The Ladin People of the Dolomites August 27th, 2024 • by Boundless Journeys It’s not hard to conjure a mental picture of the Dolomites—those soaring Alpine peaks and lush valleys make a lasting impression. Their impressive geography has earned them a UNESCO World Heritage designation, but you may be less familiar with the people who inhabit this fascinating region. The Ladin people have their own language and traditions… Read More »
Italian Pottery: Signature Styles of Sicily and Puglia June 3rd, 2024 • by Boundless Journeys You know it when you see it—Italian pottery has a distinctive look that immediately evokes handmade artistry and the warmth of the Mediterranean. While on your Italy walking tour you might notice it in the welcoming tilework above an entranceway, an heirloom dish decorated with vibrant lemons, or a traditional Sicilian ceramic pinecone perched on… Read More »
The Blue Zone: Longevity Lessons from Sardinia March 27th, 2024 • by Boundless Journeys Almost ten times as many Sardinians make it to 100 when compared to American citizens. That statistic alone proves the people on this small Italian island are doing something very right, but it’s not even the whole story. The ratio includes an equal number of men and women, making the secret of the Sardinian lifespan… Read More »
Puglia Walking Tour Slideshow October 29th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey Italy: Discovering Puglia This region, on the heel of Italy’s boot, is a place where the union of art, food, and nature has been celebrated for years. Interested in experiencing this fascinating region of Italy on our Puglia hiking tour? Contact us.
A Conversation with Claudio Vecellio, Boundless Journeys' Dolomites Guide May 9th, 2023 • by Boundless Journeys Guests of Boundless Journeys Asia, Africa, and Europe walking tours often rave about how our guides really set our trips apart from our competitors. This interview is part of a series designed to showcase the amazing people that make traveling with Boundless Journeys so special. Here, guide Claudio Vecellio shares his thoughts on what appeals… Read More »
Tour Du Mont Blanc: Inn-to-Inn Hiking at the Top of the World March 30th, 2023 • by Matt Snell Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps. The Matterhorn may have the strongest name recognition, but for diverse and visually stunning hiking, the Tour du Mont Blanc is second to none. Its beauty is the reason our award-winning Mont Blanc hiking tour is among the most popular we offer—through the inn-to-inn hiking and… Read More »
Hiking Puglia, Italy: Cultural and Natural Highlights March 9th, 2023 • by Matt Snell Puglia: it’s often described as “the heel of Italy’s boot,” which might help you find it on the map but hardly does it justice when it comes to beauty. Puglia’s location means it has the longest coastline of any region in mainland Italy, giving it a warm climate and luxurious stretches of sandy beaches. Culturally… Read More »
What to do in Bari March 31st, 2021 • by Matt Holmes Bari is the capital city of Puglia and where we begin our Italy walking tour in Puglia. Much of it is an industrial port town, but the historic center has its own charm. The only way, really, to explore Bari’s Old Town is on foot. Wandering along the winding roads and down narrow alleys, you’re sure… Read More »
Coffee Adventures in Italy December 29th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes I was three when I first went to Italy. Little did I know that later in life I would fall head-over-heels for the country—its language, culture, people, landscapes, history, food…everything. (So much so that I recently applied for citizenship—I’m eligible through my grandfather.) One thing I’ve learned from my many trips to the country is… Read More »
What to do in Venice December 14th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Joining our Dolomites hiking tour? We end in Venice, but don’t spend much time there as a group. Venice is a maze of canalside promenades, narrow alleys, and ornate bridges. In the summer, when crowds are at their peak, it’s fun to escape by ducking down empty alleys. It’s an island, so you can’t get… Read More »