8 Foods to Try in Portugal January 9th, 2024 • by Matt Holmes Countries and regions that have historically been heavily involved in trade have had their cuisine evolve over time and adopt flavors and recipes from the cultures with which they’ve come into contact. This is especially true for Portugal, since it was a major player during the Age of Exploration, colonizing in South America, India, Africa,… Read More »
6 Reasons Why It’s Time to Visit the Azores January 3rd, 2024 • by Matt Holmes Almost a decade ago, I first learned of the Azores in an article titled something like, “remote islands that no one knows about.” I certainly hadn’t known they existed, which, perhaps is why I was drawn to them once I could point them out on a map. The thought of a collection of volcanic islands… Read More »
Fado: Portugal’s Own Musical Genre December 28th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey While many countries and regions have traditional music, Fado music is one of just a few that has been put on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. I bet you didn’t even know that existed until just now. You can read more about the ICHL on the UNESCO website, but let’s get back to Fado.… Read More »
Some Like it Hot (tub) October 22nd, 2020 • by Matt Holmes I love the water. One could even say, I live for the water. Not only is my house on a pond, but I often swim before work, kayak and canoe with my dogs, and usually plan personal trips to include being in, on, or near some type of water. One of the most tranquil and relaxing… Read More »
8 of the World's Most Beautiful Lakes September 15th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes In the heat of the summer (it can get into the 90s here in Vermont), my family and I are so grateful for the little pond in our yard. While it may not be particularly grand, it is quintessential Vermont and perfect for a swim on a hot day. No matter how large or small,… 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 »
5 Unexpected Wine Destinations June 1st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes While Spain, Italy, and France typically enjoy the limelight when it comes to well-known wine regions—think Rioja, Tuscany, and Bordeaux—travelers have long known that what we drink at home is often dictated by what gets exported and imported. Thankfully, demand for diversity has expanded, and it’s easy to also find Saugvignon Blanc from New Zealand, Malbec from Argentina, and Pinotage from South Africa.… Read More »
Azores Slideshow March 4th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Portugal: Azores Islands Explorer Widely regarded as one of the world’s “best-kept secrets,” the Azores Islands are a wild and otherworldly archipelago. Interested? Contact Deborah at 1-800-941-8010 or Deborah@boundlessjourneys.com.
There's No App For This... August 6th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes In this digital age, it’s easy to be an armchair traveler—browsing travel magazines on an iPad, scrolling through photos on social media, trying to market through themarketingheaven.com, or reading a blog on the newest undiscovered destination. But nothing replaces actually being there and experiencing a new culture, landscape, or activity! An app can’t leave you breathless… Read More »
8 Places to Go in October & November May 24th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes October and November are great months to travel. It’s the shoulder season in many places, which means there are fewer crowds. These months also offer fabulous hiking weather—it’s not as hot as summer, but still warm enough (with the exception of Iceland!). Plus, there is usually plenty of sunshine and a refreshing breeze. Tanzania in October The… Read More »