8 Foods to Try in Portugal January 9th, 2024 • by Matt Holmes Countries and regions that have historically been heavily involved in trade have had their cuisine evolve over time and adopt flavors and recipes from the cultures with which they’ve come into contact. This is especially true for Portugal, since it was a major player during the Age of Exploration, colonizing in South America, India, Africa,… Read More »
What to do in Bergen and Aalesund November 1st, 2023 • by Matt Holmes These two lovely Norwegian cities offer so much to visitors who want to spend an extra day exploring independently. Bergen is easily managed on foot, with several interesting sites; Ålesund (also spelled Aalesund) is a charming, quiet town made of several islands. linked by bridges and tunnels.
Puglia Slideshow October 29th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey Italy: Discovering Puglia This region, on the heel of Italy’s boot, is a place where the union of art, food, and nature has been celebrated for years. Interested? Contact Deborah at 1-800-941-8010 or Deborah@boundlessjourneys.com.
5 Things to Know for Your First Small-Group Tour October 20th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes So, you’ve never been on a small-group tour? Neither had I until I started working in the travel industry. Most of my traveling was done post-college, solo, and with a big backpack. While I had a lot of fun, saw some amazing sites, and had life-changing experiences, I won’t return to that way of traveling.… Read More »
New Boundless Journeys Tours for 2024 October 16th, 2023 • by Matt Snell As restless travelers, we’re always on the lookout for new experiences and frontiers. Our tour managers have been hard at work this year, and we’re finally ready to debut our new offerings for 2024. Whether it’s exploring the savanna on an African sky safari or trekking through the Balkans, these fresh tours are guaranteed to… Read More »
What to do in Reykjavik May 10th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey If you are arriving to Reykjavik early or extending your visit after a Boundless Journeys Iceland tour concludes, there is enough to keep you busy in this small, compact city for a leisurely 2 days. The two main streets in the city are Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur. Laugavegur is one of the oldest shopping streets in… Read More »
Video: Hiking Slovenia's Julian Alps April 10th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Slovenia is a stunning country that is tucked between the more popular countries of Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia. Both fortunately and unfortunately, Slovenia flies under the radar, which makes it the perfect destination for travel trendsetters and adventurous travelers who like exploring a place few others have been. See the Slovenia & Croatia itinerary.
Europe’s Best Kept Secret: Slovenia March 16th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Without looking at a map or using technology, can you name the four countries that border Slovenia? If you guessed Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia—you deserve praise for your geographic knowledge! If you missed one or two—or all of them—you’re not alone. Of its four neighbors, Italy and Austria are considerably more famous, Croatia has… Read More »
Norway Slideshow March 5th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Norway: Western Fjord Adventures Discover the fjords and mountains of this dramatic region. Interested? Contact Deborah at 1-800-941-8010 or Deborah@boundlessjourneys.com.
The Curious Science of Ha Long Bay and the Rock Islands February 16th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Some of the most spectacular scenery in the world is also the most unique. Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay and the Rock Islands of Palau are often cited as the most beautiful, unusual, and dramatic landscapes to explore. And yet, do you notice they all look similar? Despite their distance (Palau is more than 2000 miles from… Read More »