Gear Guide: Hiking Boots, Trail Shoes, or Trail Sandals? February 5th, 2014 • by Deborah Tobey Ever hear that an extra pound on your feet is equivalent to five pounds on your back? Whether or not that oft-quoted piece of backcountry wisdom is right, one thing is definitely true: Hiking requires less effort in lightweight footwear. Therein lies the temptation to wear hiking shoes, or even a sturdy pair of sandals,… Read More »
Botswana on 60 Minutes February 24th, 2012 • by Karen Cleary While they may not have the name-droppable fame of a George Clooney or Brangelina, Dereck and Beverly Joubert are celebrities in the safari community. Filming, researching, and exploring Africa for over 25 years, these award-winning filmmakers from Botswana have 22 films to their credit, including the famed National Geographic film “Relentless Enemies,” about the precarious… Read More »
When to go on safari? January 20th, 2012 • by Karen Cleary Planning an African Safari: When is the best time to go? With expert advice, it is possible to plan an unforgettable African safari at nearly any time of year. That being said, each country, and specific regions within each country, have high seasons and low seasons, and varying highlights at different times of year. If… 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, and it endeavors to help bridge the gap between… 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 »
Boundless Journeys Voted Best Tour Operator December 2nd, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Global Traveler Announces 7th Annual Reader Survey Award Winners BEST TOUR OPERATOR: BOUNDLESS JOURNEYS The GT Tested Reader Survey names the top in the travel industry. The results are in! For the seventh consecutive year, Global Traveler conducted its GT Tested Reader Survey, asking frequent business and luxury travelers to name the best in a… Read More »
Congratulations to Botswana Safari Outfitter March 9th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Tourism for Tomorrow 2010 Finalists Announced As part of Boundless Journeys’ commitment to traveling responsibly and and giving back to the areas in which we travel, we continually seek to develop partnerships with the best travel suppliers around the world. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the finalists for the 2010 Tourism… Read More »