Last Minute Special: Tour du Mont Blanc, Save $700 July 1st, 2009 • by Matt Holmes The Tour du Mont Blanc is undeniably one of the world’s greatest inn-to-inn hiking routes, and a classic mountain adventure. I hope that you are enjoying your summer thus far, and that you have great adventures planned. We have a few spaces that we still need to fill for our August 22-30 Tour du Mont… Read More »
Bhutan: Hiking to Tiger's Nest Monastery June 29th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes The Hike to Tiger’s Nest – Beth Poulin experiences Bhutanese Buddhism in the Clouds At first it looks so small… As we followed the valley, as most things do in Bhutan – planes, trucks, rivers, cows, school children, you name it – our first glimpses of Tiger’s Nest necessitated squinting. How could one of the… Read More »
Responsible and Sustainable Travel Habits June 11th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes 16 Simple Ways for Travelers to Save the Planet By Eric Lucas Reprinted and adapted from MSN.com, April 2009 “No, I don’t need a clean plate,” I tell the server at a New York convention luncheon, I’ve come back for seconds, and I’m asking him to place the food on the same china plate I… Read More »
Bhutan Travel Writing June 5th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes BHUTAN: A Journey Into the Peaceful Kingdom “I would love to return to Bhutan someday. It really was such an amazing and unforgettable trip….something I never experienced before…something magical.” Bhutan In a far away place that is just starting to emerge, Is the mind, heart and soul of Mother Earth which we must preserve. Her… Read More »
Tales from the Trail: Costa Rica Adventure May 28th, 2009 • by Deborah Tobey Monkeys, Sloths and Toucans, oh my . . . . Last week I was lucky enough to experience Costa Rica. It was a whirlwind tour, as I had many site inspections to do and appointments to keep, however, I did get to enjoy the magic of this beautiful country with brilliant Boundless Journeys’ guides. It… Read More »