Guest Perspective: Nepal & Bhutan August 12th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes As Boundless Journeys’ Bhutan and Nepal destination manager, I’ve had the privilege and pleasure to both travel in the region and help other people discover these culturally-rich and breathtakingly beautiful countries. After every group returns, I always hear from our guests who say how inspirational and life-changing their journey was. A few months ago, I… Read More »
7 Must-Go Destinations for 2017 July 22nd, 2016 • by Matt Holmes Each year we see ebbs and flows—sometimes destinations that are more popular in some years than others. It can be hard to predict, but we pay close attention to both the micro trends we see from guest evaluations, reservations, and personal feedback, as well as the goings-on in the world-at-large. And from those factors, here… Read More »
The Best Adventure Travel Books March 3rd, 2015 • by Matt Holmes When you’re not making your own adventure travel memories, a great travel book is often the best way to bridge the gap. Immersive and beautifully written, these 10 books will whisk you away to far off places—all from the comfort of your own home.
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 »
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 »
What's Going on Around the Globe This Winter January 29th, 2014 • by Matt Holmes Mark your calendars! There are great things going on this winter at Boundless Journeys’ destinations around the globe. VIETNAM: Tet Nguyen Dan (Vietnamese New Year) Date: January 30 – February 3 Vietnam’s largest national festival is dedicated to the veneration of ancestors, positive thinking, and the ushering in of another year. Beginning a week before… 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 »
Archery in Bhutan: Learning to Embrace the Unexpected September 10th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Our Bhutan guests often ask if they will have the chance to watch an archery tournament during their visit to this Himalayan kingdom. Although they are perhaps a slight bit disappointed when I cannot guarantee such an occurrence, there are simply some special events that we cannot fix as a part of our itineraries. I… Read More »
An Organic Mission: A Look at Bhutan's Impressive Farming Initiative June 25th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes At a time when buzz words like “local” and “organic” are often considered the domain of Whole Foods-frequenting Westerners, Bhutan—the little kingdom perched on the edge of the Himalayas—is one year into an impressive new goal on its national to-do list: converting to a completely organic agricultural system. Though the bar is high, the pledge,… Read More »
Making a Small Difference – One Story from a Boundless Journeys Bhutan Guest November 19th, 2012 • by Matt Holmes Often Boundless Journeys guests who are about to embark on one of our epic adventures around the world will ask the question, “what small item or gift can I bring to make a little contribution to the people and community of…?” This is a tricky question to answer, as there is no one way to… Read More »