BJourneys' Best Travel App Superlatives June 18th, 2013 • by Bryan Haggerty While I have always been a big proponent of leaving behind as much technology as possible while on vacation, ever since I got my smartphone, I have to admit, there are some pretty handy gadgets available to smooth out the road and enhance the travel experience. Video chatting on Skype with my kids while on… Read More »
Change of Place: Guiding Our Vietnam Guide Around Stowe, Vermont June 5th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes We stopped by Eldweiss general store and Deli on our way up to Mt. Mansfield, the highest mountain in Vermont. Elske enthusiastically hopped out of the car to poke around the store. She immediately went over to the beverage section and pointed to the 2-liter plastic coke bottles lined up on the shelf next to… Read More »
Eat Like a Local When You’re On the Road May 29th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Sure, there are lots of ways to get to the heart of a new destination, but for me the route is almost always edible. Whether taking in the market view over a bowl of Cha Ca in Hanoi while on our Vietnam tours, sipping espresso at a café in Tivoli, or biting into a powdery… Read More »
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 »