What to do in Bangkok February 28th, 2017 • by Matt Holmes As Bangkok is the most convenient international hub from which to fly to Bhutan, most people want to spend some time exploring the city. And there is plenty to keep you busy! On my trip to Bhutan to join our Hiking in the Peaceful Kingdom journey, I spent two days in Bangkok before meeting up… Read More »
The 10 Best Adventure Travel Destinations in 2015 November 3rd, 2014 • by Matt Holmes ‘Where to next?’ is one of our favorite questions to ask here at Boundless Journeys, and now is the perfect time to look ahead at next year’s travel calendar. From the sapphire-blue Mediterranean to the storied green hills of East Africa, we have a host of exciting new departures on the horizon, and picking our… Read More »
What's Going on Around the Globe This Winter January 29th, 2014 • by Matt Holmes Mark your calendars! There are great things going on this winter at Boundless Journeys’ destinations around the globe. VIETNAM: Tet Nguyen Dan (Vietnamese New Year) Date: January 30 – February 3 Vietnam’s largest national festival is dedicated to the veneration of ancestors, positive thinking, and the ushering in of another year. Beginning a week before… Read More »
Change of Place: Guiding Our Vietnam Guide Around Stowe, Vermont June 5th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes We stopped by Eldweiss general store and Deli on our way up to Mt. Mansfield, the highest mountain in Vermont. Elske enthusiastically hopped out of the car to poke around the store. She immediately went over to the beverage section and pointed to the 2-liter plastic coke bottles lined up on the shelf next to… Read More »
Exploring Vietnamese Cuisine April 5th, 2013 • by Matt Holmes My Vietnamese guide Su Xuan lead me through the narrow alleyways of the Old quarter of Hanoi, pointing out the astonishing variety of street food delicacies from vendors’ stalls spilling out onto the pavement. A blend of sweet, sour, and savory aromas overwhelmed me just as much as the need to be vigilant as we… Read More »
A fascinating side trip, Boundless Journeys-style - Vietnam May 8th, 2012 • by Matt Holmes – Written by Boundless Journeys’ Vietnam guest Barbara H. Because my husband is in the furniture business, our guide Elske arranged for a visit to a village that makes heavy, traditional Asian furniture. Dong Ky was a real highlight for all of us with its narrow muddy streets, open-air workshops with craftsmen at work, houses… 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 »
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 »
Iceland Special Opportunity April 27th, 2011 • by Karen Cleary Only a few more rooms available for our Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice hiking tour, July 17-24. Call 800.941.8010 or e-mail Karen@www.boundlessjourneys.com for details and to learn about special incentives to join us. Iceland Hiking Tour Overview Iceland is a land of contrasts more extreme than any place we’ve visited. Vast, desolate lava… Read More »
Why I love small-group adventure travel April 22nd, 2011 • by Karen Cleary When helping clients choose their next adventure, I am often helping them choose between a private trip and one of our scheduled, small-group journeys. While there are plenty of great reasons to choose a private trip – if you have specific dates, it’s your honeymoon, or you are taking the kids abroad for the first… Read More »