Boundless Journeys: On achieving new heights in a tough economic climate July 31st, 2009 • by Matt Holmes 30 July 2009 The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) Interview with Destination Manager Karen Cleary Boundless Journeys recently received Travel + Leisure Magazine’s annual “World’s Best” Award as the #7 best tour operator in the world. Offering a range of small group and expert local guide trips for adventure travel vacations worldwide, Boundless Journeys continues to… Read More »
Adventures Of An Incurable Optimist - Michael J Fox in Bhutan July 23rd, 2009 • by Matt Holmes The Gross National Happiness of Bhutan The whole world, shaken by economic woes, is taking a closer look at optimism. Imagine a country which measures its success with a figure for “Gross National Happiness” instead of Gross National Product. Inspired by BHUTAN’S overarching development policy called “Gross National Happiness” (GNH), Michael J Fox was in… Read More »
Tales from the Trail: Tour du Mont Blanc Inn-to-Inn Hiking Tour July 16th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes France, Italy, and Switzerland: The Tour du Mont Blanc by Mary Jane Hammond My curiosity was piqued some years ago while guiding groups of hikers in the Canadian Rockies. On the trail a favorite topic of conversation is other hiking trips that guests have taken. The Tour of Mt Blanc was mentioned enough times that… Read More »
Planning an African Safari July 13th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes Planning an African Safari can present may challenges, and may seem overwhelming for those who would like to take this trip of a lifetime. There is much to consider, so we thought this recent article could provide a few basic tips on how to get started. Don’t let the fear of not knowing how to… Read More »
Boundless Journeys has been selected as the #7 best Tour Operator in the World by Travel & Leisure Magazine in their annual "World's Best" Awards July 10th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes Travel + Leisure (T+L) readers have chosen Boundless Journeys as #7 in the magazine’s 2009 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey. Their readers rated tour operators, properties and destinations on a variety of criteria. Tour operators were evaluated on the following characteristics: staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, accommodations, food, and value. Following tradition, highlights… Read More »