Author Archives: Adventures Within Reach

A Trek For Every Month: Top Hikes Around The World (March, April & May)

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Adventures Within Reach

Read below to learn about our top trekking destinations for March, April and May. We’ve picked some of our best options in Tanzania, Chile, Nepal, France, Switzerland, Peru and Bhutan! Not everyone can take off on an epic international trip … Continue reading →

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Affordable Group Trips for Kilimanjaro and a Safari

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Adventures Within Reach

One of the most exciting adventure trips in the world is combining a Kilimanjaro climb with a wildlife safari in the renowned Serengeti.  The joy of seeing a baby zebra take her first steps or the thrill of peering into the … Continue reading →

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2-for-1 Tanzania Luxury SkySafari

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

The SkySafari is one of the most comfortable and luxurious ways to experience the amazing landscapes and wildlife of northern Tanzania. On this amazing itinerary you spend 8 days visiting the major safari parks in Tanzania: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the … Continue reading →

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Deciding Where to Stay on Zanzibar

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

What best describes you? Dig your feet in the sand, lay back, and do nothing. Something reasonably priced with some amenities and a pool. International, all-inclusive with lots of amenities including a nightclub. Luxury with all the amenities. Elite luxury … Continue reading →

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Using Cell Phones Internationally

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

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 →

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What to Pack in Your Carry On Bag

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

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 →

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9 Things I Learned While Traveling (Some of Them Painfully)

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

#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 →

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Airport Lounges – Are They Worth It?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

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 →

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7 Differences Between Switzerland and Tanzania

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

I don’t know that many people would think that Switzerland and Tanzania are much alike, but here are some fun contrasts! #1 Switzerland:       Cool to cold temperatures depending on elevation and season. Tanzania:            Hot, hot, hot except at night when … Continue reading →

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An Amazing “2 for 1” Special on a November, 2012 Antarctica, Falklands, and South Georgia Expedition!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

People often ask me, ‘Dan, what is your favorite trip?’ And to be fair, it’s a very very tough question for me to answer since I am absolutely elated by simple pleasures like backpacking in the Colorado wilderness, canoeing in … Continue reading →

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