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, “Gross National Happiness” (GNH), Michael J Fox was recently 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 Mont Blanc European hiking tour, I was mentioned enough… 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 »
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 Mont Blanc hiking… Read More »