Tales from the Trail: Amalfi Coast walking tour research May 10th, 2011 • by Deborah Tobey Having just returned from a scouting expedition to the Amalfi Coast I am continuing to digest the flavors, sights, and sounds that overwhelmed my senses. From the astounding landscapes dotted with countless lemon trees and azure waters, to the fresh seafood and pasta, and delightful towns built into rugged, towering cliffs, it is no wonder… Read More »
Taming the tiger on Taktsang trail May 4th, 2011 • by verb-admin By, T. Sangay Wangchuk, Boundless Journeys Bhutan Guide Taktsang means tiger’s den in Bhutanese language. It is the name given to clusters of temples built over a cliff. This famous site is popular amongst both Buddhists and tourists. Situated in the district of Paro (western part of Bhutan), the tourist guides fondly refer to the… Read More »
Iceland Special Opportunity April 27th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary Only a few more rooms available for our Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice hiking tour, July 17-24. Call 800.941.8010 or e-mail Karen@www.boundlessjourneys.com for details and to learn about special incentives to join us. Iceland Hiking Tour Overview Iceland is a land of contrasts more extreme than any place we’ve visited. Vast, desolate lava… Read More »
Why I love small-group adventure travel April 22nd, 2011 • by Karen Cleary When helping clients choose their next adventure, I am often helping them choose between a private trip and one of our scheduled, small-group journeys. While there are plenty of great reasons to choose a private trip – if you have specific dates, it’s your honeymoon, or you are taking the kids abroad for the first… Read More »
As if you needed another reason to visit Hanoi April 12th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes When chatting with my brother recently, a human services advocate in Burlington, VT, our conversation called to mind one of the brightest gems on a Boundless Journeys tour – a visit to the KOTO Restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam. In the capital city, cultural sites and culinary delights are abundant; the city is a Southeast Asian… Read More »