Category Archives: Travel Advice

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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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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Bahia Bustamante: Argentina’s Wild Atlantic Coast

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Bahia Bustamante is a coastal region in northern Patagonia located south of the Valdés Peninsula. Often overlooked, this region offers opportunities for travelers to discover local culture on ranches and to see and photograph abundant marine mammals and birds. Bahia … Continue reading →

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Passports and Visas in a Hurry!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Need a visa application form? Not sure about the entry requirements?  Need a U.S. passport in a hurry?  Getting multiple visas?  Going to Tibet?  Changing your name? U.S. and Canadian citizens can use Travisa, a fast and easy way to … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Reignites Quest for Sustainable Travel

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

As I reflect on Earth Day and what it means to me, I am reminded of all the ways we can help the earth even if we are traveling. Using ethically trained, local guides that adhere to environmental guidelines such … Continue reading →

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Extensions from Geneva for Independent Travelers

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

If you’re interested in trekking in the Alps, you might want to consider extending your trip to one of Europe’s other destinations. You could even head down to Morocco for a trek in the High Atlas Mountains and a few … Continue reading →

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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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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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