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Author: Andrea Szyper

Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on April 4, 2022 under AlsaceWine

The Wine Caves of Strasbourg

Guests on the Alsace Untour have plenty of time to explore the Route des Vins and visit wineries and tasting rooms in this scenic wine region. They will also have time to explore Strasbourg. But it is easy to miss…

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The Peggy Guggenheim Museum
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on March 21, 2022 under ArtsItalyMuseumsVenice

Peggy’s Place: The Guggenheim in Venice

Peggy Guggenheim was an American heiress and eccentric who made a name for herself by amassing one of the broadest and most important private collections of modern art in the world. Born and raised in New York, she moved to…

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Cork, Ireland
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on March 14, 2022 under Ireland

All About Cork, Ireland

Though it is Ireland’s second largest city, Cork is second to none. The locals fondly call it Ireland’s “real” capital. Cork’s city center is built on an island in the River Lee, and the two channels of the river that…

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B Corp
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on March 2, 2022 under Travel TipsUntours Foundation

What is a B Corp? What Makes Untours One?

Have you seen the B logo? Perhaps on a bag of coffee, a bar of chocolate, or a box of butter? B Corps are a new breed of business, vetted for their policies and commitment to people, community, and the…

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Swiss Transport Museum
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on February 23, 2022 under HeartlandOberlandSwitzerlandTrainTrip planning

Swiss Innovation: The Transport Museum in Luzern

Switzerland is well known for its excellent rail system, hearty enough to deliver you to mountain tops and punctual enough to set your watch by. Of course the Swiss transportation system goes far beyond trains to encompass boats, buses, gondolas,…

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Madrid
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on February 15, 2022 under Spain

Madrid in 16 Hours: 4 Good Things

When you can only manage to book 16 hours in a city like Madrid, is it worth it? And how to plan? On a recent trip to central Spain hosted by the Spanish Tourist Office, I asked to extend my…

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Lisbon travel tips
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on February 1, 2022 under Portugal

10 Essential Tips for Lisbon Travel

Portugal has captured the imagination of American travelers, and the levels of tourism in the city were rising rapidly before the pandemic began. Even now, Portugal, and especially the cities of Porto and Lisbon, are bouncing back, welcoming growing crowds….

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hygge vacation Europe
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on January 16, 2022 under Travel TipsTrip planning

What is Hygge? Some Inspiration from Europe

Hygge is a Danish word that has captured the global imagination. Though there is no exact English word equivalent, “cozy” comes close. Hygge (pronounced HOO-gah) captures a sense of warmth and comfort and hominess that feeds a feeling of contentment…

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Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on January 10, 2022 under Eco/living green

Of Wind and Water: How Untours is Moving Toward Carbon Neutrality

At Untours our goal is to be carbon neutral by 2023. Our operations at Untours have been 100% carbon neutral for years. We’ve been able to completely offset the CO2 from the electricity and gas we use in our Media…

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How to say thank you in German
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on November 15, 2021 under Travel Tips

How to Say Thank You in Europe: A Global Guide to Gratitude

Most of us head off to Europe speaking little if any of our destination’s native language (aside from Ireland and the UK, of course). It works because English is so widely spoken and understood in Europe. Lucky us! Still, it…

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