A trip back to Africa with a delayed piece of mail September 27th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary I received a piece of mail in my inbox this morning, in a hand-addressed envelope made of recycled brown paper. Inside was a beautiful handmade card adorned with beads and bits of wood, with a wood-block print of a smiling African woman tending to her fields. The card came from deep in the wilds of… Read More »
Water activities in the Linyanti Concession, Botswana September 20th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes With the rebirth of the Savute Channel, and greater inflows into the Linyanti River itself, the waterways of the Linyanti Concession area are now offering new opportunities to explore. It is possible to create unique combinations of activities like canoeing, walking and boating, depending on time of year and water levels. At Savuti Camp canoeing… Read More »
NEW GORILLA TREKKING OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN IN REPUBLIC OF CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE) August 16th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary For those of you who have explored parts of southern Africa with Boundless Journeys and our local partner, Wilderness Safaris, you know that Wilderness offers exceptional, conscientious wildlife experiences in some of Africa’s most pristine areas. We are very excited to let you know about a new safari opportunity that will be available beginning in… 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 Tanzania: Migration Safari 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 11554, NY,… 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 »
On Safari in Botswana June 9th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Boundless Journeys guest Pat Cairns recently returned from her second Botswana: Wilderness Safari that she’s taken withing the last nine months. Her account of a day on safari is a great primer for what you can expect. I know that I enjoyed reading it as I leave for my Botswana safari in eight days! The… 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 »
Tanzania Safari Review May 24th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary Another group of happy guests reports back to the Boundless Journeys home office after their Tanzania Safari. “On Saturday morning we entered the Ngorongoro Crater and what a beautiful place it is. It is really too much to tell all we experienced, but suffice it to say the time we spent there were filled with… Read More »
Iceland Special Opportunity April 27th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary Only a few more rooms available for our Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice hiking tour, July 17-24. Call 800.941.8010 or e-mail Karen@www.boundlessjourneys.com for details and to learn about special incentives to join us. Iceland Hiking Tour Overview Iceland is a land of contrasts more extreme than any place we’ve visited. Vast, desolate lava… Read More »