Taming the tiger on Taktsang trail May 4th, 2011 • by By, T. Sangay Wangchuk, Boundless Journeys Bhutanour 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 Bryan Haggerty Only a few more rooms available for our Iceland hiking tour, July 17-24. Call 800.941.8010 for details and to learn about special incentives to join us. Tour Overview Iceland is a land of contrasts more extreme than any place we’ve visited. Vast, desolate lava fields are interrupted by lush moss-carpeted valleys. Giant cascading waterfalls give… Read More »
Why I love small-group adventure travel April 22nd, 2011 • by Bryan Haggerty When helping clients choose their next adventure, I am often helping them choose between a private trip and one of our scheduled, small-group hiking tours. 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… 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 Boundless Journeys Vietnam tours – 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 »
Alaska Family Adventure with Boundless Journeys April 7th, 2011 • by Deborah Tobey Turn off the TV, close those computers, and take your family on an Alaskan adventure of a lifetime. This summer rediscover the great outdoors on a family trip to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. As you scramble atop a glacier, spot otters swimming alongside your kayak, or feel the energy of a dog sled ride, you will… Read More »