Five "Crown Jewel" Wildlife Sightings December 17th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Wildlife viewing is a cornerstone of the Boundless Journeys experience and just one of the many reasons to get off the tourist track and out into the wilderness on a naturalist-led walk or hike. Whether or not animals are the primary focus of your trip (if you’re on safari, for example) most of our guests… Read More »
Inspired Travel: Giving Back to An Elephant Camp in Myanmar November 21st, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Every so often, I am touched by our guests’ motivation to give back in a positive way to the places they have visited with Boundless Journeys. Recently, a guest traveling with us to Myanmar reached out to me to see how she could contribute to the Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp (GHV), a place we… 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 »
Exploring Vietnamese Cuisine April 5th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes My Vietnamese guide Su Xuan lead me through the narrow alleyways of the Old quarter of Hanoi, pointing out the astonishing variety of street food delicacies from vendors’ stalls spilling out onto the pavement. A blend of sweet, sour, and savory aromas overwhelmed me just as much as the need to be vigilant as we… Read More »
Stay at a Boutique Farmhouse on Boundless Journeys' Ancient Sicily Tour February 6th, 2013 • by Deborah Tobey The food, wine, sea, countryside and ancient archeological sites of Southern Sicily make the boutique hotel La Foresteria the perfect place in which to experience all the very best of the island, both past and present. Situated in the countryside of Menfi, the estate stands on a hill overlooking the surrounding vineyards and olive groves,… Read More »
Tales from the Trail - Italy: Ancient Sicily October 17th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey Ahhhh . . . Sicily. I had the pleasure of joining a Boundless Journeys tour to Sicily just a couple of weeks ago. Truly unforgettable moments are now ingrained on my mind as I dream of the incredible pastries we enjoyed, the immense archeological sites we visited, the countryside walks with breathtaking views of the… Read More »
Costa Rican Hot Springs July 12th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey The diverse and colorful country of Costa Rica has a lot to offer the adventure seeking, nature loving traveler. Ziplining through the treetop canopy, kayaking the wildlife rich canals of Tortuguero, hiking in the vibrant rainforest, and white water rafting down a world class river, are some of the activities you can enjoy on a… Read More »
Tales From the Trail, Peru: Land of the Incas June 22nd, 2012 • by verb-admin – Ashley Morton, Boundless Journeys I had the fortunate opportunity to travel to Peru recently on a research trip to discover some new trails for Boundless Journeys. The first stop was the tiny airport of Puerto Maldanado and jumping off point for navigating the jungles and waterways of the Amazon River Basin. We were greeted… Read More »
Boundless Journeys Family Style June 14th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey Traveling on a Boundless Journeys family adventure with the kids introduces them to a world of discovery and the great outdoors. If your kids love wildlife, you might consider joining our Costa Rica: Highlands to the Coast Family Adventure, or a cruise to the Galapagos Islands. We also offer a land-based tour to the Galapagos… Read More »
A new addition to the Boundless Journeys Collection - Patagonia May 23rd, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey The spectacular landscapes of Southern Patagonia offer epic hiking through a wealth of natural treasures. From the granite towers and snow-capped peaks of Chile’s Torres Del Paine, to the unique rock spires and massive ice fields of Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, we discover the rugged beauty of this remote part of the world. This… Read More »