Interview with our Alps guide November 28th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes Eric comes from a long line of mountain guides and has led long-distance hiking tours throughout Europe, especially in the Alps, since he began guiding in 1979. Eric speaks French, English, Italian, and German, is an avid skier, and has developed great relationships with local people along the mountain routes of our France tours. Eric… Read More »
7 Bragworthy Experiences August 31st, 2017 • by Matt Holmes It’s probably obvious that here at Boundless Journeys, we are passionate about travel. But more specifically, we’re passionate about finding and creating incredible, one-of-a-kind adventures that will leave you with lasting memories…because, quite frankly, they have left us with lasting memories. If you want to truly immersive adventure in a destination—the people, the environment, and… Read More »
Alpine Wine & Cheese June 21st, 2017 • by Michelle Cournoyer What do you get when you travel through three countries with some of the best culinary traditions in the world? A gastronomic delight of immense proportions. While the Mont Blanc region spanning France, Italy, and Switzerland is known for big cheese names such as Gruyere and Fontina, there are many smaller cheesemakers that produce specific… Read More »
Staff Picks: 7 of Our Favorite Hikes April 12th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes It may come as no surprise that we are a pretty outdoorsy bunch here at Boundless Journeys. In the summer we go for runs or bike rides on our lunch breaks, in the winter we ski before work. And of course, we hike when we travel. Here are our favorite hikes around the world and… Read More »
Top Picks for Best Multi-Gen Trips March 20th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes Travel can transcend the limitations of age, both young and old, and exploring the world with your family offers the chance to open the minds of younger generations while whittling down the bucket list for older generations. Traveling engages children of all ages in the greater world, and their excitement is contagious! If you’re thinking… Read More »
4 Life-changing Travel Moments March 7th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes We frequently receive emails, phone calls, and even letters after our guests return from their Boundless Journeys active adventures. They express gratitude for our knowledge and adept planning, enthusiasm for what they learned and witnessed, and “boundless” praise for our phenomenal guides. We most enjoy when they include an anecdote of a moment or experience… Read More »
Your Travel Gift-Giving Guide | 6 Top Adventures November 2nd, 2016 • by Matt Holmes As the holiday season approaches, it’s never too early to start thinking about gifts. With decorations already appearing in stores and recent snow at our Vermont home office, we know the gift-giving season is just around the corner. That’s why we want to share with you a unique and unforgettable gift idea – the gift… Read More »
Hiking the Trail: Tour du Mont Blanc September 15th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes In August, I was thrilled to join one of our groups on our Mont Blanc tour. As the most recent addition to the Boundless Journeys home team, it was important for me to experience what we do first-hand, how our hiking tours operate, what our guides do, and learn about our guests and the destination.… Read More »
7 Must-Go Destinations for 2017 July 22nd, 2016 • by Matt Holmes Each year we see ebbs and flows—sometimes destinations that are more popular in some years than others. It can be hard to predict, but we pay close attention to both the micro trends we see from guest evaluations, reservations, and personal feedback, as well as the goings-on in the world-at-large. And from those factors, here… Read More »
Spend A Night in These 5 Historic European Hotels April 23rd, 2015 • by Matt Holmes Spring is a great time to plan a hiking trip in Europe, and after long days on the trail, our carefully selected boutique hotels are the perfect place to rest your head. But what you may not know is that many of our favorite properties are also housing centuries’ worth of history. From famous writers’… Read More »