Historic Cocktails From Around the Globe October 2nd, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Be it a pub or a piazza, a scenic overlook or a back-country lodge, for me there’s often no better way to experience a destination than to park myself in the center of the action and soak it in over the cool (or warm) local cocktail of choice. Epic traveling writers such as Hemingway and… Read More »
New Project Lends A Hand to Aspiring Travelers March 21st, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Hello fellow travelers! I’m excited to be the newest member of the Boundless Journeys team, and I look forward to helping you plan your next dream trip. One of the many things that drew me to Boundless Journeys is their commitment to giving back to the places where they operate—whether making a conscious effort to… Read More »
Tales From the Trail, Peru: Land of the Incas June 22nd, 2012 • by verb-admin – Ashley Morton, Boundless Journeys I had the fortunate opportunity to travel to Peru recently on a research trip to discover some new trails for Boundless Journeys. The first stop was the tiny airport of Puerto Maldanado and jumping off point for navigating the jungles and waterways of the Amazon River Basin. We were greeted… Read More »
Top 5 destinations to visit NOW, and why May 14th, 2012 • by Karen Cleary At Boundless Journeys, we often find ourselves chatting with potential travelers about where to go next. While our diverse collection of trips really does represent The World’s Great Adventures, each one being a worthy destination in its own right, there are five places I have found myself suggesting over and over again as one of… Read More »
Thinking of exploring Peru’s famed lost city of Machu Picchu this summer? Plan ahead – permits are going fast! March 23rd, 2012 • by Karen Cleary It happens every year, but 2012 seems even earlier than usual. Only 500 permits per day are issued for people to hike on the Inca trail into Machu Picchu, and already permits are sold out for almost the entire month of July. As of this writing in March, there is still good availability for August,… Read More »
An Update From the Foundation for African Medicine & Education August 4th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes A few years back a group of Boundless Journeys guests on our Tanzania: Migration Safari shared a special experience. They engaged in volunteer work at the Foundation for African Medicine & Education (FAME). FAME was created to improve the quality of medical care in East Africa with the help of the walk-in clinic 11554, NY,… Read More »
Why planning ahead pays off July 26th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary While I love a spontaneous spirit and enjoy the challenge of whipping up unforgettable, life-changing journeys at the drop of a hat, my years of experience planning customized African safaris for my clients has taught me that those who plan ahead benefit in many ways. This was vividly brought home to me this week as… Read More »
With A Little Help From Our (Internet) Friends July 7th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes It happens to everybody, even those of us who live, breathe, eat, and dream the travel industry – when faced with the question “how long does it take to get there?” we can freeze like the proverbial fawn in high beams. Time zones, time differences, flight directions, date lines, layovers – all of these factors… Read More »
Get to know Boundless Journeys June 2nd, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Deborah Tobey, Destination Manager What types of trips do you offer and who are your customers? Many consider Boundless Journeys trips to be a bucket list for the adventurer’s soul. Our itineraries span from majestic peaks to lush landscapes, from serene deserts to dramatic coastlines, and from historical meccas to the world’s great wildernesses. We… Read More »
Peru and Machu Picchu Hiking Tour Review May 12th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes It is happy guests such as Samantha that help make this profession so gratifying. I feel very fortunate that I go to work every day with the goal being the creation and delivery of life changing experiences. “I cannot thank you enough for another incredible experience. I really thought that nothing would ever compare to… Read More »