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 »
A Guide to Bhutanese Festivals March 13th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes The chance to attend a Bhutanese festival (tshechu) is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity few outside the kingdom have. From the moment you enter the dzong courtyard, the energy is palpable as you find your place among locals dressed in their finest ghos and kiras, attending for both the religious merit and to join in the joyful… Read More »
8 Must Do's in Bhutan February 21st, 2020 • by Kristen Bernarsky Bhutan is one of our favorite destinations. Almost half of our Vermont-based staff have been there and explored this remote country with our incredible team of guides – perhaps the best guides in the world for their boundless enthusiasm for their country and culture, and most importantly, the generosity they display in sharing Bhutan with… 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 »
Video: Eastern Bhutan Revealed November 1st, 2019 • by Kristen Bernarsky We are excited to explore and share the eastern regions of Bhutan with those new to Bhutan and those who have dreamed of returning. If you’ve enjoyed reading and are inspired to join us or have questions about the adventures featured in this post, please give us a call at 1-800-941-8010 or send us… Read More »
Cambodia Slideshow September 24th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes Boundless Journeys in Cambodia Extend your Bhutan, Nepal, or Vietnam trip to explore the history, culture, and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor! Interested? Contact Kristen at 1-800-941-8010 or kristen@boundlessjourneys.com.
Boundless Bhutan Slideshow September 24th, 2019 • by Kristen Bernarsky Boundless Journeys in Bhutan Explore this secluded Himalayan Kingdom. Interested? Contact Kristen at 1-800-941-8010 or kristen@boundlessjourneys.com.
There's No App For This... August 6th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes In this digital age, it’s easy to be an armchair traveler—browsing travel magazines on an iPad, scrolling through photos on social media, trying to market through themarketingheaven.com, or reading a blog on the newest undiscovered destination. But nothing replaces actually being there and experiencing a new culture, landscape, or activity! An app can’t leave you breathless… Read More »
8 Places to Go in October & November May 24th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes October and November are great months to travel. It’s the shoulder season in many places, which means there are fewer crowds. These months also offer fabulous hiking weather—it’s not as hot as summer, but still warm enough (with the exception of Iceland!). Plus, there is usually plenty of sunshine and a refreshing breeze. Tanzania in October The… Read More »
5 Ways to Add Slow Travel to Your Life March 20th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes You may have heard the term Slow Travel, an offshoot of the Slow Movement, which began with Slow Food. All three are grounded in the notion that quality matters more than quantity. Slow Travel is not a mode of transportation, it’s a travel mindset that our staff and guides wholeheartedly support and champion in our… Read More »