What to Eat in Japan June 2nd, 2026 • by Bryan Haggerty When you’re traveling to a foreign country, deciding what to eat can feel stressful. That’s not the case in Japan. Simple. Tidy. Fresh. These are the three adjectives we would use to describe Japanese cuisine. While many countries in Asia use a plethora of spices in their food, the Japanese prefer less complicated flavors, allowing… Read More »
From Athens to the Aegean: A Boundless Journey Through Timeless Greece May 20th, 2026 • by Deborah Tobey I just returned from experiencing our Greece journey firsthand, and I’m still trying to find the words for how extraordinary it truly was. From the ancient streets of Athens to the quiet villages of Tinos and the breathtaking cliffs of Santorini, this Greece hiking trip was inspiring and transformative. A City Literally Built on History… Read More »
A Guide to Bhutanese Festivals January 29th, 2025 • by Boundless Journeys 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 Foods to Try While in Portugal January 9th, 2024 • by Matt Holmes Countries and regions that have historically been heavily involved in trade have had their cuisine evolve over time and adopt flavors and recipes from the cultures with which they’ve come into contact. This is especially true for Portugal, since it was a major player during the Age of Exploration, colonizing in South America, India, Africa,… Read More »
6 Reasons Why It’s Time to Visit the Azores January 3rd, 2024 • by Matt Holmes Almost a decade ago, I first learned of the Azores in an article titled something like, “remote islands that no one knows about.” I certainly hadn’t known they existed, which, perhaps is why I was drawn to them once I could point them out on a map. The thought of a collection of volcanic islands… Read More »
Fado: Portugal’s Own Musical Genre December 28th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey While many countries and regions have traditional music, Fado music is one of just a few that has been put on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. I bet you didn’t even know that existed until just now—that is, unless you’ve gone on our Portugal tours! As stated by the experts in Primesound.org, Fado is… Read More »
Puglia Walking Tour Slideshow October 29th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey Italy: Discovering Puglia This region, on the heel of Italy’s boot, is a place where the union of art, food, and nature has been celebrated for years. Interested in experiencing this fascinating region of Italy on our Puglia hiking tour? Contact us.
The Island that Time Forgot October 20th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey Often shrouded in fog, Great Blasket Island lies just three miles off the coast of the Dingle Peninsula. At the height of its population in the mid-1800s, around 150 farmers and fishermen eked out a life on its windswept slopes. That’s where time stopped on Great Blasket. As the rest of the world moved into… Read More »
Dinner is Served! Five Icelandic Dishes for the Fearless Diner July 7th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Iceland is a land of opportunity for the adventurous at heart, and no less so at the dining table. Whether grabbing a quick snack of putrefied shark meat or a hearty meal of boiled sheep’s head and potatoes, Icelanders know how to bring a little excitement in with the dinner bell. If you’re lucky enough… Read More »
Norway Slideshow March 5th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Discover the fjords and mountains of this dramatic region on our Norway hiking tours. Below is a slideshow of our adventure tour throughout this spectacular country. Interested? Contact Deborah at 1-800-941-8010 or contact us.