A fascinating side trip, Boundless Journeys-style - Vietnam May 8th, 2012 • by Matt Holmes – Written by Boundless Journeys’ Vietnam guest Barbara H. Because my husband is in the furniture business, our Vietnam tour guide Elske arranged for a visit to a village that makes heavy, traditional Asian furniture. Dong Ky was a real highlight for all of us with its narrow muddy streets, open-air workshops with craftsmen at… Read More »
Tips for exchanging currency for your next trip April 13th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey So, you’re getting ready for your next walking tour, and are wondering where – and when – to get local currency for your trip. Here are some recommendations from our home team of travel experts: Credit Cards: You can use your credit card just as you would at home. Card issuers typically tack on currency-conversion… Read More »
Impressions of Myanmar – A Boundless Journeys Preview April 6th, 2012 • by Matt Holmes You may have caught wind of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, a Southeast Asian nation that is emerging from relative isolation and entering onto the global stage. If you are an adventurous traveler and someone looking for an experience out of the ordinary, there’s reason to turn your attention to this place. I’ve just visited… Read More »
Thinking of exploring Peru’s famed lost city of Machu Picchu this summer? Plan ahead – permits are going fast! March 23rd, 2012 • by Bryan Haggerty It happens every year, but 2012 seems even earlier than usual. Only 500 permits per day are issued for people to hike on the Inca trail into Machu Picchu, and already permits are sold out for almost the entire month of July. As of this writing in March, there is still good availability for August,… Read More »
Spotlight on Boundless Journeys Guides March 9th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey The importance of the guide in a Boundless Journeys tour cannot be overestimated. Much more than a tour escort, our guides are the key to creating exceptional experiences that stay with our guests for a lifetime. That is why we choose only the best guides who are local to the area you are exploring, passionate… Read More »