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 trips 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 route. Eric is also involved heavily with… Read More »
History of the Nakasendo Trail November 1st, 2017 • by Kristen Bernarsky The Nakasendo Trail dates to the Edo Period, an era in Japan’s history spanning from 1603 to 1868. It was characterized by economic growth, social stability, isolationism, and interest in arts and culture. In the early years, there was a need to develop a communication and transportation network so the shogunate (a government ruled by… 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 »
Interview with our New Zealand Guide August 3rd, 2017 • by Kristen Bernarsky Nicky was born and raised in rural New Zealand. After earning her diploma in parks recreation and tourism management, she embarked on a career in national park management and eco-tourism, as well as guiding in New Zealand and Asia. Passionate about the fate of the world’s wild places, Nicky is currently studying resource management. With… 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 »
6 Packing Tips for Active Trips June 8th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes It has taken me a decade to perfect the art of packing. And sometimes, I still arrive and feel that I’ve over-packed (luckily, not that I’ve under-packed). There are a bazillion articles out there about packing—rolling vs. folding, what to never travel without, best packing accessories, etc. I’m writing from the specific perspective of an… Read More »
Come visit us in Vermont in the Fall! May 18th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes If you tallied the number of countries our staff has traveled to, it would probably be close to 70. We actually haven’t bothered to get an official number, we just know we’ve traveled a lot! And while we’ve had incredible experiences around the world and our bucket lists are always growing, we love—and I mean… Read More »
Top 10 Things to Do in Scotland's Orkney Isles April 18th, 2017 • by Michelle Cournoyer With spellbinding natural beauty and invigorating landscapes the Orkney Isles are like no other archipelago. See what all the fuss is about for yourself on our Scotland hiking tour. 1. Go Island Hopping Orkney is an archipelago of over 70 islands but only 20 of those are inhabited. The majority of the total population (21,000)… 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 »