Meet the Penguins of Patagonia January 22nd, 2025 • by Michelle Cournoyer When you imagine Patagonia, it’s probably the landscapes you conjure first—the jagged peaks of Mount Fitz Roy, or the azure lakes spread below the Andes. While that remoteness is part of the appeal, don’t be fooled into thinking Patagonia is uninhabited. It’s just that at South America’s southern tip, penguins outnumber humans. A real-life penguin… Read More »
All About Glaciers March 29th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Glaciers are impressive natural formations. Massive and always on the move, glaciers are nothing short of magnificent. Scientists learn an incredible amount of information from glacial ice about historical precipitation and temperature cycles, atmospheric chemistry composition, solar variability, volcanic eruptions, and other scientific things. But wait! There is plenty to learn, even for the non-scientists… Read More »
A Conversation with Daniel Canteros, Boundless Journeys' Argentina Guide December 7th, 2022 • by Boundless Journeys We interviewed Daniel Canteros as part of our series showcasing the amazing people that make traveling with Boundless Journeys so special. Read on to discover what Daniel loves most about Argentina.
Appreciating the Little Things in Argentina September 22nd, 2022 • by Bryan Haggerty Just like you, the team here at Boundless Journeys are adventure travel enthusiasts drawn to destinations where we can hike, explore, and take in the outdoors. When someone says Argentina, we automatically think, “Patagonia!” The region is iconic in the adventure travel world and ranks high on our must-visit lists. The turquoise-hued lakes, the imposing… Read More »
Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego Extension Slideshow March 20th, 2021 • by Matt Holmes Argentina: Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego Extension This unforgettable Argentina tour expires the remote, spectacular “End of the World” at the southernmost tip of South America. Interested in our Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia tour? Contact us.
Endless Elbow Room February 8th, 2021 • by Karen Cleary Like Julie Andrews in the opening of the Sound of Music with arms outstretched and twirling in an open field, there’s nothing I enjoy more than having a lot of room to myself. This is one reason I always prefer to travel to lesser-known sites and regions—there’s space to explore undisturbed and enjoy unobstructed views. Blissfully, there still remain… Read More »
World's Best Waterfalls December 21st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes From a thin trickle of water down a rock wall to thundering, foaming torrents, waterfalls are as diverse as the landscapes in which they are found. They ebb and flow with rainfall and snowmelt, dive into crystal clear pools, and carve out rocks over millennia. Each one has its own personality. Which one(s) will you get to… Read More »
8 of the World's Most Beautiful Lakes September 15th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes In the heat of the summer (it can get into the 90s here in Vermont), my family and I are so grateful for the little pond in our yard. While it may not be particularly grand, it is quintessential Vermont and perfect for a swim on a hot day. No matter how large or small,… Read More »
How to make empanadas September 9th, 2020 • by Michelle Cournoyer Hi there! As the destination manager for our Argentina tours, I was thrilled when I had the opportunity to scout our Patagonia hiking adventure a couple of years ago. I was mostly excited for the mountains but was delightfully surprised by the fantastic food, including the famed empanadas—Argentina’s most popular snack. Although these half-moon, stuffed… Read More »
Patagonia Slideshow September 1st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Argentina: Patagonia Hiking Journey Vast, remote, and at times, unforgiving, it’s a place that has captured the imaginations of everyone from explorers and scientists, to ranchers and visitors from around the globe. Interested in our Argentina hiking tours? Contact us.