Taming the tiger on Taktsang trail May 4th, 2011 • by By, T. Sangay Wangchuk, Boundless Journeys Bhutanour guide Taktsang means tiger’s den in Bhutanese language. It is the name given to clusters of temples built over a cliff. This famous site is popular amongst both Buddhists and tourists. Situated in the district of Paro (western part of Bhutan), the tourist guides fondly refer to the… Read More »
Alaska Family Adventure with Boundless Journeys April 7th, 2011 • by Deborah Tobey Turn off the TV, close those computers, and take your family on an Alaskan adventure of a lifetime. This summer rediscover the great outdoors on a family trip to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. As you scramble atop a glacier, spot otters swimming alongside your kayak, or feel the energy of a dog sled ride, you will… Read More »
Andalucia Adventures - Hiking in Spain's Hilltop Villages March 7th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Boundless Journeys Canadian Rockies hiking guide, Mary Jane Hammond, recently joined one of our Spain tours through the country’s mountains. Here’s a small sampling of the joys of hiking in this region. It is late October and we have extended our Canadian summer thanks to Andalucia’s ideal Mediterranean climate. Our journey over the next few… Read More »
Boundless Journeys Voted Best Tour Operator December 2nd, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Global Traveler Announces 7th Annual Reader Survey Award Winners BEST TOUR OPERATOR: BOUNDLESS JOURNEYS The GT Tested Reader Survey names the top in the travel industry. The results are in! For the seventh consecutive year, Global Traveler conducted its GT Tested Reader Survey, asking frequent business and luxury travelers to name the best in a… Read More »
How weather works: The Monsoon October 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes When planning travel to Bhutan, India, or other Asian countries, climatic considerations must be made; India has a distinct monsoon season. A monsoon (from the Arabic mausim or season) occurs when land surfaces heat up and cool down quicker than nearby oceans. It’s a cycle: While hot summers drive land temperatures skyward, the sea remains cold.… Read More »
Taking a Walking, Hiking, or Trekking Tour at Altitude September 10th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes You should be in good physical condition before taking a walking, hiking or trekking tour; but especially when it is at altitude. Our routes are not full-on mountaineering ascents, yet they do have some testing sections. How else can you view some of the most majestic scenery on the planet, without a climb or two?… Read More »
Adventure travel in Asia - the world's largest continent September 3rd, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Independent-minded adventurers have long found themselves drawn to Asia hiking tours. The continent’s mystique is commonly bound in such ambiguous phrases as ‘eastern religion’, and ‘far east’. While such references may be unhelpful, they do allude to a spiritual calling and a land far removed from that found in the west. And in many of… Read More »
Walking tours and the finest foods September 1st, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Traveling to a foreign country, you’ll quickly spot the differences, the subtleties and the intricacies of a new culture. On a walking tour it’s even more marked, as you get to engage on a personal level with your surroundings. Food is an integral part of a country’s culture, however it’s not always the first thing… Read More »
Adventure Travel, Hiking, and Trekking Trips to Bhutan this Fall July 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Along the lofty ridges of the Himalayas lies the Kingdom of Bhutan, a place that has remained blissfully untouched by the rest of the world. With very few visitors entering the country, Bhutan’s landscape has remained pristine, its rivers pure, and its mountains magical. Bhutan’s people are gracious, the culture is rich, and spirituality is… Read More »
Keeping your travel gear secure on an Adventure Vacation July 7th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Most people, when they go on an adventure vacation leave the family silver at home. And considering all the hiking, trekking and adventuring in store, its best that you do so without your expensive jewelry or watches, too. It’s just common sense. But that’s not to say travelers don’t have valuable items in their luggage.… Read More »