BJourneys' Best Travel App Superlatives June 18th, 2013 • by Karen Cleary While I have always been a big proponent of leaving behind as much technology as possible while on vacation, ever since I got my smartphone, I have to admit, there are some pretty handy gadgets available to smooth out the road and enhance the travel experience. Video chatting on Skype with my kids while at… Read More »
Eat Like a Local When You’re On the Road May 29th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes Sure, there are lots of ways to get to the heart of a new destination, but for me the route is almost always edible. Whether taking in the market view over a bowl of Cha Ca in Hanoi, sipping espresso at a café in Tivoli, or biting into a powdery beignet in New Orleans’ French… Read More »
Tips for exchanging currency for your next trip April 13th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey So, you’re getting ready for your next Boundless Journeys adventure, and are wondering where – and when – to get local currency for your trip. Here are some recommendations from our home team of travel experts: Credit Cards: You can use your credit card just as you would at home. Card issuers typically tack on… Read More »
Protecting Your Travel Investment August 8th, 2011 • by Matt Holmes Reason # Nine Million and One to get Travel Insurance They now come as standard with our Trip Planning Materials as Itineraries, Boundless Journeys swag, and reading lists – that’s right, Insurance Quotes. A few hearty travelers out there still scoff at the idea (medical assistance, moi?), but we can’t tell you the number of… Read More »
Resuming Tours in Egypt March 28th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary I am delighted to announce that as of April 1st, Boundless Journeys is resuming our tours in Egypt. Just a few weeks ago we were unsure what the future would hold for this country – so full of history – that was suddenly making history again. Although the story is not yet finished, 2011 may… Read More »
Adventure Travel First-aid Kits May 18th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Preparing a first-aid kit for your adventure travel vacation All travelers should carry one, without exception. A first-aid kit can be tailored to each trip, and varies in size and contents depending on a number of factors. Professional travel companies have well-established routines to follow, should they need to help with more serious events. But… Read More »
Travel Vaccinations: What you need to know May 14th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Should you want to take Bhutan hiking tours or travel to Botswana you need to be physically prepared. Vaccinations and inoculations are an unavoidable part of international travel and should be top of your pre-trip to-do list. We have hiking tours to suit people of all fitness levels. That said, every hiker flying abroad needs… Read More »
Choosing a Travel Camera for Adventure Traveling May 6th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Sitting in the airport ready for takeoff, doing a quick last check of your travel essentials: passport, visa, booking details, currency, insurance documents, phone, camera, (pause…) camera. Oh, no! Can you imagine going on your trip of a lifetime, having forgotten your camera? I know what I would do. I would quickly get into the… Read More »
Hiking Gear: Boots or Shoes? April 20th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes New to hiking, or off on your first hiking vacation? If there is one thing that could hold you back when exploring the foothills of the Andes or walking the back roads of Bhutan, it’s sore feet. So let’s look at the options and finish with some foot care tips. Boots or shoes? Boots… Read More »
Amazing Travel Tips: Boundless Journeys Adventure Travel May 11th, 2009 • by Matt Holmes Adventure travel – whether hiking through the hill towns of Tuscany, trekking through Bhutan and the Himalayas, or sea kayaking in Baja’s Sea of Cortez – creates a sense of excitement and anticipation in even the most seasoned of travelers. This type of travel provides a way to escape the ordinary, and discover and explore… Read More »