The Magic of Staying in a Japanese Ryokan in Autumn August 12th, 2026 • by Kristin Calkins For many Boundless Journeys travelers, the most memorable part of walking Japan’s historic Nakasendō Trail isn’t the miles covered each day. It’s arriving at a traditional ryokan while paper lanterns glow beneath brilliant autumn maples and gentle mists fade across the mountains of the Kiso Valley. The day’s hike is over, but another centuries-old tradition… Read More »
Nakasendō Trail: Japan's Original Highway Was Built for Walking August 10th, 2026 • by Kristin Calkins October is the best time to hike through Japan. After the summer heat fades, the mountain air turns crisp and brilliant colors light up the Kiso Valley. Japanese maples glow in shades of crimson. Golden ginkgo trees brighten temple grounds and village streets. Persimmons hang beneath farmhouse eaves like orange lanterns, while harvested rice fields… Read More »
Cool Summer Hiking: The Secret Hikers Have Always Known August 7th, 2026 • by Kristin Calkins For generations, summer vacations have been defined by beaches, sunshine, and soaring temperatures. At Boundless Journeys, we’re seeing a different trend with summer hiking. More travelers are asking where they can spend an entire day outdoors without planning every hour around the heat. They’re looking for fresh mornings, beautiful trails, and destinations where summer is… Read More »
3 Reasons Palau Is One of the World's Most Extraordinary Island Destinations August 3rd, 2026 • by Kristin Calkins There are more than 25,000 islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean. Most travelers can name only a handful. Palau isn’t usually one of them. But at Boundless Journeys, we’ve been exploring this remarkable island nation for years and understand why it’s considered one of the world’s premier marine destinations. Located about 500 miles east of… Read More »
Norway: Western Fjords Adventure - From Photos to Experience June 18th, 2026 • by Liz Smith One day, you’ll see a picture that stops your scroll. Not just because the scenery is beautiful, but because something about it feels different from your daily life. The space seems unimaginably expansive. The light looks softer. You can almost smell the cool, clear air. Pay attention to that moment. That’s how my journey to the western fjords… Read More »
Croatia & Montenegro: A Meaningful Journey Along the Dalmatian Coast June 2nd, 2026 • by Jane Agran Everything you can imagine about being on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia is true. The shimmering, turquoise Adriatic, which looks just like the pictures you see in a travel magazine. The historic, walled cities that are over a thousand years old, with cobbled streets, ancient churches and storefronts. This delightful experience is just one of… Read More »
Ireland with Boundless Journeys | Nothing Short of Amazing February 12th, 2026 • by Marianne Eaton Ireland has a way of capturing your heart as soon as you step foot on their rocky, rainy soil. Our trip was nothing short of amazing, shaped by great food, exceptional guides, centuries of history, and traveling companions who made every mile better. Let’s start with our guides, Paul and Kate. Knowledgeable without being overwhelming, they… Read More »
Highland Games: Strength, Skill & Scottish Heritage April 3rd, 2025 • by Around 1040 AD, it’s said that King Malcolm III of Scotland was looking for the fastest man to be his royal messenger. So, he held a foot race up Craig Chonnich near Breamar. That day was more than just a win for a really fast Scot—it was, some say, the first iteration of the Scotland… Read More »
A Nature Lover’s Paradise: New Zealand’s Flora & Fauna April 2nd, 2025 • by Bryan Haggerty A long, long time ago—about 80 million years—the islands that make up present-day New Zealand separated from the Gondwana supercontinent. That left the wildlife on board a few dozen millennia to do their own thing, resulting in an ecosystem like nowhere else in the world. That’s the main reason a New Zealand hiking tour feels… Read More »