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 to Europe 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,… Read More »
The Way of the Gaucho June 1st, 2020 • by Michelle Cournoyer Argentina’s gauchos, or cowboys, are skilled horsemen who represent much more: they are also nomadic ranchers, a national symbol, folk heroes, brave hunters, and romanticized outlaws. The remote, rugged, and dramatic landscapes of Argentina have shaped the gaucho way of life and living culture. In the 18th and 19th centuries, ranching became a booming industry in Argentina. As expert… Read More »
Why the Lion Roars - An African Story May 26th, 2020 • by Karen Cleary Storytelling is an important part of traditional African culture, and these tales often teach a lesson or explain something in nature. In a nod to this tradition, when on safari in Africa, you might return from dinner to find an African folk story placed on your bed. Here is one of my favorites, which we… Read More »
Our Favorite Adventure Movies 2.0 May 18th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes In a previous post, we made recommendations for a few of our favorite movies adventure and other cultures. But we each couldn’t choose just one, which is why we had to have a second version. Right now, the best way to travel is by plopping on your sofa and playing a movie. We hope you enjoyed… Read More »
Tour du Mont Blanc Slideshow May 13th, 2020 • by Michelle Cournoyer France, Italy, & Switzerland: Tour du Mont Blanc National Geographic Traveler rates this epic adventure in its “50 Tours of a Lifetime” and with good reason! Interested? Contact Michelle at 1-800-941-8010 or Michelle@boundlessjourneys.com.