A new addition to the Boundless Journeys Collection - Patagonia May 23rd, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey The spectacular landscapes of Southern Patagonia offer epic hiking through a wealth of natural treasures. From the granite towers and snow-capped peaks of Chile’s Torres Del Paine, to the unique rock spires and massive ice fields of Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, we discover the rugged beauty of this remote part of the world. This… Read More »
Botswana on 60 Minutes February 24th, 2012 • by Karen Cleary While they may not have the name-droppable fame of a George Clooney or Brangelina, Dereck and Beverly Joubert are celebrities in the safari community. Filming, researching, and exploring Africa for over 25 years, these award-winning filmmakers from Botswana have 22 films to their credit, including the famed National Geographic film “Relentless Enemies,” about the precarious… Read More »
Boundless Journeys congratulates Grant Korgan, the first adaptive athlete to reach the Antarctic South Pole. February 9th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey Boundless Journeys congratulates Grant Korgan, the first adaptive athlete to reach the Antarctic South Pole. Just a few weeks ago, on January 17th, Grant Korgan succeeded as the first adaptive athlete in history to reach the Antarctic South Pole. The arrival of Korgan and his South Pole team coincided with the 100-year anniversary of… Read More »
Baby Elephant at Wilderness Safaris Abu Camp January 24th, 2012 • by Matt Holmes On 17 December 2011, Wilderness Safaris Abu Camp in Botswana announced the wonderful news – Shireni had given birth to her third calf, Warona. So far she’s been a thrill a minute as guests have been able to watch her antics and how the whole herd interacts with her. Enjoy this fabulous YouTube video (courtesy… Read More »
When to go on safari? January 20th, 2012 • by Karen Cleary Planning an African Safari: When is the best time to go? With expert advice, it is possible to plan an unforgettable African safari at nearly any time of year. That being said, each country, and specific regions within each country, have high seasons and low seasons, and varying highlights at different times of year. If… Read More »
Top on my “List” is Antarctica December 10th, 2011 • by Deborah Tobey It’s tough having perma-wanderlust. Regardless of whether I’m freshly back from some amazing adventure or completely desperate for anything remotely resembling a three day weekend, I can’t stop looking ahead to where I’m going next. To help me narrow down a seemingly infinite world of possibilities, I have created my own “Bucket List” –… Read More »
Tales From the Trail in Botswana November 20th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary I have the best job in the world. Last month, for work, I was sent to visit some of Kenya and Tanzania’s most spectacular areas, and discover their most exciting and classic safari activities. I went horseback riding, mountain biking, walking miles through incredible wild areas, and experienced some of the most unforgettable game… Read More »
Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling in Micronesia’s Palau November 11th, 2011 • by Deborah Tobey Imagine the whitest beaches you will ever see, gardens of coral just beneath the clearest waters, lakes filled to the brim with “sting less” jellyfish, forests, waterfalls and caves that have never been ravaged by man, and hundreds of islands of the purest beauty . . . this is Micronesia’s Palau. Featured in National Geographic… Read More »
Namibia Unveiled as First Location in NBC TODAY Show’s “Where in the World is Matt Lauer? November 8th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes November 2011 – Namibia was chosen as the first location for the 10th anniversary of the TODAY Show’s popular “Where in the World is Matt Lauer?” series. TODAY’s “Where in the World” features Lauer’s exotic travels around the world and Namibia was selected by its producers to kick off the week-long series, thanks to the… Read More »
A trip back to Africa with a delayed piece of mail September 27th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary I received a piece of mail in my inbox this morning, in a hand-addressed envelope made of recycled brown paper. Inside was a beautiful handmade card adorned with beads and bits of wood, with a wood-block print of a smiling African woman tending to her fields. The card came from deep in the wilds of… Read More »