Palau: The Rock Islands' Secret Fleet August 4th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes When preparing for a hiking tour, a trekking tour, or an adventure travel vacation, most people think to pack boots, and waterproof and fleece jackets. Well, in some cases you might not need more than a bikini, trunks and a snorkel! In fact, if you are packing for travel to Palau, we would suggest these… Read More »
Tanzania's Great Rift Valley August 2nd, 2010 • by verb-admin Using ‘great’ as the adjective to describe this natural wonder underplays its true size: At a little more than 3,700 miles in length, this fissure in the ground runs north from Mozambique, all the way to Lebanon. The Earth’s surface comprises tectonic plates, which inevitably meet. It’s at these junctions where life is born. Where… Read More »
Ten phrases to take on Safari in Tanzania July 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Whether it’s during a Tanzania safari or just on general travel to Tanzania, every traveler should have mastered some of the local language before they arrive. There are always certain phrases that will prove invaluable when traveling. That said, it’s not always easy, but it can be just plain rude to leave without learning the… Read More »
Costa Rica Adventure Travel - Tales from the Trail June 10th, 2010 • by Deborah Tobey Deborah Tobey, on the research trail in Costa Rica It took me a while to get to Rafiki, not because of the long dirt road that led to the property, but because I couldn’t take enough photos along the way. The grand Savegre River flows right next to the road which is surrounded by lush… Read More »
Tanzania Safari Charity Event May 20th, 2010 • by Karen Cleary Boundless Journeys is organizing our annual Charity Event Trip, and we’d like to invite you join us December 20-29, 2010 for a Tanzania safari to benefit the Foundation for African Medicine and Education (FAME; www.fameafrica.org). Simply by joining this unique adventure, you will make a difference in the lives of the people you will meet.… Read More »
Botswana: A History of Sustainability April 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Botswana has achieved what some western countries dream of: it has turned its economy around and exited recession. In announcing the positive results, the country’s Central Statistics Office confirmed what independent travelers have known for some time; Botswana’s potential is derived from its inherited natural magnificence, as well as from broader economic ambitions. Landlocked and… Read More »
Congratulations to Botswana Safari Outfitter March 9th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Tourism for Tomorrow 2010 Finalists Announced As part of Boundless Journeys’ commitment to traveling responsibly and and giving back to the areas in which we travel, we continually seek to develop partnerships with the best travel suppliers around the world. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the finalists for the 2010 Tourism… Read More »
Sea Kayaking in Baja: A Family Expedition January 25th, 2010 • by Deborah Tobey Travel writer Lisa Tucker McElroy shares her Boundless Journeys Baja Family Adventure I’ve always thought that my kids were as slippery as seals, especially in the water. For them, it’s all about diving, playing and splashing in the ocean. This time, though, they aren’t alone – real baby sea lions are swimming right along with… Read More »
Costa Rica Nature Tours, for the birds December 21st, 2009 • by Karen Cleary Are You a Twitcher? If you are unsure if you are a twitcher, you’re not. “Twitchers” are the most commited type of bird watchers; the kind who keep life lists, and who, when they arrive on an African safari, get annoyed when another pesky lion interferes with their sighting of a Blacksmith Plover hatchling. But… Read More »
What in the world is a Dugong? November 18th, 2009 • by Deborah Tobey …this is a Dugong! These enormous marine mammals, can be found in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia. Dugongs are related to manatees, and graze on underwater grasses day and night. This week our Palau guide, Ron Leidich, spotted a couple of Dugongs off the coast of Palau. These docile animals let him… Read More »