Author Archives: Adventures Within Reach

Epic Trip: Your Dream Destination

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Our staff has traveled the world and visited some of the planet’s most amazing adventure travel destinations. We already offer tours and treks in Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe, and each year we return to our favorite destinations as … Continue reading →

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Feed giraffes from your bedroom window

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

The Giraffe Manor is a must-see just outside of Nairobi, Kenya. Built in 1932 and modeled on a Scottish hunting lodge, Giraffe Manor offers a pleasing mixture of traditional and modern elegance. With its two storey entrance hall, majestic staircase … Continue reading →

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Low Visa Fees to Boost Travel to Kenya

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

The Kenyan government has decided to retain its visa fees at USD$25.00 in order to encourage travel to Kenya. Furthermore, visas for children under the age of 16 are waived. The changes are effective April 1, 2011 and aim to … Continue reading →

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Kili and Safari with World-Famous Science Educator

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

This is no ordinary trip! Mike Marlow, Associate Professor of Science Education at the University of Colorado at Denver, takes a group of science teachers to climb Kilimanjaro and go on safari in Tanzania every year (this is his 5th … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Pays du Mont Blanc

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

This post is by AWR staff member Tilden Daniels. He is currently traveling in Europe and Morocco. This past weekend I traveled to the area near the Mont Blanc in France and Switzerland. This entire region is known as the … Continue reading →

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Aconcagua: packing for the trek and summit day

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

We had a great client question recently about what they should expect to pack on their Aconcagua trek in January, 2012 and more precisely, what they should expect to carry after the mules are done hauling the gear to Aconcagua’s … Continue reading →

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Best times to climb Ecuador’s highest mountains

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Ecuador is increasingly being recognized as a fantastic mountaineering destination, one of the best in the Andes, with arguably the best value. Our mountain trips feature ascents of rugged multiple volcanic peaks up to 20,000 feet. One frequently asked question … Continue reading →

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Amazing Animals on Tanzania Safaris

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

This blog post is by AWR collaborator Sarah Martens. Sarah and her husband Ted are currently traveling around the world in search of adventure and, along the way, sampling some of AWR’s great trips and looking  for new destinations. My … Continue reading →

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Currency in Nepal

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Banks in Nepal will no longer be accepting Nepalese currency with portraits of Nepalese kings as of March 15, 2011.  The new Nepalese currency has a picture of Mt. Everest on it and will be accepted throughout Nepal.  Visitors doing … Continue reading →

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Tanzania Expectations

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

For many people, Tanzania is the first Third World country they have gone to.  It is also very different culturally.  Here are some things to be aware of, which will make your Kilimanjaro trek and Tanzania safari more enjoyable. ELECTRICITY … Continue reading →

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