This past spring Untourist Jackie Johnson spent two weeks exploring the gorgeous Irish countryside. With her sister Vicky and cousins, Jackie saw the best of Kenmare, Killarney, and drove the Ring of Kerry. They stayed in the central two-story townhouse, Packie’s Corner, in Kenmare, which served as a great home-base for all their exploring. Interested…
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5 Essential Apps for Your Time in London
London is an incredibly popular destination that never fails to impress. Tourists from all over the world flock here to see its numerous famous landmarks, red buses, and British culture. This dynamic destination is filled with the vibrant hustle and bustle of any capital city, and because of this, getting the most out of your…
To Greece Again, an Untourist’s Homecoming
In 2013 Steve Somerville returned to Greece for his second Untour there. He has enjoyed many Untour destinations over the years. Here is his account of Greece the second time around, along with some of his photos from the trip. Not long ago, my friend Lynne and I returned to Nafplio, Greece, for our…
First Person Account: Paris, Without Fear
This piece was written by Kim Paschen who worked for UnTours for many years, coordinating French UnTours and then as Marketing Director. She recently returned from Paris and reports on the city she found in the gap between the November terrorist attacks and the international climate talks. Friday, November 13. I won’t forget where…
Traveling with Kids: To Switzerland and Beyond
Untourist and author Janet McCrea Dieman shares her travel adventures here. She has shared the Swiss Untour and other travels with her grandchildren. All grandkids should be this lucky! You may be thinking about taking children or grandchildren to Europe and wondering what the best age is to plan a trip. Most people…
Fireworks & Fairy Tale Castles on the Rhine: Report From Our Untours Giveaway Winner
I’ve just returned from my two week Germany UnTours giveaway vacation. Thanks, UnTours! My friend and I stayed in an apartment above the Christmas store in St. Goar and spent our days visiting towns along the Middle Rhine area from Koblenz to Mainz. The views from the cable car in Rudesheim and the chairlift…