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James and Susan Bach (Untourists of the Week), passing the Untour habit down the family line

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Heartland Italy Switzerland Ticino Tuscany Untourist of the Week

April 3, 2014 by Mtaussig

1. Tell us a little bit about your most recent Untour. Ticino Region. We haven’t departed yet but are equally excited to go in less than three weeks. 2. Why did you choose to go there? We have researched the area for places and things to experience in conjunction with the UnTours On-site Guide Book…  


The Abusivi Americani

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Italy Tuscany

April 1, 2014 by Nickfortunatus

Photo by Conan cc As fair warning, you should sit down while reading this. It may be quite shocking, though I think it’s important for you to read. Police escorted two Untourists from our Le Chiuse apartment this morning in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. This is the first time in the near 40-year history of UnTours…  


The 2013 Brunello Harvest – A Four-Star Vintage

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Food and Drink Italy Tuscany Wine

March 13, 2014 by Andrea Szyper

In these last days of winter, it is fun to think of Tuscan sun. One of our favorite hosts in Tuscany, Lorenzo Magnelli (above), recently shared some photos from the wine harvest at Le Chiuse farm. The farm has gotten much recognition for its Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. In fact, they have been so…  


And the Unny winners are…

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March 3, 2014 by Nickfortunatus

Photo by Untourist Ron Anderson As you may know, we had the inaugural Unny Awards just recently. These awards are our way of recognizing the regions which have welcomed UnTours all these years. The Unnies are fun and lighthearted and that’s how we like things around here. We like to think of them as the…  


Here come the Unny Awards!

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February 23, 2014 by Nickfortunatus

Since I started working here way back in 2011, the UnTours regions have been calling on me to give them some attention. Actually, not just attention, but distinction. Now, I know they are all big enough to speak for themselves. They don’t need you to tell them they’re great; we all already know that. What…  


Belle Edson, Untourist of the Week

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Italy Tuscany Untourist of the Week

November 5, 2013 by Mtaussig

1. Tell us a little bit about your most recent Untour. My most recent trip was to Tuscany, specifically to Le Chiuse and Montalcino. I have been back to this location twice as Lorenzo is such a lovely host, the vineyard is so beautiful, and the little village is such a wonderful place to wander…