9 Crazy Facts about the World's Largest Land Animal April 6th, 2020 • by Bryan Haggerty As Boundless Journeys’ Safari Specialist, I’ve had amazing opportunities to venture into some of the wildest places in southern and eastern Africa. Not long ago, I returned from a week on Rwanda safari and got up-close to the endangered mountain gorillas! But this post isn’t about gorillas (as unbelievable as that was), it’s about elephants—one of… Read More »
Italians and their Pasta March 30th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes If you’ve never had pasta made from scratch, you are missing out. Fresh pasta is light, with just the right amount of “toothiness” (where the term al dente comes from), and has a savory flavor all its own—it’s not just a vehicle for sauce. Homemade pasta is imperfect and not uniform, which is part of it’s attraction. Someone… Read More »
Our Favorite Adventure Books March 24th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes When we aren’t out exploring the world for work or on personal travels, we read about exploring the world, other cultures, and magnificent places far from our home. Here are a few of our favorite adventure books. Please support your local independent bookstore! Matt, Boundless Journeys Founder Extraordinaire: The World is My Home by James A.… Read More »
Video: Rwanda Gorilla Tracking & Big Five Safari March 17th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes On our Rwanda safari tours, we go gorilla trekking to encounter endangered mountain gorillas found on the jungle-clad slopes of the Virunga Mountains, and come this close! to the largest primates on earth. Witnessing their natural behaviors in their protected habitat will perhaps be the most unforgettable experience of your life. Check out the full… Read More »
Azores Hiking Tour Slideshow March 4th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Portugal: Azores Islands Explorer Widely regarded as one of the world’s “best-kept secrets,” the Azores Islands are a wild and otherworldly archipelago. Our Portugal hiking tour in the Azores Archipelago traverses the Azores’ most scenic and dynamic Islands. You’ll hike volcanic calderas, enjoy the region’s unique cuisine (including exceptional wines and cheeses), and immerse yourself… Read More »