Our Favorite Adventure Movies 2.0 May 18th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes In a previous post, we made recommendations for a few of our favorite movies adventure and other cultures. But we each couldn’t choose just one, which is why we had to have a second version. Right now, the best way to travel is by plopping on your sofa and playing a movie. We hope you enjoyed… Read More »
Tour du Mont Blanc Slideshow May 13th, 2020 • by Michelle Cournoyer France, Italy, & Switzerland: Tour du Mont Blanc National Geographic Traveler rates this epic adventure in its “50 Tours of a Lifetime” and with good reason! Interested? Contact Michelle at 1-800-941-8010 or [email protected].
Video: Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari May 5th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Botswana is Africa for purists—those who seek unspoiled nature, far from the more touristed routes, while Zimbabwe is a reemerging safari destination, known by safari insiders as the place for elephant-lovers. Venture into this remote corner of Southern Africa with Boundless Journeys, and you’ll have a front-row seat to awe-inspiring game—lions, hippos, giraffes, and zebras… Read More »
Sip the world with these 4 cocktails May 1st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Like everyone else who works at Boundless Journeys, I love trying the world’s cuisine, which includes the world’s beverages. From a guided winetasting at a family-owned winery to a sipping a local brew at a mountain hut in the Alps, here are four cocktails from my last few scouting trips that you can make yourself, and they… Read More »
Finland Slideshow April 16th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Finland: Exploring Arctic Lapland Explore this real-life winter wonderland via snowmobiling, Nordic skiing, dog sledding, and reindeer-drawn sleigh rides. Interested? Contact Deborah at 1-800-941-8010 or [email protected].
Our Favorite Adventure Movies April 13th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes In a previous post, we made recommendations for our favorite books about adventure and other cultures. For more immediate gratification than the few days it might take to read a book, here are some of our favorite adventure-related movies. This batch is all based on or inspired by real people or true events and can be… Read More »
Our Favorite Adventure Books March 24th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes When we aren’t out exploring the world for work or on personal travels, we read about exploring the world, other cultures, and magnificent places far from our home. Here are a few of our favorite adventure books. Please support your local independent bookstore! Matt, Boundless Journeys Founder Extraordinaire: The World is My Home by James A.… Read More »
A Guide to Bhutanese Festivals March 13th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes 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 »
Video: Vietnam Cultural Explorer February 28th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes From the sounds of its cities’ bustling markets to the intoxicating flavors of its renowned cuisine and its blend of French and Asian influences, Vietnam is a feast for the senses. It’s also one of Southeast Asia’s most captivating destinations, and on Boundless Journeys’ custom tours of Vietnam, you’ll experience the very best of this… Read More »
Dolomites Slideshow February 27th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Italy: The Dolomites Traverse Travel across three of the famed Ladin Valleys on foot—Val Gardena, Alta Badia, and Cortina d’Ampezzo—and through some of the Dolomites’ most spectacular scenery. Interested? Contact Michelle at 1-800-941-8010 or [email protected].