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 hiking tours and safaris 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… Read More »
American Himalayan Foundation's Annual Dinner September 4th, 2012 • by Matt Holmes Prepare To Be Amazed! On behalf of Boundless Journeys, and as a friend of the Himalayas, we would like to invite you to a very special event dedicated to making small miracles happen: the American Himalayan Foundation’s Annual Dinner. About The American Himalayan Foundation They are dedicated to helping the people and the ecology of… Read More »
Tales from the Trail in Bhutan and Nepal March 1st, 2012 • by 829 Studios Dev by Ashley Morton, Boundless Journeys Destination Manager The only day it rained during my Bhutan hiking tour this past February was the day before I was scheduled to hike to Taktshang, also known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery. This was the second to last day of my journey to this remote Himalayan Kingdom, coined as the… Read More »
A Royal Wedding in the Peaceful Kingdom October 7th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Guests on Boundless Journeys’ Bhutan tour, Journey into the Peaceful Kingdom, are in for even a bit more culture and excitement than they planned for when joining us – there is a royal wedding to be had this month, and in royal fashion it will be. Of course, “royal” is much different in Bhutan than it… Read More »
Bhutan Fall Availability Almost Gone August 16th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Was 2011 the year you wanted to experience peace, tranquility, and culture all wrapped up into one Himalayan adventure? Out of all our fall departures, Boundless Journeys has only 1 double occupancy room left for our Bhutan tour: A Journey into the Peaceful Kingdom trip. Can you join us November 1st-12th? Airfares have been selling… Read More »
An Update From the Foundation for African Medicine & Education August 4th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes A few years back a group of Boundless Journeys guests on our Great Migration Tanzania safari and I shared a special experience. They engaged in volunteer work at the Foundation for African Medicine & Education (FAME). FAME was created to improve the quality of medical care in East Africa with the help of the walk-in clinic… Read More »
Why planning ahead pays off July 26th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary While I love a spontaneous spirit and enjoy the challenge of whipping up unforgettable, life-changing journeys at the drop of a hat, my years of experience planning customized African safaris for my clients has taught me that those who plan ahead benefit in many ways. This was vividly brought home to me this week as… Read More »
With A Little Help From Our (Internet) Friends July 7th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes It happens to everybody, even those of us who live, breathe, eat, and dream the travel industry – when faced with the question “how long does it take to get there?” we can freeze like the proverbial fawn in high beams. Time zones, time differences, flight directions, date lines, layovers – all of these factors… Read More »
Get to know Boundless Journeys June 2nd, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Deborah Tobey, Destination Manager What types of trips do you offer and who are your customers? Many consider Boundless Journeys trips to be a bucket list for the adventurer’s soul. Our itineraries span from majestic peaks to lush landscapes, from serene deserts to dramatic coastlines, and from historical meccas to the world’s great wildernesses. We… Read More »
Taming the tiger on Taktsang trail May 4th, 2011 • by 829 Studios Dev By, T. Sangay Wangchuk, Boundless Journeys Bhutanour guide Taktsang means tiger’s den in Bhutanese language. It is the name given to clusters of temples built over a cliff. This famous site is popular amongst both Buddhists and tourists. Situated in the district of Paro (western part of Bhutan), the tourist guides fondly refer to the… Read More »