5 Adventure Travel Destinations that will Change Your Life September 15th, 2014 • by Karen Cleary Choosing an adventure travel destination can be daunting. The top destinations for adventure travel offer not only opportunities for physical challenge, but also elements that speak to our humanity: an immersion in nature, and the chance to disconnect from the frenetic pace of modern life and reconnect with our inner spirit. Whether you are feeling… Read More »
From WS: The Legendary Lionesses of Shumba Camp March 5th, 2014 • by Karen Cleary This post originally appeared on February 26, 2014 on Wilderness Safaris blog. It was written by Shumba Camp manager, Ingrid Baas Janssen. Shumba Camp is situated in the center of the Busanga Plains of Zambia, close to permanent water and within easy access of the teeming floodplains. Shumba is known for its large prides of… Read More »
For Your Valentine: Three Exciting Adventures for Two February 14th, 2014 • by Matt Holmes Happy Valentines Day, from all of us at Boundless Journeys! Be it a far-flung tropical paradise or a luxurious safari in the heart of Southern Africa, there’s no better way to celebrate the most romantic of holidays than by having a special adventure with the one you love. In keeping with the spirit of the… Read More »
Gear Guide: Hiking Boots, Trail Shoes, or Trail Sandals? February 5th, 2014 • by Deborah Tobey Ever hear that an extra pound on your feet is equivalent to five pounds on your back? Whether or not that oft-quoted piece of backcountry wisdom is right, one thing is definitely true: Hiking requires less effort in lightweight footwear. Therein lies the temptation to wear hiking shoes, or even a sturdy pair of sandals,… Read More »
Lessons from "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Movie January 3rd, 2014 • by Deborah Tobey I am sitting on my couch, content after a long day in the office, and on comes the trailer for the new movie, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” I am not sure exactly what this movie is about, but I am struck by the message on the screen: “Stop Dreaming, Start Living.” When Walter… Read More »
Five "Crown Jewel" Wildlife Sightings December 17th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Wildlife viewing is a cornerstone of the Boundless Journeys experience and just one of the many reasons to get off the tourist track and out into the wilderness on a naturalist-led walk or hike. Whether or not animals are the primary focus of your trip (if you’re on safari, for example) most of our guests… Read More »
Travel Enlightenment: Breaking Away from the Everyday December 3rd, 2013 • by Karen Cleary This November, I spent a week in Marrakech, Morocco, at a well-known industry conference focused on the concept of “experiential” travel. I spent four days in the company of some of the travel world’s most influential people. But the most impressive among them were those who found a way to use revenue generated by travel… Read More »
Historic Cocktails From Around the Globe October 2nd, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Be it a pub or a piazza, a scenic overlook or a back-country lodge, for me there’s often no better way to experience a destination than to park myself in the center of the action and soak it in over the cool (or warm) local cocktail of choice. Epic traveling writers such as Hemingway and… Read More »
Count Elephants by Moonlight on New "Supermoon" Safari in Zimbabwe August 13th, 2013 • by Karen Cleary As one of my favorite Africa travelers recently said to me, “I am so excited I am shaking in my seat!” That pretty much sums up the excitement around the Boundless Journeys office about a slate of new, small-group African safaris that will debut in 2014. We are still ironing out details for a few… Read More »
Night Watch: Our Favorite Stargazing Destinations May 15th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Most adventure travelers head out to the world’s great destinations in search of sublime landscapes, epic wildlife, fascinating culture, and mysterious ancient sites. But we often find it’s the more subtle aspects of these places that stay with our travelers long after they’ve returned home. Light filtering through a jellyfish-filled lake in Palau, the earthy… Read More »