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Swiss Transport Museum
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on February 23, 2022 under HeartlandOberlandSwitzerlandTrainTrip planning

Swiss Innovation: The Transport Museum in Luzern

Switzerland is well known for its excellent rail system, hearty enough to deliver you to mountain tops and punctual enough to set your watch by. Of course the Swiss transportation system goes far beyond trains to encompass boats, buses, gondolas,…

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Madrid
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on February 15, 2022 under Spain

Madrid in 16 Hours: 4 Good Things

When you can only manage to book 16 hours in a city like Madrid, is it worth it? And how to plan? On a recent trip to central Spain hosted by the Spanish Tourist Office, I asked to extend my…

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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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Lisbon travel tips
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on February 1, 2022 under Portugal

10 Essential Tips for Lisbon Travel

Portugal has captured the imagination of American travelers, and the levels of tourism in the city were rising rapidly before the pandemic began. Even now, Portugal, and especially the cities of Porto and Lisbon, are bouncing back, welcoming growing crowds….

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Submitted by Untours Staff
on January 26, 2022 under BarcelonaSpain

A Guide to Barcelona’s Oceanfront: La Barceloneta and Beyond

With its newer buildings and open vistas, Barcelona’s oceanfront is an appealing area and a nice counterpoint to the touristed streets of the city’s oldest quarters. Guests on the Barcelona Untour have the time to explore the waterfront and enjoy…

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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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Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on January 10, 2022 under Eco/living green

Of Wind and Water: How Untours is Moving Toward Carbon Neutrality

At Untours our goal is to be carbon neutral by 2023. Our operations at Untours have been 100% carbon neutral for years. We’ve been able to completely offset the CO2 from the electricity and gas we use in our Media…

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Amalfi apartment stay
Submitted by Special Guest
on January 5, 2022 under Amalfi CoastFood and DrinkItaly

First Impressions of the Amalfi Coast: An off-season visit

Our new Italian Untour Director Amber Martin recently returned from a visit to all six of our Italian Untours. It was the only one of our Untour areas where she had not spent time before. Here she shares her first…

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German Christmas stars
Submitted by Cathrinbaumbach
on December 22, 2021 under Germany

Christmas Stars: An Appreciation and How-To

Have you ever wondered about the reasoning behind some of our holiday decorations? Why do we use red and green colors, or candy canes? Why do we adorn gifts with a bow? While some of these may seem arbitrary, most…

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Paris romance
Submitted by Special Guest
on December 14, 2021 under FranceParisPrague

Parisian Passion: A First Impression

Our Untours Foundation Co-CEO Jonathan Coleman recently returned from his first Untour trip, and his first time ever visiting Switzerland and France. Here he shares his first impression of Paris. I arrived in Paris on a train from Basel by…

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