Eat Like a Local When You’re On the Road May 29th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Sure, there are lots of ways to get to the heart of a new destination, but for me the route is almost always edible. Whether taking in the market view over a bowl of Cha Ca in Hanoi, sipping espresso at a café in Tivoli, or biting into a powdery beignet in New Orleans’ French… Read More »
Exploring Vietnamese Cuisine April 5th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes My Vietnamese guide Su Xuan lead me through the narrow alleyways of the Old quarter of Hanoi, pointing out the astonishing variety of street food delicacies from vendors’ stalls spilling out onto the pavement. A blend of sweet, sour, and savory aromas overwhelmed me just as much as the need to be vigilant as we… Read More »
New Project Lends A Hand to Aspiring Travelers March 21st, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Hello fellow travelers! I’m excited to be the newest member of the Boundless Journeys team, and I look forward to helping you plan your next dream trip. One of the many things that drew me to Boundless Journeys is their commitment to giving back to the places where they operate—whether making a conscious effort to… Read More »
Giving Alms Respectfully While in Laos March 12th, 2013 • by Karen Cleary It’s a picture postcard sight: a long line of orange-clad monks proceeding down a main street collecting alms from the town’s Buddhist faithful. Increasingly, tourists are flocking to witness the spectacle in Luang Prabang. Follow these simple guidelines to help keep your experience as unobtrusive to others as possible. This will help keep the alms… Read More »
Stay at a Boutique Farmhouse on Boundless Journeys' Ancient Sicily Tour February 6th, 2013 • by Deborah Tobey The food, wine, sea, countryside and ancient archeological sites of Southern Sicily make the boutique hotel La Foresteria the perfect place in which to experience all the very best of the island, both past and present. Situated in the countryside of Menfi, the estate stands on a hill overlooking the surrounding vineyards and olive groves,… Read More »
Captivating Myanmar, March 2013 January 28th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes As the temperatures drop well below zero degrees here in Vermont, I am looking forward to throwing together a summer wardrobe for my upcoming trip to Myanmar. There is a feeling of comfort and excitement for me when I prepare for a journey; the awareness that I will be leaving everything behind and going with… Read More »
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 adventures 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 one way to… Read More »
The Best of Namibia November 2nd, 2012 • by Karen Cleary As Africa Destination Manager for Boundless Journeys, I have the exciting responsibility of guiding guests in planning unforgettable, epic trips to some of the world’s most incredible wildlife and nature destinations. One of the most common questions I get is “when is the best time to go to… insert Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa,… Read More »
Palau’s Rock Islands joins the UNESCO World Heritage List September 10th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey Every summer, UNESCO names new cultural and natural wonders to its World Heritage List for their outstanding universal value. This year’s crop of new wonders includes the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon in Palau. Comprising the world’s greatest collection of marine lakes (seawater lakes separated from the ocean), and a reef system with more than 385… Read More »
Tales From the Trail, Peru: Land of the Incas June 22nd, 2012 • by verb-admin – Ashley Morton, Boundless Journeys I had the fortunate opportunity to travel to Peru recently on a research trip to discover some new trails for Boundless Journeys. The first stop was the tiny airport of Puerto Maldanado and jumping off point for navigating the jungles and waterways of the Amazon River Basin. We were greeted… Read More »