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Taylor Sisters of Wisconsin Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to Raise Money for Tanzania School Children

In December 2013, Katie and Abbie Taylor, sisters from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, will be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro on the 7-day Machame Route to raise money for the Make A Difference charity. Katie, 23, is living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She works at … Continue reading

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Should I take a Group Tour or a Private Tour?

PRO’s of Private Tours Start at any time of day (within scheduling constraints) Customize your itinerary to your interests Time the day as you wish (site visits, shopping, lunch/snack time, toilet breaks) Best guides – with personal attention to your … Continue reading

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Half Off Last-Minute 2013 Antarctica Expedition Cruises

THIS WEEK ONLY  (new bookings September 30 – October 4, 2013), you can get up to 50% off select Sea Spirit voyages in Antarctica! All cabin categories are on sale and prices start at $3745 per passenger.  Contact us to … Continue reading

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How to Pick the Best Costa Rica Canyoning Experience

Canyoning (also known as “canyoneering”) is easily among the world’s greatest adrenaline outdoor activities. It’s essentially a sport of descending narrow canyons with the assist of ropes and climbing harnesses for safety. Participants get to experience truly unique places in … Continue reading

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Innocent Eyes 2014 Charity Trip — Kilimanjaro & Safari

2014 is the year you will climb the highest mountain in Africa! Have you dreamed of watching the sunrise over Africa from the top of the highest free-standing mountain in the world? Or watching the sunset over the Serengeti while … Continue reading

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7 Great Packing Tips

Here’s some great advice from Hipmunk on packing: 1. Make a list. Don’t rely on memory alone in those final crazy hours before a vacation. A list will help you remember everything you need – from the basics like socks and … Continue reading

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A Trek For Every Month: Top Hikes Around The World (September, October & November)

Read below to learn about our top trekking destinations for September, October and November. We’ve picked some of our best options in Peru, Nepal, India, Ecuador and Morocco! This post is the third installment of the Adventures Within Reach “Trek a Month” overview … Continue reading

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Track your Trek in Real-Time!

Your friends and family can now follow you on your trek in real-time! We are offering this service for free for our travelers on these trips: Climbing Kilimanjaro Hiking the Inca Trail Trekking to Everest Base Camp People will be … Continue reading

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Aconcagua 2013-2014 Dates and Pricing

Are you planning to climb Aconcagua this year? We are pleased to announce dates and pricing for the 2013-2014 climbing season for group trips and private expeditions. Let us know of any questions or concerns – we’ll help you decide if Aconcagua … Continue reading

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Korey Lee Wins the Antarctica Cruise Contest!

Korey Lee of New York is the winner of our “Buy-One-Get-One-Free Antarctica Cruise Contest.” Congratulations to Korey! Korey’s travel companion is Eric Haung. Both Korey and Eric climbed Kilimanjaro, went on a northern Tanzania safari, and visited Zanzibar with Adventures … Continue reading

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