Author Archives: Adventures Within Reach

Climbing Kilimanjaro: You can do it!

Posted on March 17, 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. Though … Continue reading →

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Argentine Patagonia: Adventure Travel Trips

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Patagonia is a vast region with a variety of striking ecosystems from the high Andes to the Atlantic coast. Visitors to this region can enjoy many outdoor  activities including trekking, sea kayaking and wildlife viewing in a diverse array of … Continue reading →

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Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements in Tanzania

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

All travelers coming from endemic countries to Tanzania are required to produce evidence of yellow fever vaccination. This travel requirement does not apply to those travelers coming from non-endemic countries. Travelers from non-endemic countries traveling through endemic countries are subject … Continue reading →

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What to expect when traveling to Tanzania

Posted on March 10, 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 trip more enjoyable. Bugs Mosquitoes are mainly a … Continue reading →

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Argentine Patagonia: Punta Norte and Orcas

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Every year around the month of March a group of ocras (also known as killer whales) does something amazing: they throw themselves on the beach of Punta Norte to capture sea lions. These orcas located off the coast of Peninsula … Continue reading →

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The Few, The Proud, The Lucky: Aconcagua 2011

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Here are the few, the proud, and the lucky who are on the AWR Aconcagua trip February 14 – March 2, 2011. Donald I consider myself a world explorer and somewhat seasoned mountaineer. I am a PhD student in planetary … Continue reading →

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Zanzibari: Boutique beach hotel in Zanzibar

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

The Zanzibari Hotel is a small, intimate hotel in the Nungwi area of Zanzibar Island (the very northern tip). Special Deal for April 1 – June 15, 2011: Pay for 4 nights, Stay for 5! Set above the beach on … Continue reading →

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Chamonix and the Mont Blanc Massif, Part Two

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

This past October AWR’s Tilden Daniels traveled to Chamonix, France. Located beneath the Mont Blanc, western Europe’s highest peak at 15,781 feet, the Chamonix valley is a must-see destination for anyone who loves the mountains. Here is the second of … Continue reading →

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Pongwe: Zanzibar Island Paradise

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

The Pongwe Beach Hotel is a true paradise retreat, set within a secluded bay on the northeast coast of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. The resort’s beautiful gardens surround sixteen beach front Zanzibarian cottages. You will find various local hand crafted Zanzibarian … Continue reading →

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Fees increase in Kenya

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Visa fees to Kenya had been cut in half for about 2 years, but as of January 1, 2011, they are back to their normal price: $50/person. As of March 1, 2011, national park fees to the Masai Mara are … Continue reading →

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