Boundless Journeys Wins a 2010 TRAVEL WEEKLY MAGELLAN AWARD. September 8th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes The Magellan Award is the premier award for the travel industry, honoring the best in travel and saluting the outstanding travel professionals behind it all. Judged by a group of travel industry peers and held to the highest standard of excellence, our entry stood head and shoulders above the rest. Our Web site, www.boundlessjourneys.com has… Read More »
Adventure travel in Asia - the world's largest continent September 3rd, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Independent-minded adventurers have long found themselves drawn to Asia. The continent’s mystique is commonly bound in such ambiguous phrases as ‘eastern religion’, and ‘far east’. While such references may be unhelpful, they do allude to a spiritual calling and a land far removed from that found in the west. And in many of this continent’s… Read More »
Walking tours and the finest foods September 1st, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Traveling to a foreign country, you’ll quickly spot the differences, the subtleties and the intricacies of a new culture. On a walking tour it’s even more marked, as you get to engage on a personal level with your surroundings. Food is an integral part of a country’s culture, however it’s not always the first thing… Read More »
Adventure Travel, Hiking, and Trekking Trips to Bhutan this Fall July 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Along the lofty ridges of the Himalayas lies the Kingdom of Bhutan, a place that has remained blissfully untouched by the rest of the world. With very few visitors entering the country, Bhutan’s landscape has remained pristine, its rivers pure, and its mountains magical. Bhutan’s people are gracious, the culture is rich, and spirituality is… Read More »
Lets go to Bhutan on a Walking Tour April 16th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Booked for Bhutan? So what now? Why Bhutan? If you’ve decided mass tourism’s not for you and you are set on a Bhutan walking tour, here are the basics. So where is Bhutan? Snuggled between India and China. Bhutan takes its name from the powerful weather systems of the Himalayas. Bhutan (from the Bhutanese Druk… Read More »
Bhutan Tours - Tips for planning Bhutan Travel September 23rd, 2009 • by Karen Cleary Bhutan travel is more popular than ever, and choosing the right company to plan your Bhutan tour is crucial. Here’s how to determine which companies are the best Bhutan tour operators. The enchanting Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is revered among the well traveled for its unparalleled sense of mystery, rich culture, and opportunities for mountain… Read More »
Adventures Of An Incurable Optimist - Michael J Fox in Bhutan July 23rd, 2009 • by Matt Holmes The Gross National Happiness of Bhutan The whole world, shaken by economic woes, is taking a closer look at optimism. Imagine a country which measures its success with a figure for “Gross National Happiness” instead of Gross National Product. Inspired by BHUTAN’S overarching development policy called “Gross National Happiness” (GNH), Michael J Fox was in… Read More »
Bhutan: Hiking to Tiger's Nest Monastery June 29th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes The Hike to Tiger’s Nest – Beth Poulin experiences Bhutanese Buddhism in the Clouds At first it looks so small… As we followed the valley, as most things do in Bhutan – planes, trucks, rivers, cows, school children, you name it – our first glimpses of Tiger’s Nest necessitated squinting. How could one of the… Read More »
Bhutan Travel Writing June 5th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes BHUTAN: A Journey Into the Peaceful Kingdom “I would love to return to Bhutan someday. It really was such an amazing and unforgettable trip….something I never experienced before…something magical.” Bhutan In a far away place that is just starting to emerge, Is the mind, heart and soul of Mother Earth which we must preserve. Her… Read More »
Bhutan: The Coronation of a New King February 4th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes “I will never rule you as a King…I shall always serve you, day and night, in the spirit of kindness, justice and equality.” – King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. As president of adventure tour operator Boundless Journeys (www.boundlessjourneys.com), I was recently honored to be invited to a very special occasion in the Kingdom of Bhutan.… Read More »