend (AWR-Tilden)
• March 2010: Galapagos/Ecuador Family Trip (AWR-Robin)
• June 2006: Explore the Galapagos (AWR-Paola)

 Colombia

• October 2016: Colombia Multi-Sport (AWR-Dan)

Brazil

• May 2018: Bahian Magic at UXUA: Trancoso, Brazil (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2018: 10 Fun Brazil Coffee Facts & 3 Must-Visit Coffee Shops in Sao Paulo (AWR- Gretchen)
• June 2017: Treasures of the Amazon: The Women of Cotijuba Island (AWR- Gretchen)
• June 2017: PART II: Treasures of the Amazon: Belem, Brazil (AWR- Gretchen)
• June 2017: Treasures of the Amazon: Belem, Brazil (AWR- Gretchen)
• June 2017: Notes From The Field: Secrets and Spices of the Amazon (AWR- Gretchen)
• May 2017: Family Adventure to Brazil’s Green Coast- A Major Hit! (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2016: Exploring Brazil: Bonito, An Adventurer’s Paradise (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2016: Exploring Brazil: The Pantanal and Bonito (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2016: Manaus: Brazil’s Gateway to the Amazon (AWR- Gretchen)
• March 2016: Brazilian Amazon (AWR-Gretchen)

 Costa Rica & Panama

• June 2014:  San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde, Samara (Samuel and Mary W.)
• February 2014: Panama and Bocas del Toro (Susan & Rick S.)
• May 2013: San Jose, Manuel Antonio, Pacuare River, Selva Bananito, Bocas del Toro islands in Panama, Arenal Volcano (AWR-Dan)

Tanzania

• August 2016: Zanzibar Island (AWR-Robin)
• August 2016: Tanzania Safari (AWR-Robin)
• Training for Kilimanjaro (AWR-Robin)
• 2013: (Doug and Daniele)
  • Intro to Safari
  • Favorite Animals
  • Lions and lions and lions
  • Predators
  • Prey
  • On the wing
  • Amazing landscape
• December 2010: Barnsley Kilimanjaro Charity Trek (Dr. Russ)
• April 2008: Mt. Kilimanjaro 6-Day Marangu Route (Katrin & Jonas)
• February 2008: Africa 2007: Photo Safari and Kilimanjaro Hike (Bill S.)
• January 2008: Family Safari and Zanzibar
• December 2007:  Mt. Kilimanjaro 7-Day Machame Route (Nancy & Mike G.)
• Tanzania Trip Videos

Rwanda

• July 2016: Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys (AWR-Robin)

 Southeast Asia

• January 2017: Thailand (Tina C.)
• January 2017: Vietnam  (Tina C.)
• December 2016: Laos (Tina C.)
• December 2016: Cambodia (Tina C.)
• October 2014: Vietnam including Hanoi, Mai Chau, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi (AWR-Dan)
• September 2014: Cambodia including Phnom Penh, Cambodia countryside, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat (AWR-Dan)

Southern Africa

• October 2013:  Johannesburg, Cape Town, Garden Route, Sabi Sands (AWR-Dan)
• November 2012: Cape Town, Hermanus, Stellenbosch, Sabi Sands (AWR-Robin)

Himalayas

• July 2010: Friendship Highway in Tibet (Cincinnati Hiking Club)
• April-May 2009: Everest Base Camp Trek (Tami)
• June 2007: Bhutan – Beyond Trekking! (AWR-Barb C.)
• May 2007: Dispatches from Shangri-La, the Kingdom of Bhutan (AWR-Barb C.)

Europe

• September 2016: Norway Fjords  (AWR-Dan)
• August 2016: Chamonix, France (AWR-Robin)

 North America

• June 2017: Napa & Sonoma (AWR-Dean)
• June 2016: Grand Canyon (AWR-Robin)
• January 2016: Bentwood Inn, Jackson Hole, Wyoming (AWR-Robin)
• January 2015: Key West, Florida (AWR-Barb)
• November 2014: Playa del Carmen, Mexico (AWR-Dean)
• September 2014: Colorado Wine Country including Palisade and Fruita (AWR-Robin)