Lets go to Bhutan on a Walking Tour April 16th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Booked for Bhutan? So what now? Why Bhutan? If you’ve decided mass tourism’s not for you and you are set on a Bhutan adventure tour, here are the basics. So where is Bhutan? Snuggled between India and China. Bhutan takes its name from the powerful weather systems of the Himalayas. Bhutan (from the Bhutanese Druk… Read More »
Botswana: A History of Sustainability April 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Botswana has achieved what some western countries dream of: it has turned its economy around and exited recession. In announcing the positive results, the country’s Central Statistics Office confirmed what independent travelers have known for some time; Botswana’s potential is derived from its inherited natural magnificence, as well as from broader economic ambitions. Landlocked and… Read More »
Cultural and Natural Treasures of Peru April 9th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Working together, the FBI and the department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement have just returned two Spanish colonial-era paintings and artifacts taken from Peru’s Moche, Nazca and Inca peoples. Culture, like travel, has the power to unite. So when the US government helps return Peruvian national treasures, it builds bridges not just between art galleries,… Read More »
Turkey: Istanbul to the Turquoise Coast April 5th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Easter, for many, is a time of celebration and indulgence. Although while some take a well-deserved break from the humdrum of working life by staying home, others take the time for hiking tour. For those Europeans who jumped a plane to Istanbul, hand luggage only, the weekend break was likely to be a taster of… Read More »
Boundless Journeys Again Named to National Geographic Traveler’s “Tours of a Lifetime” List March 30th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Our Emerald Isle guided tour, a rugged, off-the-beaten-path Ireland hiking tour developed by tour operator Boundless Journeys, has been named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s 2010 “Tours of a Lifetime” list. The islands of Western Ireland have long been a draw for those few travelers looking to get off the beaten track and experience true… Read More »