Video: South Africa Safari June 2nd, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Perhaps Africa’s most bio-diverse nation, South Africa will impress even the most seasoned adventurer. To show it all to you at the utmost advantage, Boundless Journeys has partnered with the best local guides, lodges, and hotels, ensuring you an experience of the highest quality. From game drives in Kruger National Park and the private Sabi… Read More »
Why the Lion Roars - An African Story May 26th, 2020 • by Karen Cleary Storytelling is an important part of traditional African culture, and these tales often teach a lesson or explain something in nature. In a nod to this tradition, when on safari, you might return from dinner to find an African folk story placed on your bed. Here is one of my favorites, perfect for reading to… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Lunch with our Spain Guide, Nick April 22nd, 2020 • by Matt Holmes As manager of both of our Spain tours, Hiking the Camino de Santiago and Granada to Fes, I’ve been fortunate to travel twice with Nick Law, our amazing Spain guide. If you’ve joined Nick on a tour, you now that he is as thoughtful and passionate about his food and wine as he is about guiding… Read More »
A video message from our guides April 8th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Our guides are some of the most remarkable people we know who truly make their destinations come alive. They are kindhearted, warm and welcoming, generous with their knowledge, and proud of and eager to share their culture with new people. A tour company is only as good as the guides it works with, and we… Read More »
9 Crazy Facts about the World's Largest Land Animal April 6th, 2020 • by Karen Cleary As Boundless Journeys’ Safari Specialist, I’ve had amazing opportunities to venture into some of the wildest places in southern and eastern Africa. Not long ago, I returned from a week in Rwanda and got up-close to the endangered mountain gorillas! But this email isn’t about gorillas (as unbelievable as that was), it’s about elephants—one of my favorite animals to… Read More »
Video: Rwanda Gorilla Tracking & Big Five Safari March 17th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Perhaps best known for the endangered mountain gorillas found on the jungle-clad slopes of the Virunga Mountains, coming this close! to the largest primates on earth and witnessing their natural behaviors in their protected habitat will perhaps be the most unforgettable experience of your life. Check out the full itinerary.
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 »