Cathrin Baumbach
I was born and raised in Arnstadt, in East Germany. From a young age I was fascinated by foreign languages and cultures and received a BA in English translation from Leipzig University. During those college years, I spent my summers backpacking to Bulgaria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
When the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, I immediately started catching up on travel to other parts of the world. I eventually moved to the United States in 1995, when I was offered a temporary job too good to be turned down at the Franklin Mint. There I met a wonderful Englishman, and the planned 18-month stay quickly turned into years.
In 2001 I found UnTours, joined the Swiss UnTour team, and finally migrated to the Central and Eastern Europe UnTours. I greatly enjoy the diversity of my responsibilities at UnTours, the company's values, my kind colleagues and the opportunity to connect with people from other cultures.
I love anything to do with the outdoors: picnicking, cross-country-skiing, swimming, hiking, biking, and kayaking. I am also a cat lover, gardener, classical music fan, and vegetarian hobby chef. I feel right at home in many destinations, but my heart belongs to Greece and its people, and Switzerland with its amazing mountains, lakes, and hiking trails. I enjoyed visiting Machu Picchu and dream of reopening the Berlin UnTour.
Destinations
UnPack Once in these destinations curated by Cathrin Baumbach.
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United Kingdom 5
Scottish Highlands
Stay in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Inverness is full of Scottish tradition, with easy access to Loch Ness, the Whisky Trail, the Isle of Skye, and countless castles.
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United Kingdom 8
Central Scotland
Explore the cities of Scotland, with easy access to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Delve into its rich history, touring picture-perfect castles and the lochs and glens of the Highlands.
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Switzerland 6
Swiss Oberland
Breathtaking scenery in cosmopolitan villages along the shores of Lake Thun and in towns in the dramatic Kander Valley just south of the lake.
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Switzerland 13
Swiss Heartland
The Switzerland of dreams - live in villages between Lucerne and Interlaken, and on the Hasliberg mountainside, all surrounded by glorious alpine scenery.
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Ireland 9
County Kerry
Stay in charming Kenmare, on the edge of the Ring of Kerry, near some of Ireland most dramatic coastal views, in the heart of Ireland's infinite green.
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Greece 10
Nafplio
Nafplio is one of Greece's prettiest towns with lively squares, bustling cafés and waterfront restaurants.
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Germany 3
German Rhine
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Rhine Valley is a wonderful way to explore the fascinating villages and beauty along the Rhine River.