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Provence vineyards on your trip with Untours
Submitted by Jonathan Coleman
on August 9, 2022 under ApartmentsFranceProvenceWine

An Ode to Provence

I like wine. And when the cork on a bottle of wine is popped in Provence, it’s an occasion. The moment is made.  I also like to travel. New places, new friends, new tastes and smells. It brings my senses to…

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The Peggy Guggenheim Museum
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on March 21, 2022 under ArtsItalyMuseumsVenice

Peggy’s Place: The Guggenheim in Venice

Peggy Guggenheim was an American heiress and eccentric who made a name for herself by amassing one of the broadest and most important private collections of modern art in the world. Born and raised in New York, she moved to…

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Cork, Ireland
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on March 14, 2022 under Ireland

All About Cork, Ireland

Though it is Ireland’s second largest city, Cork is second to none. The locals fondly call it Ireland’s “real” capital. Cork’s city center is built on an island in the River Lee, and the two channels of the river that…

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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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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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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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3 Kings cake recipe
Submitted by Untours Staff
on December 8, 2021 under Food and DrinkFranceProvence

Three Kings Cake: A European Tradition for Epiphany

Our colleague Anne in Provence has shared one of her favorite traditions with us, the galette des rois, a sweet enjoyed for Epiphany (just after the new year). The guest who finds the fève in his or her piece is thought…

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