Geothermal Energy and More: How to Travel Sustainably in Iceland September 24th, 2024 • by Deborah Tobey Looking at the primal landscapes of Iceland, “fragile” is hardly the first word that comes to mind. But the natural balance that keeps it beautiful can’t be taken for granted, and Icelanders know that. The availability of geothermal energy in Iceland makes it a little easier to live sustainably, but a whole range of green… Read More »
Dinner is Served! Five Icelandic Dishes for the Fearless Diner July 7th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Iceland is a land of opportunity for the adventurous at heart, and no less so at the dining table. Whether grabbing a quick snack of putrefied shark meat or a hearty meal of boiled sheep’s head and potatoes, Icelanders know how to bring a little excitement in with the dinner bell. If you’re lucky enough… Read More »
The Icelandic Highlands: A Rugged Wonderland June 11th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey If you really want to get away from it all, an Iceland hiking tour of the interior highland is like nothing you have ever experienced before. The mountainous center of the island, with its rocky deserts, jagged mountain peaks, ice caps, volcanoes, hidden valleys, and hot springs, is an awe-inspiring and untouched wilderness. For centuries,… Read More »
What to do in Reykjavik May 10th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey If you are arriving to Reykjavik early or extending your visit after a Boundless Journeys Iceland tour concludes, there is enough to keep you busy in this small, compact city for a leisurely 2 days. The two main streets in the city are Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur. Laugavegur is one of the oldest shopping streets in… Read More »
All About Glaciers March 29th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Glaciers are impressive natural formations. Massive and always on the move, glaciers are nothing short of magnificent. Scientists learn an incredible amount of information from glacial ice about historical precipitation and temperature cycles, atmospheric chemistry composition, solar variability, volcanic eruptions, and other scientific things. But wait! There is plenty to learn, even for the non-scientists… Read More »
Video: A Winter Adventure in Iceland March 24th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Enjoy some video taken by our Iceland hiking tours manager! Testaments to the constantly evolving earth are everywhere – hot rivers, snowy peaks, and majestic waterfalls dominate our views. We traverse glaciers on foot and by snowmobile, and fjord rivers in a super jeep.
7 Things You Never Knew About the Northern Lights August 24th, 2022 • by Matt Holmes In honor of our Finland and Iceland hiking tours we’re taking a closer look at the breathtaking aurora borealis, a natural wonder that has inspired civilizations around the globe since the beginning of time. If you’re looking to get a little inspired yourself this March, our 6-day adventure will take in this event while exploring… Read More »
A Northern Lights Adventure in Iceland with a Guest May 7th, 2022 • by Deborah Tobey In February, one of our guests joined us on the Northern Lights Adventure in Iceland for her third Boundless Journeys hiking tour. It was quite a departure from the southern California climate she was used to, but she had decided to celebrate her birthday with her sister in a sparkling winter wonderland. She regaled us… Read More »
World's Best Waterfalls December 21st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes From a thin trickle of water down a rock wall to thundering, foaming torrents, waterfalls are as diverse as the landscapes in which they are found. They ebb and flow with rainfall and snowmelt, dive into crystal clear pools, and carve out rocks over millennia. Each one has its own personality. Which one(s) will you get to… Read More »
7 Cultural Treasures of the World November 15th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes No exploration of a new walking tour destination is complete without interacting with and learning about the culture. Culture affects the landscape and vice versa. For us, a well-rounded, fulfilling journey means balancing time in nature with unique cultural encounters. Here are 7 of our favorite cultural treasures of the world: It’s impossible to describe… Read More »