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Until we can travel again
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on March 31, 2020 under PackingTravel TipsTrip planning

10 Things Travelers Can Do While Grounded

As we stare into the unknowns of the COVID-19 situation, one of the few things we can say for sure is that we will not be traveling internationally for the next few months. For those of us who live to…

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Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on May 17, 2017 under Eco/living greenPackingTravel Tips

The Untours Guide to Green Travel

At Untours we are big boosters of thoughtful, responsible, and sustainable travel. We love the lessons Europe has to teach us about environmental conservation and stewardship. We have learned a lot over our decades of European travel and progressive business….

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Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on December 20, 2016 under PackingTravel Tips

Gift Ideas for Your Hosts in Europe

In the days of globalism, there are very few American things you cannot get in Europe. We live on a rapidly shrinking planet where influences and cultures mix, and we all buy our couches from Ikea. What is distinctly American,…

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Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on September 20, 2016 under PackingTravel TipsTrip planning

Pack the Perfect Carry-on for Europe in 8 Easy Steps

Are you a packing ninja? Around the Untours office, we like to geek out about packing. We all have tips to share and oddball habits. But on the essentials of the all-important carry-on bag, we largely agree. 1. First things…

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Submitted by Rachelwortmann
on October 13, 2015 under BeerBikingGardens and parksLondonMuseumsPackingTrip planning

London Like a Local: What you Should and Should Not Do in the English Capital

Don’t stick out like a sore thumb! Here are some quick tips to help you make a good impression in London, and to make merry with the locals.   You Should… Stand on the right side of the tube escalators…

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Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on May 19, 2015 under PackingTravel TipsTrip planning

6 Old School "Devices" You'll Need for Europe

Internet is like oxygen for many of us, it is that essential and taken for granted. But when you travel to Europe, a lot of things leave your control. Internet can be spotty. The tools we take for granted, like…

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Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on April 6, 2015 under PackingTravel TipsTrip planning

12 Tips for Trip Prep: A Smart Travel Checklist

A little advanced planning can make a big difference for your trip. We hope these travel tips will help you enjoy a stress-free European vacation. Start early, and follow our simple smart travel checklist.   1.  Check your passport expiration…

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Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on September 20, 2013 under PackingTravel TipsTrip planning

Keep Your Shoes On: TSA Expands the PreCheck Program

Atlanta Airport security line, photo courtesy of hyku, via flickr.com cc You can keep your shoes on! Or at least you may soon be able to. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced plans to expand its PreCheck program. This…

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Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on November 9, 2012 under Family travelPackingTravel Tips

Everything I Need to Know About Travel I Learned From My Toddler

A good bag, water bottle, wipes and snacks are essentials for travel. OK, so he is a big boy preschooler now. But my son was a toddler when I took him and his daddy to Italy with me for a…

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