On the Trail in New Zealand June 1st, 2016 • by Matt Holmes As part of the Boundless Journeys Home Team, I was thrilled to join one of our groups on one of our New Zealand adventure tours. When I had a moment to sit down and type up an email, I sent back these updates to the home team in Vermont—needless to say, I made them all… Read More »
How We Travel Responsibly May 25th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes Lots of companies tout responsible travel. So, what does it mean here at Boundless Journeys and how does it inform our itineraries? We want to preserve the places we go for years to come—so our children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren can have the same amazing adventures that we have had. When we put together a… Read More »
First Hand: Traveling in Europe Post-Attacks May 20th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes The chaos and uncertainty following the Paris and Brussels terrorist attacks were all too familiar to those of us who live in places where there’s been terrorist activity. I recently returned from 2 weeks split between Scotland, London, and Paris and flew through Brussels, so my timing to write this post couldn’t be better. Just… Read More »
Must Haves While Traveling: Office Poll May 10th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes We took an office poll among our staff here at Boundless Journeys to learn which one or two accessories we always bring with us while traveling. Here’s what we said: Matt, President and Founder: I recently discovered the SteriPEN Ultra Portable UV Purifier and am hooked. It can kill 99.9% of bacteria and other bad things that can cause water-borne… Read More »
Guide to Scottish Beer and Food May 4th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes As part of the experience of traveling and visiting a new and different place, I take every opportunity to try local cuisine, even if something is a bit out of my comfort zone! While on our Scotland hiking tour, I was able to try the top food for which the country is known, and then… Read More »