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 a walking trip through Tuscany going to make you happier? That is exactly what two professors are setting out to discover. You think the car… Read More »
Featured Journey: Morocco, Imperial Cities and Desert Oases December 16th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Morocco Trip Overview From medieval souks in Fez, to the awesome grandeur of the Sahara, to the lands of traditional Berber agriculturalists in the High Atlas Mountains, our exploration of exotic Morocco embraces the diversity of this ancient and fascinating land. Venture back to a slower time of mint tea in shaded courtyards, and experience… 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 »
Lonely Planet Names Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2011 November 5th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes From their new book, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2011, the editors at this renowned publication have compiled the best in atmosphere, cuisine, culture, and adventure into a list of the Top 10 Countries to visit in the upcoming year. As always, we like to highlight destinations in our collection that are included in these… Read More »
Boundless Journeys Wins a 2010 TRAVEL WEEKLY MAGELLAN AWARD. September 8th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes The Magellan Award is the premier award for the travel industry, honoring the best in travel and saluting the outstanding travel professionals behind it all. Judged by a group of travel industry peers and held to the highest standard of excellence, our entry stood head and shoulders above the rest. Our Web site, www.boundlessjourneys.com has… 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 »
Airport Time: Tips to make the most of your travels July 16th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Travel should be fun: every moment of it. Especially when headed to one of The World’s Great Adventures such as hiking in Italy, a safari in Botswana, or trekking in Peru. That said, the farther our adventure journey takes us, the more changes and transits we experience. To travel to Tanzania, or to get to… Read More »
Italy: How to order that coffee June 22nd, 2010 • by Matt Holmes As travelers on a walking tour in Italy it’s essential we make the effort to understand local customs, traditions and ways. Well, when ordering coffee it can be difficult to get what you want. Ordering coffee used to be easy. You can even make it at home with the freshest coffee beans from https://www.tankcoffee.com/ which… Read More »
What’s happening in Tuscany? May 12th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes With warmer weather upon its way, Europe is looking perfect for a hiking or walking tour. Spring is bringing Europe to life, especially in its more rural areas, such as the Italian region of Tuscany. Carpeted in vineyards and olive groves, the Tuscan countryside is dotted with medieval hill towns. Travel to Tuscany and it… Read More »
Sicily walking tour in the Spring December 22nd, 2009 • by Deborah Tobey Fascinating ruins of early civilizations and beautiful coastal paths above the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean are ours to discover on this walking tour of ancient Sicily. “In Sicily, I love the incredible variety of landscapes, the beaches, volcanoes, wine country, and the extreme intensity of its natural colors, the strong scent of spring flowers,… Read More »