Happily Ever After? December 28th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Two professors from the University of Colorado embark on a research study to uncover people’s perceptions of those who acquire things versus experiences. Is a hot new sports car or an Italy walking tour going to make you happier? That is exactly what two professors are setting out to discover. You think the car will… Read More »
Featured Journey: Morocco, Imperial Cities and Desert Oases December 16th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Tour Overview From medieval souks in Fez, to the awesome grandeur of the Sahara, to the lands of traditional Berber agriculturalists in the High Atlas Mountains, our Morocco hiking tour of exotic Morocco embraces the diversity of this ancient and fascinating land. Venture back to a slower time of mint tea in shaded courtyards, and experience… Read More »
Boundless Journeys Voted Best Tour Operator December 2nd, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Global Traveler Announces 7th Annual Reader Survey Award Winners BEST TOUR OPERATOR: BOUNDLESS JOURNEYS The GT Tested Reader Survey names the top in the travel industry. The results are in! For the seventh consecutive year, Global Traveler conducted its GT Tested Reader Survey, asking frequent business and luxury travelers to name the best in a… Read More »
Lonely Planet Names Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2011 November 5th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes From their new book, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2011, the editors at this renowned publication have compiled the best in atmosphere, cuisine, culture, and adventure into a list of the Top 10 Countries to visit in the upcoming year. As always, we like to highlight destinations in our collection that are included in these… Read More »
How weather works: The Monsoon October 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes When planning travel to Bhutan, India, or other Asian countries, climatic considerations must be made; India has a distinct monsoon season. A monsoon (from the Arabic mausim or season) occurs when land surfaces heat up and cool down quicker than nearby oceans. It’s a cycle: While hot summers drive land temperatures skyward, the sea remains cold.… Read More »