The Unexpected Luxuries of a Safari September 17th, 2019 • by Karen Cleary An Africa safari may well be the epitome of adventure, but that doesn’t have to mean you’ll be roughing it—quite the contrary, in fact. On Boundless Journeys safaris, you’ll enjoy the very best, in more ways than you may expect. We appreciate high thread-count linens, gourmet meals, sundowner cocktails, and airy en suite tents with… Read More »
Botswana vs. Tanzania: Where to go for a once-in-a-lifetime safari! February 12th, 2019 • by Karen Cleary Perhaps the most daunting task when planning a once-in-a-lifetime African safari is simply deciding where to go. Tanzania and Botswana are two of the most celebrated wildlife destinations (and our two most popular). Ultimately, you’ll have to do some soul-searching to determine the type of experience you are looking for, but here are a few… Read More »
What to expect on your first luxury safari November 22nd, 2018 • by Matt Holmes An African safari may well be the epitome of adventure and is an experience many people have dreamt of all their life. There are many ways to “do a safari,” but ultimately, you get what you pay for. A luxury safari, the kind of adventure tour that we offer, is a once-in-a-lifetime trip where you’ll enjoy… Read More »
8 Best Places to Go on Vacation in April & May October 30th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes There are some places where spring is the best time of year to visit—the landscape pops with color, few other travelers share the trails and towns, and the weather is near-ideal for being outdoors. Let us help you find the perfect destination for your springtime adventure! Bhutan Why April? The mountainous areas of Bhutan have pronounced rainy… Read More »
Best Places to Go in February and March August 8th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Planning your next vacation for early next year? Wondering what the best places to go in February and March are? Since most of us are stuck in the bleak doldrums of winter, February and March are wonderful months to travel. Not only is it a perfect time for a pick-me-up at this point in the… Read More »
3 Best Off-Grid Destinations June 5th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Once in a while, don’t you wish you could just get away from it all—truly escape the everyday routine, disconnect, and not think about anything but the landscape surrounding you? Yes? Well then, check out these destinations! Okavango Delta, BotswanaDaydreaming about African safaris conjures images of solitude while enjoying the sound of the wind rustling… Read More »
These are a Few of My Favorite Things - Gear Guide December 13th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes Here at the Boundless Journeys home office in Stowe, Vermont, we often get questions from guests on our hiking tours about what to pack, how to pack, and what we always bring for our own travel adventures. While every trip is different, here is a quick guide to some gear favorites. (Please note we have… Read More »
Video: A Safari in Zimbabwe November 24th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes We put this short video together from some footage our destination manager took while there. Whether adding to a longer safari through Southern Africa or immersing yourself in all this country has to offer, a world of wild adventures awaits you on a Zimbabwe safari with Boundless Journeys.
How to Spend 15 Hours on an Airplane September 15th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes Of all the active adventure tours that we offer, our southern Africa, Asia, and Palau tours are the only places where you’d need a 15+ hour nonstop flight to get there. When I traveled to Asia to join our Bhutan hiking tours, I flew nonstop from New York to Guangzhou, China (16 hours), and then… Read More »
7 Bragworthy Experiences August 31st, 2017 • by Matt Holmes It’s probably obvious that here at Boundless Journeys, we are passionate about travel. But more specifically, we’re passionate about finding and creating incredible, one-of-a-kind adventures that will leave you with lasting memories…because, quite frankly, they have left us with lasting memories. If you want to truly immersive adventure in a destination—the people, the environment, and… Read More »