-
Recent Posts
- Korey Lee Wins the Antarctica Cruise Contest!
- Last-Minute Galapagos Cruise Specials on the Anahi – May/June 2013
- Mountaineering in the Alps: Experiences for All Levels!
- Travel Insurance: Don’t Travel Without It!
- Trekking the Alps: Is a guided trek right for me?
- Solar Eclipse on Kilimanjaro or on Safari
- Volunteer on Your Trip to Tanzania
- Balloon Safari in the Serengeti
- Easy Travel to Tibet
- Short Hikes on Kilimanjaro
Categories
- Aconcagua (10)
- Alps (15)
- Antarctica (4)
- Argentina (9)
- Bhutan (8)
- Botswana (1)
- Cambodia (2)
- Chile (4)
- Costa Rica (2)
- Ecuador (21)
- Europe (18)
- Galapagos (29)
- Iceland (2)
- Inca Trail (13)
- India (2)
- Kayak (1)
- Kenya (14)
- Kilimanjaro (63)
- Laos (1)
- Luxury (9)
- Machu Picchu (21)
- Morocco (5)
- Myanmar (1)
- Nepal (15)
- News (61)
- Patagonia (6)
- Peru (36)
- Safari (55)
- South Africa (7)
- Southeast Asia (6)
- Specials (8)
- Sustainable Tourism (23)
- Tanzania (100)
- Thailand (1)
- Tibet (18)
- Travel Advice (74)
- Travel Products (5)
- Trekking (40)
- Uganda / Rwanda (13)
- Vietnam (1)
- Zanzibar (1)
Archives
Like us on Facebook
Category Archives: Travel Advice
Last-Minute Galapagos Cruise Specials on the Anahi – May/June 2013
Last-minute Galapagos travelers can take advantage of these special rates on the Anahi first-class catamaran – 4-day cruises are only $1385 per person (normally $1840 per person)! 8-day cruises only $2775 per person (normally $3670 per person)! Rates do not include … Continue reading
Travel Insurance: Don’t Travel Without It!
Many travelers ask a simple question: “Should I get travel insurance?” Our answer is YES! Most travelers purchase insurance for their entire trip, covering trip cancellation, medical evacuation, travel delay coverage, lost or stollen baggage, and more. You can choose … Continue reading
Using Cell Phones Internationally
International Calling One thing I learned on a recent trip to South Africa is that I really, really like having a local cell phone that I can use to make phone calls with. It is hard to predict in advance … Continue reading
Posted in Travel Advice
Leave a comment
What to Pack in Your Carry On Bag
Here are my favorite things to pack in my carry on bag. Neck pillow, eye cover, and ear plugs for sleeping Water bottle — I leave it empty through U.S. security and then fill it. Books to read, magazines I … Continue reading
9 Things I Learned While Traveling (Some of Them Painfully)
#1) Always have your travel itinerary (with emergency contact information) and flight information handy and have extra copies. #2) If no one is at the airport to meet you, don’t panic, but call the contact phone number immediately. And it … Continue reading
Posted in Travel Advice
Leave a comment
Airport Lounges – Are They Worth It?
I was recently airport hopping and thought it would be nice to have access to comfortable lounges there, so I looked into various options for joining airport lounges. If you only fly on one airline, then a membership to that … Continue reading
Posted in Travel Advice
Leave a comment
2013 Tanzania Park Fees Increase
This past July, Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) released a communique outlining a range of new park fees that will take effect starting on July 1, 2013. The increases affect a wide-range of segments within Tanzania’s tourism industry including conservation fees, … Continue reading
Posted in Kilimanjaro, Safari, Tanzania, Travel Advice
Tagged Kilimanjaro climb cost, safari cost, tanzania safari
2 Comments
Machu Picchu Charity Trek With MAD
In September 2013, Make A Difference (MAD) will host a charity trek to Machu Picchu in Peru. This Inca Trail trek goes through stunning landscapes in the Peruvian Andes along stone paths created over 500 year ago! Adventures Within Reach … Continue reading
Posted in Travel Advice
Leave a comment
Facts about Kilimanjaro Climb Costs: Choosing Your Kilimanjaro Tour Company
Recently, while browsing through the impassioned website of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP), of which Adventures Within Reach is a proud partner, I recalled a recent exchange with a traveler about the cost of our Kilimanjaro treks and why … Continue reading