Video: Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari May 5th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Botswana is Africa for purists—those who seek unspoiled nature, far from the more touristed routes, while Zimbabwe is a reemerging safari destination, known by safari insiders as the place for elephant-lovers. Venture into this remote corner of Southern Africa with Boundless Journeys, and you’ll have a front-row seat to awe-inspiring game—lions, hippos, giraffes, and zebras… Read More »
Sounds of the World April 28th, 2020 • by Deborah Tobey We rarely talk about the sounds that we encounter when traveling and how they may differ by or even define a destination. We highlight the other senses—views from the trail, the tastes of cuisine, the feeling of dirt beneath our feet, and the scent of pine or the ocean, but we don’t talk about what we… Read More »
7 unusual animals you've probably never heard of April 21st, 2020 • by Kristen Bernarsky As the person in the office who boasts the most pets (3 dogs and a cat), it came as no surprise to my co-workers that I wanted to do personalized pet gifts and to write a post on animals. There are so many unusual animals out there in the world, I’ve picked out a few… Read More »
Our Favorite Adventure Movies April 13th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes In a previous post, we made recommendations for our favorite books about adventure and other cultures. For more immediate gratification than the few days it might take to read a book, here are some of our favorite adventure-related movies. This batch is all based on or inspired by real people or true events and can be… Read More »
Our Favorite Adventure Books March 24th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes When we aren’t out exploring the world for work or on personal travels, we read about exploring the world, other cultures, and magnificent places far from our home. Here are a few of our favorite adventure books. Please support your local independent bookstore! Matt, Boundless Journeys Founder Extraordinaire: The World is My Home by James A.… Read More »
Video: Rwanda Gorilla Tracking & Big Five Safari March 17th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Perhaps best known for the endangered mountain gorillas found on the jungle-clad slopes of the Virunga Mountains, coming this close! to the largest primates on earth and witnessing their natural behaviors in their protected habitat will perhaps be the most unforgettable experience of your life. Check out the full itinerary.
What it's like to be on Safari December 26th, 2019 • by Karen Cleary We truly love and appreciate when guests share they journeys with us, either while they are traveling or when they return home. In this case, one of our guests regaled us with her daily emails while on our Tanzania: Great Migration Safari. Below is her account of her adventure in Africa (edited for length). PRE-TOUR… Read More »
6 Ways to Warm Up This Winter November 22nd, 2019 • by Matt Holmes After a generally pleasant October at our home office in Vermont, November came in (as it does most years) with a vengeance. The trees are bare now, snow is on the ground, and sub-freezing temperatures have settled in. We’ve pulled out our flannel shirts, bought ice melt, and found our snow scrapers. This time of year, our… Read More »
Namibia Safari Slideshow September 24th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes On safari in Namibia with Boundless Journeys Explore the unique landscape and desert-adapted wildlife in near complete seclusion and luxury. Interested? Contact Karen at 1-800-941-8010 or Karen@boundlessjourneys.com.
Botswana Safari Slideshow September 24th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes On safari in Botswana with Boundless Journeys Explore this remote wilderness in near complete seclusion and luxury. Interested? Contact Karen at 1-800-941-8010 or Karen@boundlessjourneys.com.