Author Archives: Adventures Within Reach

The Glacier Express Train: St. Mortiz to Zermatt

The Glacier Express is Switzerland’s classic Alpine Train Tour! After a trek in the Alps many travelers wish to extend their journey to take in more of the Alps’ amazing scenery. We highly recommend the Glacier Express that runs from … Continue reading

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New Trips to Iceland!

Adventures Within Reach is pleased to announce new trips to Iceland! The country boasts some of the world’s best scenery and wonderful hiking among mountains, volcanoes, glaciers and the sea coast. In addition Iceland is easy to reach from both … Continue reading

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Inca Trail Permit Availability

Inca Trail permits are now sold out until October 2012.  We now have an on-line tool to check availability if you are interested in hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Inca Trail Permit Availability >> You need 3-4 permits … Continue reading

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Zombies on Kilimanjaro » Top Ten Reasons to Climb Kilimanjaro

A great new book was just released that talks about a father and son’s journey to the summit of Kilimanjaro.  The author, Tim Ward, shares his Top Ten Reasons to Climb Kilimanjaro: Why do 40,000 people a year seek to … Continue reading

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Best of Travel: South Africa DVD

I just watched the Best of Travel: South Africa DVD, and it is worth watching for anyone planning a trip to South Africa.  It only touches on a few areas and activities, but they highlight some interesting stories in each … Continue reading

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16-Day Owner-Led Best of South Africa

Join Robin Paschall, the owner of Adventures Within Reach,  on this semi-independent tour to the best areas of South Africa, including Cape Town The “Whale Route” Wine country Safari in Sabi Sands in the Kruger area Johannesburg DATES: November 11-26, … Continue reading

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Where To Go In Southeast Asia: Laos

Laos Where should you go on your trip to Laos? While our suggestions aren’t exhaustive, they give you an idea of the discoveries you can make in this often overlooked country. Pakse and the South: If you are traveling overland … Continue reading

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Where To Go In Southeast Asia: Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar Myanmar, also known as Burma, has been a difficult destination for many years. It is now emerging from decades of a rather repressive military regime with free elections and the normalization of relations with the west. Now is a … Continue reading

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Where To Go In Southeast Asia: Vietnam

Vietnam Where should you go on your trip to Vietnam? While our suggestions aren’t exhaustive, they give you an idea of the discoveries you can make in this often overlooked country. Hanoi and Halong: Hanoi is a great place to … Continue reading

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Where To Go In Southeast Asia: Cambodia

Cambodia Where should you go on your trip to Cambodia? While our suggestions aren’t exhaustive, they give you an idea of the discoveries you can make on your adventure. Siem Reap and Angkor: A visit to Siem Reap to discover … Continue reading

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