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Author: Alexa Steele

Alexa Steele is a veteran copywriter and contributor to the UnTours Blog. With years of experience in travel writing, and a commitment to supporting sustainable ways to see the world, Alexa is thrilled to partner with UnTours to share these unique experiences with you.
Mandy Haakenson
Submitted by Alexa Steele
on August 14, 2023 under Meet The UnFluencers

Capturing Beauty Near and Far: UnFluencer Mandy Haakenson’s Vision of Slow Travel

Originally from Seattle, Mandy Haakenson is a London-based travel professional with a Masters Degree in sustainable tourism. She has worked in sales and marketing in the travel industry for over a decade. In addition to writing SEO optimized content and…

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Submitted by Alexa Steele
on August 9, 2023 under Meet The UnFluencers

Conscious Roaming: UnFluencer Alice Ford Advocates Purposeful Travel for a Sustainable World

Alice Ford is an adventure filmmaker, content creator, and stuntwoman. She owns an eco-hotel booking platform called TravGanic as well as a blog and Youtube Channel called Alice’s Adventures. Alice has lived and worked all over the world and fundamentally…

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Submitted by Alexa Steele
on August 8, 2023 under Travel Tips

UnTouring Umbria: A Local Expert’s Guide to Italy’s Undiscovered Countryside

Umbria is a small region of Italy that brings great emotions to life. Rich in small towns and an amazing natural, artistic and cultural heritage, it is considered the “mystical” region of Italy. Part of the allure of embarking on…

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Unfluencer Lori Sorrentino sits on a vintage vespa in italy
Submitted by Alexa Steele
on August 2, 2023 under Meet The UnFluencers

Eat Local, Travel Slow: UnFluencer Lori Sorrentino’s Approach to Better Travel

Lori Sorrentino is an award-winning photographer and travel writer who loves slow food and slow travel. “Eat Local, Travel Slow” is the mission that’s defined her travel blog, Travlinmad, since 2014. She is also an UnTours UnFluencer who unlocks the…

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Submitted by Alexa Steele
on July 29, 2023 under Meet The UnFluencers

Mindful Explorations: UnFluencer Riley Chervinski Shares Insights on Responsible Travel

Riley Chervinski is a storyteller for social good. She writes about the essential connection between tourism and conservation and is passionate about sustainability, slow travel, ecotourism, and wildlife. Riley is also an UnTours UnFluencer. UnFluencers are writers, photographers and videographers…

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Submitted by Alexa Steele
on July 21, 2023 under Meet The UnFluencersTravel Tips

Redefining Wanderlust: UnFluencer Rachel Heller’s Take on the Power of Slow Travel

As the original slow travel company, UnTours proudly introduces a new breed of travel ambassador: the UnFluencer. UnFluencers are writers, photographers and videographers who spend their lives unlocking the hidden gems in your favorite destinations and championing a better kind…

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Submitted by Alexa Steele
on July 15, 2023 under Meet The UnFluencers

Meet the UnFluencers: Champions of Slow Travel

UnTourists have basked in the magic of slow travel since 1975, when Hal and Norma Taussig founded this revolutionary travel company. Our community is going on 50 years of understanding the allure of settling into a cozy chalet, apartment in the…

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Dramatic mountain view from the Scottish Highlands
Submitted by Alexa Steele
on May 8, 2023 under Travel Tips

Two UnTours Combine For One Unforgettable Scottish Adventure

Scotland is a land filled with dramatic landscapes, ancient castles, and warm-hearted people. It’s a world where you can immerse yourself in food, culture, and history while letting time slip through your fingers. With so much to see and experience,…

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Switzerland spring 2021
Submitted by Alexa Steele
on January 11, 2023 under CordobaFranceGardens and parksHollandTravel Tips

Where To See The Best Spring Flowers In Europe

With explosions of color and soft floral aromas, spring in Europe is a festival for the senses. There is a long list of options when it comes to celebrating this season of rebirth—some well-known, others off the beaten path. Here…

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