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Where To Go In Southeast Asia: Thailand

Southeast Asia is a large and diverse region with several fascinating cultures. AWR offers trips in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos. While these Buddhist countries share many characteristics, they differ in their languages, landscapes, cultural heritages, traditions and cuisines. … Continue reading

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10 Steps To Planning Your Africa Safari

Congratulations! You’ve decided to go on an African safari, easily one of the top nature experiences in the world. But what’s next? What are the key considerations in deciding where you go in Africa and when you go? What about … Continue reading

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15-Day Owner-led Kilimanjaro Trek and Safari October 2012

Join Adventures Within Reach owner, Robin Paschall, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tanzania! Reach the highest point in Africa — the spectacular Mt. Kilimanjaro at 19,340 feet. We will be taking the 7-day Machame route with luxury Kili upgrade.  The … Continue reading

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Ecuador Trekking In The Andes

Ecuador is well-known for its iconic volcanoes including Cotopaxi, Chimborazo and Cayambe. These beautiful peaks rise high above the surrounding landscape, the Ecuadorian “Páramo,” and offer the spectacle of pristine glaciers along the equator. Cotopaxi is considered to be one … Continue reading

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10 Amazing Experiences Near Chamonix in the French Alps

1. Hike along the “Southern Balcony Trail” on the Tour du Mont Blanc The great “Southern Balcony Trail” along the Tour du Mont Blanc has fantastic views of the Mont Blanc, the Aiguille Verte and the Aiguille du Tour. The … Continue reading

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10 Things To Do in Cape Town You Might Not Know About

If you have more time in Cape Town, here are some great areas to see. The sights 1-6 are all in the central historic area and can be visited in a day. See Also: 1.  Bo-Kaap Also known as the … Continue reading

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Orca Season on Peninsula Valdés, Argentina

Every year in March and April wildlife enthusiasts head to Punta Norte on the northeast corner of Argentina’s Peninsula Valdés. Travelers hope to see one of the world’s amazing marine phenomenons: orcas (also known as killer whales) that swim up … Continue reading

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Machu Picchu Extension: The Galapagos

At Adventures Within Reach we are often asked what else you can do after a trip to Machu Picchu in Peru‘s Andes mountains. For travelers with two to three weeks for travel time there are several excellent options including more … Continue reading

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Top Luxury Hotels in Chamonix, France

Before and after treks or climbs in the French and Swiss Alps, we place most of our travelers in the comfortable 2-star Hôtel de l’Arve located in the center of Chamonix, only a few blocks from the main square and … Continue reading

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6 Best Beaches in Costa Rica

While the plethora of sights and adventures in Costa Rica’s rain forest can easily keep anyone busy for a week and more, many of our travelers want to extend on the beach for a few nights and take advantage of … Continue reading

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