5 Reasons You Need a Bhutanese Guide in Bhutan February 16th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes The Bhutanese government has been very deliberate in their tourism policies since opening up to foreigners in the 1960s. One of these policies requires all visitors (except citizens of India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives) be accompanied by a Bhutanese guide and driver. So, yes, having a guide is not a choice when you go here.… Read More »
Guest Perspective: Nepal & Bhutan August 12th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes As Boundless Journeys’ Bhutan and Nepal destination manager, I’ve had the privilege and pleasure to both travel in the region and help other people discover these culturally-rich and breathtakingly beautiful countries. After every group returns, I always hear from our guests who say how inspirational and life-changing their journey was. A few months ago, I… Read More »
A Glimpse into the Wilds of Zambia July 28th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes Our Southern Africa team lead, Craig Glatthaar, whom you may have heard if you attended our Botswana or South Africa webinars, was recently out in the Zambian bush and sent us an incredible recap of his time in Kafue National Park. I’m in Lusaka and on my way back from the Kafue. I had a great… Read More »
6 Reasons Why Traveling with a Guide Makes All the Difference August 13th, 2015 • by Matt Holmes 1. A local perspective. Boundless Journeys guides are local to the areas where they travel, meaning you’ll have an insider’s perspective on everything from village traditions and national politics to the best cannoli shop in town. Get to know a destination with the people who understand it best, and take advantage of those last-minute tweaks… Read More »
5 New Travel Apps and Gadgets That Will Revolutionize Your Time on the Road July 27th, 2015 • by Matt Holmes There’s no question that travel these days is a lot easier than it used to be. Every week, it seems, new advancements are making hitting the road a little bit simpler, with technology and apps that let you book, tour, and fly more conveniently than ever before. But if you haven’t been staying on top… Read More »
Boundless Guides Make You Feel at Home, Anywhere in the World May 9th, 2014 • by Deborah Tobey What makes a Boundless Journeys guide so spectacular? To begin, our guides live in the region where they are guiding. They may know the chef at that lesser-known, but surprisingly good trattoria, or perhaps they will spot an old friend on the trail who invites you to his home for lunch. When you travel with… Read More »
Record Snow on the Tour du Mont Blanc – and a Job Well Done! July 2nd, 2013 • by Matt Holmes I had a once in a lifetime opportunity to ski the Haute Route this winter, a hut to hut traverse of the high Alps from Chamonix to Zermatt, with a small group of family and friends. To our pleasant surprise, we chose a year that was experiencing record levels of snowfall (the most in more… Read More »
Change of Place: Guiding Our Vietnam Guide Around Stowe, Vermont June 5th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes We stopped by Eldweiss general store and Deli on our way up to Mt. Mansfield, the highest mountain in Vermont. Elske enthusiastically hopped out of the car to poke around the store. She immediately went over to the beverage section and pointed to the 2-liter plastic coke bottles lined up on the shelf next to… Read More »
Spotlight on Boundless Journeys Guides March 9th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey The importance of the guide in a Boundless Journeys tour cannot be overestimated. Much more than a tour escort, our guides are the key to creating exceptional experiences that stay with our guests for a lifetime. That is why we choose only the best guides who are local to the area you are exploring, passionate… Read More »
Bhutan Tour Guide - Sangay Wangchuk January 24th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes With many years operating tours to Bhutan, Boundless Journeys has developed an excellent local team that introduces guests to the many treasures of this special Himalayan Kingdom. One of our guides, Sangay Wangchuk, was recently interviewed by National Geographic Traveler. What is the key to being an excellent guide? Must have excellent knowledge about the… Read More »