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Adventure Travel on Facebook

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

Adventures Within Reach is now on Facebook! Our page has our latest blog entries slide shows photo albums YouTube videos t-shirts and mugs you can buy a world clock Stop by and become a fan!

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In’s and Out’s of Getting a Tibet Permit

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

With all the travel to China for the Olympics, the rules have changed to get a Chinese visa, which impacts many people traveling to Tibet.  Here is everything you need to know to get your Tibet travel permit and your … Continue reading →

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Tour the Himalayas with scholar John Bellezza

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

Adventures Within Reach is offering two trips with archaeologist John Bellezza in 2009 — one to remote regions of Tibet in May and one to the forbidden kingdom of Mustang, Nepal in September. John Vincent Bellezza is a visiting scholar … Continue reading →

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Videos from Kilimanjaro and Tanzania Safari

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

Great videos from Kilimanjaro and Tanzania safari in June 2008! Welcoming to Camp Mawenzi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsmiOu7_nTo Lake Manyara zebras http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QpnVNI048A Lake Manyara baboons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8hR6cIEK44 Lake Manyara elephant herd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUHwA0y2avk Leopard with dinner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUAVS78YRrE Hippo pool in the rain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqkQg0gWbcQ Lioness and … Continue reading →

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Everything you ever wanted to know about getting to Machu Picchu

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

GETTING THERE To get to Machu Picchu, you take the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) to the village of Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). From there, you take a shuttle bus 9km to the Machu … Continue reading →

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Climbing Kilimanjaro for the Prostate Awareness Foundation

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

In September 2008, a group of 8 men and women will be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,340 ft) to raise funding for education and outreach programs for the Prostate Awareness Foundation. This expedition has two primary objectives: 1) raise critically needed … Continue reading →

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Kilimanjaro Marathon

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

The 2009 Kilimanjaro Marathon has been scheduled for February 22. There is a full marathon, a half-marathon, and 5k fun run, so there is something for everyone. The course starts and ends in the town of Moshi and goes uphill … Continue reading →

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Great Travel Tools on the Web

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

There are many great travel tools on the web these days! Keep this list handy when planning your next trip and visit our website for the latest tools and links. PLANNING TOOLS Farecast Predicts trends in airfare over time in … Continue reading →

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Tibet Reopens to Foreign Tourists

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

Happy days are back in Tibet! Tibet reopened to foreign tourists on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 after a 3 month closure. Chinese tourists have been traveling to the region since April 23, and all has been peaceful in the area. … Continue reading →

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Book Holiday Travel Now

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

I know it’s hot outside, but believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about the Christmas holiday season! Many of the boats in the Galapagos are already full in December and January and airfares are starting to creep … Continue reading →

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