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Category: Travel Tips

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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Submitted by admin
on August 1, 2023 under Travel Tips

Reflecting on 27 Years Guiding All Things UnTours

If you’re an UnTourist and have traveled with us sometime in the last three decades, your trip planning probably included at least one conversation with Brian Taussig-Lux, our president for the last 27 years. Brian recently decided it was time to…

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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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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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Small public park near the Schloss Spiez Castle
Submitted by Special Guest
on January 19, 2023 under SwitzerlandTravel Tips

Taking The Four Pass Tour In Switzerland

UnTourist Jerry Nolan shares with us his memories of The Four Pass Tour in Meiringen, Switzerland.  Many years ago when Sandy and I were making our first forays into Switzerland under the care of UnTours (which turned into a multi year love…

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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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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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Rome apartment stay
Submitted by Untours Staff
on February 7, 2022 under Travel Tips

Amber’s Italy: Venice, Florence, and Rome in photos.

Italian cities offer something for everyone, and its three best-known cities are each so distinct. Amber Martin, our Italian Untour Director, has shared a few of her favorite city photos from her recent travels to Italy this past November. Those…

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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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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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