Cool Summer Hiking: The Secret Hikers Have Always Known August 7th, 2026 • by Kristin Calkins For generations, summer vacations have been defined by beaches, sunshine, and soaring temperatures. At Boundless Journeys, we’re seeing a different trend with summer hiking. More travelers are asking where they can spend an entire day outdoors without planning every hour around the heat. They’re looking for fresh mornings, beautiful trails, and destinations where summer is… Read More »
Norway: Western Fjords Adventure - From Photos to Experience June 18th, 2026 • by Liz Smith One day, you’ll see a picture that stops your scroll. Not just because the scenery is beautiful, but because something about it feels different from your daily life. The space seems unimaginably expansive. The light looks softer. You can almost smell the cool, clear air. Pay attention to that moment. That’s how my journey to the western fjords… Read More »
What to do in Bergen and Aalesund November 1st, 2023 • by Matt Holmes These two lovely Norwegian cities offer so much to visitors who want to spend an extra day exploring independently. Bergen is easily managed on foot, with several interesting sites; Ålesund (also spelled Aalesund) is a charming, quiet town made of several islands. linked by bridges and tunnels.
The Western Fjords: Exploring Norway’s Majestic Landscapes April 18th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey The Western Fjords—the name has a fantastical, faraway ring. Yet they’re a very real part of the Norwegian landscape, as much as the snowy mountains and sweeping waterways look like something out a storybook. You might have to pinch yourself a time or two along the way, but you’ll see them with your own eyes… Read More »
All About Glaciers March 29th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Glaciers are impressive natural formations. Massive and always on the move, glaciers are nothing short of magnificent. Scientists learn an incredible amount of information from glacial ice about historical precipitation and temperature cycles, atmospheric chemistry composition, solar variability, volcanic eruptions, and other scientific things. But wait! There is plenty to learn, even for the non-scientists… Read More »
Norway Slideshow March 5th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Discover the fjords and mountains of this dramatic region on our Norway hiking tours. Below is a slideshow of our adventure tour throughout this spectacular country. Interested? Contact Deborah at 1-800-941-8010 or contact us.
How Water Has Shaped Norwegian Culture February 19th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey We all know that water sustains life. But for Norwegians, whose population is concentrated along the coasts where the famous fjords dramatically cut into the landscape, water has literally shaped their culture. It’s in their heritage—Vikings, after all, were incredibly successful seafarers. While there are many miles of roads in Norway, much of the transportation… Read More »
Video: Granada to Fes March 1st, 2021 • by Matt Holmes For centuries, southern Spain and Morocco—separated by the 9-mile Strait of Gibraltar—have shared a sometimes fraught history but maintained distinct identities and a rich cultural heritage that has left them forever intertwined. Check out our Morocco walking tour itinerary or explore our Spain tour packages.
World's Best Waterfalls December 21st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes From a thin trickle of water down a rock wall to thundering, foaming torrents, waterfalls are as diverse as the landscapes in which they are found. They ebb and flow with rainfall and snowmelt, dive into crystal clear pools, and carve out rocks over millennia. Each one has its own personality. Which one(s) will you get to… Read More »
Countries that crushed the curve July 6th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Throughout the last few months, we have been checking in frequently with our in-country partners and guides around the world, making sure we are staying on top of new health information and travel updates regarding Covid-19 from our local sources on the ground. Happily, as of this writing, there are many places where governments and… Read More »