Night Watch: Our Favorite Stargazing Destinations May 15th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Most adventure travelers head out to the world’s great destinations in search of sublime landscapes, epic wildlife, fascinating culture, and mysterious ancient sites. But we often find it’s the more subtle aspects of these places that stay with our travelers long after they’ve returned home. Light filtering through a jellyfish-filled lake in Palau, the earthy… Read More »
Snorkeling at Caño Island with Boundless Journeys April 18th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes While most of the world’s most famous wild islands are reached by heading out to sea for days at a time, Caño Island lies less than an hour’s boat ride off Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. A perfect choice for nature enthusiasts looking for an exclusive, off-the-beaten-path adventure. With some of the healthiest coral reefs left… Read More »
Exploring Vietnamese Cuisine April 5th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes My Vietnamese guide Su Xuan lead me through the narrow alleyways of the Old quarter of Hanoi, pointing out the astonishing variety of street food delicacies from vendors’ stalls spilling out onto the pavement. A blend of sweet, sour, and savory aromas overwhelmed me just as much as the need to be vigilant as we… Read More »
New Project Lends A Hand to Aspiring Travelers March 21st, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Hello fellow travelers! I’m excited to be the newest member of the Boundless Journeys team, and I look forward to helping you plan your next dream trip. One of the many things that drew me to Boundless Journeys is their commitment to responsible travel in the places where they operate—whether making a conscious effort to lighten… Read More »
Giving Alms Respectfully While in Laos March 12th, 2013 • by Bryan Haggerty It’s a picture postcard sigh you’ll encounter while in Luang Prabang on our Laos tours: a long line of orange-clad monks proceeding down a main street collecting alms from the town’s Buddhist faithful. Increasingly, tourists are flocking to witness the spectacle in Luang Prabang. Follow these simple guidelines to help keep your experience as unobtrusive… Read More »