Author Archives: Adventures Within Reach

Meet Our Team: AWR Staff Profiles

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Our adventure specialists have traveled the world and are ready to share their knowledge and years of experience with you! Find out where we’ve traveled and why we are passionate about helping others with their adventures around the globe! Discover … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gorilla Permit Availability!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

UPDATE (August 1, 2011): Rwanda has just added 2 new Gorilla Families to trekkers! The original information is still valid for Uganda AND we have increased availability in Rwanda! Gorilla permits for the summer months of 2011 have been almost … Continue reading →

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Conversation with Uganda and Rwanda Safari Expert Phil Ward

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Recently we had the great honor of having Phil Ward, a long-time Uganda and Rwanda safari expert, come by our Boulder, Colorado office for a visit and a chat. He was gracious enough to allow me to ask him a … Continue reading →

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Luxury Galapagos Boats: the Eclipse and Athala II

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

The Eclipse is perhaps the finest mid-sized luxury vessels to cruise the Galapagos. Accommodating 48 passengers, the Eclipse offers unparalleled service, beautifully appointed rooms, and excellent itineraries that show visitors the best of what the Galapagos has to offer. The … Continue reading →

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The Galapagos Cruise Experience – Choosing the Right Boat

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

I recently enjoyed an amazing cruise in the Galapagos (June 2011). My first trip to “the enchanted islands” (“las islas encantadas” as they were known early on to Spanish sailors who thought the often misty islands floated in the sea) … Continue reading →

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Summer 2011 Treks in the French, Swiss and Italian Alps

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Are you considering a summer vacation to Europe? July through September is the best time for hut-to-hut treks in the French/Swiss Alps that take you through spectacular landscapes among rugged granite spires and spectacular glaciers. We have some excellent groups … Continue reading →

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World’s 10 best places to climb

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Lonely Planet and Today Travel posted their list of the world’s 10 best places to climb.  Adventures Within Reach offers a number of the destinations on their list including Kilimanjaro, glacier trekking in Argentina, and Iquitos, Peru. However, I have … Continue reading →

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Kilimanjaro Charity Climb with MAD

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

This July, Adventures Within Reach is excited to sponsor MAD for a second year in a row as they raise money for the children of Tanzania.  All contributions go towards helping local children attend a great school in Himo, Tanzania … Continue reading →

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Photography Travel Club – Ireland in June!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Adventures Within Reach is excited to join with the Photofly Travel Club to offer exciting photography tours around the world. Come travel the world and share your love for photography at the same time! Photofly Travel Club is a great … Continue reading →

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Buying clothing and gear for your trip

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

One nice thing about travel is it gives you an excuse to buy lots of nice new things.  We have a new relationship with Moosejaw, a provider of outdoor clothing and gear.  Benefits include Free shipping on orders over $49 … Continue reading →

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