Leiden has it all! This charming Dutch Untour hometown is laced with peaceful canals and endowed with an important university, the oldest in the country founded in 1575. With its bustling market, vibrant street life, and excellent train access to Amsterdam and the rest of Holland, it is a fabulous base for exploring the Netherlands….
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Ventures Cruise Report: Rhine Getaway on Viking
Who: Dee McConnell, Director of UnTours Ventures What: Vikingโs Rhine Getaway Where: The Rhine (Basel to Amsterdam) When: October, 2017 How: Sailing the Rhine What were your favorite stops on the trip and why? Strasbourg (below) was a true gem and quite charming with its small canals and colorful flowers. The Cathedral was gorgeous too….
Jerry’s Holland: The Textures of the Netherlands
Untourists Jerry and Deena Koffler have traveled with us at least 18 times, sometimes taking more than one trip per year. They are worldly, curious, and up for adventures, whether they find themselves combining UnTours regions in a sampler or sailing off on far-flung adventures on an UnTours Venture. They recently shared their photos of…
Spring Preview: Holland at the Philadelphia Flower Show
Right around the time those of us on the East Coast are bemoaning the long, cold winter, the Philadelphia Flower Show launches with its colorful blooms promising good things to come. As the world’s biggest and oldest indoor flower show, the Philadelphia Flower Show draws gardeners from all over the country. Cathrin Baumbach, one of…
5 Reasons to Book a Winter Getaway to Holland
No one does cozy quite like the Dutch do. One of my favorite trips to Holland was in winter, when I marvelled at the intrepid locals out biking through slush and snow. There was nothing as cozy as a brown cafe, walls bathed in candlelight. ย Here are 5 reasons you should consider a winter…
Nomming in the Netherlands: Photo Blog of Alice and James in Holland
Two-time Untourists, James and Alice Wootton have been generous enough to share their photos and stories from their recent Untour in the Netherlands. While Italy, Greece and France have reputations for some of the best food in Europe, often times the Netherlands is overlooked. Well look no further to see proof that there is good…
Never Bored in the Netherlands: Top Nine Towns to Visit in Holland
Never Bored in the Netherlands: Top Nine Towns to Visit in Holland Tucked between Germany and Belgium the happy country of Holland has quite a lot to offer. Alkmaar Known for its centuries-old cheese market, Alkmaar specializes in cheese but also hosts many fun museums. From the Dutch Cheese Museum, the Beatles Museum and the…
Amsterdam or Bust: Shake the chill with the Winter Light Festival!
Holland is magical year round, but it may well be at its best in the short, chilly days of winter. No culture on earth does cozy quite like the Dutch, from the inviting interiors you’ll glimpse through open curtains to the warmth of candle-lit brown cafes. The Dutch bundle up and bike in the snow….
Our Favorite Places
I feel lucky to work with a small but dedicated crew of globalists. Our staff is worldly, broad minded, and very well traveled. They’ve elevated my thinking, stoked my curiosity about new parts of the globe, and helped me grow into a citizen of the world. I recently asked them a simple question: What’s your…
Windmills, Wooden Shoes and Tulips: Finding the Real Holland
For many, Holland calls a distinct picture to the mindโs eye of a legendary little boy with his finger thrust bravely into a hole in the dike, determined to save the sleeping village. Along the edge of the dike there are cheerful tulips, and a windmill turns its sails on the horizon. Look, the boyโs…