Night Watch: Our Favorite Stargazing Destinations May 15th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Most adventure travelers head out to the world’s great destinations in search of sublime landscapes, epic wildlife, fascinating culture, and mysterious ancient sites. But we often find it’s the more subtle aspects of these places that stay with our travelers long after they’ve returned home. Light filtering through a jellyfish-filled lake in Palau, the earthy… Read More »
New Project Lends A Hand to Aspiring Travelers March 21st, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Hello fellow travelers! I’m excited to be the newest member of the Boundless Journeys team, and I look forward to helping you plan your next dream trip. One of the many things that drew me to Boundless Journeys is their commitment to responsible travel in the places where they operate—whether making a conscious effort to lighten… Read More »
An Update From the Foundation for African Medicine & Education August 4th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes A few years back a group of Boundless Journeys guests on our Great Migration Tanzania safari and I shared a special experience. They engaged in volunteer work at the Foundation for African Medicine & Education (FAME). FAME was created to improve the quality of medical care in East Africa with the help of the walk-in clinic… Read More »
With A Little Help From Our (Internet) Friends July 7th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes It happens to everybody, even those of us who live, breathe, eat, and dream the travel industry – when faced with the question “how long does it take to get there?” we can freeze like the proverbial fawn in high beams. Time zones, time differences, flight directions, date lines, layovers – all of these factors… Read More »
Get to know Boundless Journeys June 2nd, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Deborah Tobey, Destination Manager What types of trips do you offer and who are your customers? Many consider Boundless Journeys trips to be a bucket list for the adventurer’s soul. Our itineraries span from majestic peaks to lush landscapes, from serene deserts to dramatic coastlines, and from historical meccas to the world’s great wildernesses. We… Read More »
Iceland Special Opportunity April 27th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary Only a few more rooms available for our Iceland hiking tour, July 17-24. Call 800.941.8010 for details and to learn about special incentives to join us. Tour Overview Iceland is a land of contrasts more extreme than any place we’ve visited. Vast, desolate lava fields are interrupted by lush moss-carpeted valleys. Giant cascading waterfalls give… Read More »
Why I love small-group adventure travel April 22nd, 2011 • by Karen Cleary When helping clients choose their next adventure, I am often helping them choose between a private trip and one of our scheduled, small-group hiking tours. While there are plenty of great reasons to choose a private trip – if you have specific dates, it’s your honeymoon, or you are taking the kids abroad for the… Read More »
Botswana Special Opportunity March 3rd, 2011 • by Matt Holmes One room just became available for our Botswana Safari, May 24-June 2. Botswana & Zambia Safari Overview Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Linyanti Concession, and the banks of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers are intensely beautiful wetlands attracting a diversity of wildlife that is breathtaking to behold – including lion, leopard, cheetah, numerous plains animals, and huge… Read More »
Enter to Win a $10,000 Dream Trip February 15th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards ~ Help Make Boundless Journeys A Winner! Vote for Boundless Journeys and enter to win a $10,000 Travel + Leisure Dream Trip. Boundless Journeys is proud to have once again been included in the Travel + Leisure “World’s Best” survey, and you can help decide who is voted as… Read More »
Happily Ever After? December 28th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Two professors from the University of Colorado embark on a research study to uncover people’s perceptions of those who acquire things versus experiences. Is a hot new sports car or an Italy walking tour going to make you happier? That is exactly what two professors are setting out to discover. You think the car will… Read More »