Video: England Hiking Coast to Coast February 6th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes This classic England hiking tour route crosses the lush hills and waters of the Lake District, continues into the idyllic landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, wends through golden meadows and fields of heather in the North York Moors, and ends at Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea.
Video: Norway's Western Fjords February 2nd, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Norway is a land of legendary and breathtaking scenery that is impossible to explore in a hurried way—hiking trails and cable cars wend up steep fjord slopes, small watercraft slowly recede down narrow channels or around sharp bends, and serpentine roads follow irregular shorelines aided by ferries, bridges, and tunnels. And then there’s the Norwegian people—passionate about the outdoors (in all weather),… Read More »
6 Tips for Using a Vacation to Reset January 22nd, 2020 • by Matt Holmes The internet is awash with articles about vacation days that go unused each year and how work stress and constant connectivity may be detrimental to our mental health. People used to take vacations without checking office email late at night and friends and family had to wait until you returned home to see photos and… Read More »
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast Tour Slideshow January 2nd, 2020 • by Deborah Tobey Dalmatian Coast Hiking Tour Kayak in the warm waters of the Adriatic, then hike in the mountains above them. Interested? Contact Deborah at 1-800-941-8010.
Video: Japan's Nakasendo Trail December 2nd, 2019 • by Matt Holmes The Nakasendo trail is a historic inn-to-inn walking route that linked Kyoto to Tokyo during Japan’s feudal period. It was the ‘road through the mountains’ (as opposed to the Tokaido route which traveled the Pacific coast) traveled by feudal lords and their retinues, samurai, merchants, and travelers. On our Nakasendo trail hiking tour, we spend… Read More »
6 Ways to Warm Up Through Travel This Winter November 22nd, 2019 • by Matt Holmes After a generally pleasant October at our home office in Vermont, November came in (as it does most years) with a vengeance. The trees are bare now, snow is on the ground, and sub-freezing temperatures have settled in. We’ve pulled out our flannel shirts, bought ice melt, and found our snow scrapers. This time of… Read More »
Experiencing Culture through your senses (but mostly by tasting) October 30th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes I don’t usually travel to a destinations specifically to try the local cuisine, but wherever I am, I always seek out the quintessential dishes, street vendors, and iconic beverages of that region. Part of my job involves incorporating those opportunities into our trips, ensuring guests don’t miss out on Iberian ham and wine tasting on… Read More »
New Zealand Hiking Slideshow October 17th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes New Zealand: Alpine & Coastal Hiking Embark on a New Zealand adventure tour and explore the South Island on breathtaking hikes, serene kayaking, in the rainforest, and on the coast. Interested? Contact Emily at 1-800-941-8010 or contact us. Boundless Journeys specializes in all-inclusive small group tours around the world. If you’re keen to plan… Read More »
The Creation of a Boundless Journey Adventure Tour October 7th, 2019 • by Michelle Cournoyer In my dozen or so years of managing active tours for discerning travelers (which followed my dozen or so years guiding those travelers to some of the world’s great places), I have had the good fortune to be tasked with bringing several Boundless Journeys tours from concept to fruition. (That’s me scouting our new Italy… Read More »
Cambodia Slideshow September 24th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes Boundless Journeys in Cambodia Extend your trip to Bhutan, Nepal, or Vietnam to explore the history, culture, and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat on a Cambodia tour! Interested? Contact us. Boundless Journeys specializes in all-inclusive active tours around the world. Discover your next adventure travel destination among our Asia hiking tours.