Tour Du Mont Blanc: Inn-to-Inn Hiking at the Top of the World March 30th, 2023 • by Matt Snell Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps. The Matterhorn may have the strongest name recognition, but for diverse and visually stunning hiking, the Tour du Mont Blanc is second to none. Its beauty is the reason our France, Italy, and Switzerland: Tour du Mont Blanc Hiking excursions are among most popular we offer—though… Read More »
What's Up with Wellness Travel February 19th, 2021 • by Kristen Bernarsky In the last couple of year, a new buzz word has bubbled to the forefront in the travel world – wellness travel. Maybe you’ve seen an article about this shared on social media or in a travel magazine you’re browsing at the dentist office. Wellness travel is all about taking a break from the daily grind… 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 »
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 Michelle@boundlessjourneys.com.
5 Ways to Add Slow Travel to Your Life March 20th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes You may have heard the term Slow Travel, an offshoot of the Slow Movement, which began with Slow Food. All three are grounded in the notion that quality matters more than quantity. Slow Travel is not a mode of transportation, it’s a travel mindset that our staff and guides wholeheartedly support and champion in our… Read More »
What to do in Geneva and Chamonix January 29th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes For both our Haute Route and Tour du Mont Blanc Hiking trips, Geneva is the closest airport to our starting town of Chamonix. We recommend arriving a day or two before the tour to combat the effects of jetlag and to do some independent exploration of the incredibly Swiss city of Geneva or the lovely… Read More »
Webinar: The Tour du Mont Blanc November 3rd, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Learn about our Tour du Mont Blanc hiking adventure in the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps with our destination manager, Michelle, and local guide, Eric!
9 Things to Know about Inn-to-Inn Hikes February 28th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes Most people who have never been on a multi-day hiking or trekking trip don’t know what to expect from such an adventure. With five people in our office who have done this type of trip, we’ve compiled this “need to know” list for those of you who may already be reserved or are thinking about… Read More »
Video: Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc February 24th, 2018 • by Matt Holmes This thrilling hiking circuit around Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest mountain combines the perfect mix of awe-inspiring mountain views and the vibrant influence of three distinct European countries—France, Italy, and Switzerland. The hiking route leads us between small Alpine villages, over mountainous passes, and along ancient glaciers as we travel through the French, Italian, and… Read More »
These are a Few of My Favorite Things - Gear Guide December 13th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes Here at the Boundless Journeys home office in Stowe, Vermont, we often get questions from guests about what to pack, how to pack, and what we always bring for our own travel adventures. While every trip is different, here is a quick guide to some gear favorites. (Please note we have not had been paid… Read More »