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Cordoba
Untours StaffSubmitted by Untours Staff
on October 1, 2019 under AndalusiaCordobaMuseumsSpain

Cordoba’s Layers of History and Religion

Cordoba is a beautiful, multifaceted city where the legacy of multiple religions and civilizations interact and overlap. The old Arabic and Jewish quarters surround the Mosque, where crooked narrow streets still possess the feel, taste, and smells of ancient times….

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Swiss Untour family travel
Special GuestSubmitted by Special Guest
on September 24, 2019 under Family travelHeartlandHiking and WalkingOberlandSwitzerlandTrain

The Gordon Family in Switzerland

The Gordons and Boicourts recently joined us in Meiringen, Switzerland, on our Swiss Heartland Untour. Three generations of their family stayed in one of our favorite towns in central Switzerland and made amazing memories together against the timeless backdrop of…

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Alsace apartment stay, Untours in France
Special GuestSubmitted by Special Guest
on September 19, 2019 under AlsaceFranceGardens and parksNatureWine

Alsace in Pictures: 10 Elements That Make It Special

Alsace is a unique destination, one of France’s most picturesque corners. This region is so rich with history and so linked with its traditions, it feels like a bridge to Old World Europe. It also vibrates with color, and is…

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Special GuestSubmitted by Special Guest
on September 12, 2019 under Ireland

Irish Road Trip with Jackie Johnson

Untourist Emeritus and regular blog contributor Jackie Johnson recently returned from another Untour to Ireland. Here’s her report in photos, including an emergency trip to the hospital. Read all about it. This was my third trip to Ireland; the last…

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Well crafted travel
Brian Taussig-LuxSubmitted by Brian Taussig-Lux
on September 5, 2019 under Barcelona

Building a Basilica: Notes from our President

How long does it take to build a basilica? On a recent trip to Barcelona, I learned that the Sagrada Familia Basilica is scheduled for completion in 2026, 144 years after construction began and 100 years after the death of…

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Cordoba Patios
Andrea SzyperSubmitted by Andrea Szyper
on August 28, 2019 under CordobaGardens and parksSpain

Garden Goals: The Patios Festival in Cordoba, Spain

La Fiesta de los Patios da Cordoba, the Patios Festival, is a uniquely colorful tradition in Cordoba that dates back to 1918. So much of the city’s beauty is cultivated in the private courtyards of local people, who lovingly fill…

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Special GuestSubmitted by Special Guest
on August 19, 2019 under ArtsHeartlandOberlandSwitzerland

Swiss Design Details: A Quiz for Swiss Alumni

Alumni of our Swiss Heartland and Swiss Oberland Untours are a savvy bunch, no doubt drawn to the natural beauty and soaring vistas of the magnificent Alps. But there are other, smaller pleasures to enjoy in central Switzerland. Swiss Untour…

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London museum guide
Untours StaffSubmitted by Untours Staff
on August 14, 2019 under Family travelLondonMuseumsTrip planning

Kensington: A Guide to London’s Museum District

There are countless museums in London, something for everyone. While the British Museum, the National Gallery, and the Tate(s) may be top of mind, it could be easy to overlook some splendid museums in Kensington, a museum district with a…

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Overtourism Venice
Andrea SzyperSubmitted by Andrea Szyper
on July 29, 2019 under Eco/living greenParisTravel TipsTrip planningUntours FoundationVenice

Overtourism Part 1: The Promise of Second Cities

What is overtourism? Overtourism has become a catchall term for the oversaturation of a neighborhood, region, or city with tourists. Just when a place hits this critical tipping point is up for debate, but we can all agree it is…

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Danube river cruise
Andrea SzyperSubmitted by Andrea Szyper
on July 23, 2019 under AustriaBikingCruisesFood and DrinkGermanyVenturesVienna

The Danube in Photos: A Venture to Remember

River cruises are very popular, and we find many of the people in our Untours community of travelers enjoy them. Whether Untourists add a cruise to their Untour or spend some of their trips abroad sailing the rivers, they can…

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