Sometimes the most extraordinary travel moments begin with the simplest question. Marilyn Ricci, a seasoned UnTourist with 16 journeys under her belt, discovered this truth on a Sunday afternoon in Sicily, a moment that perfectly captures what happens when curiosity meets opportunity. There’s something spectacular about Sunday afternoons when you’re traveling slowly. The world…
You’re wandering through the stunning ancient hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence, your Pernes la Fontaine apartment just a scenic drive away, when you stumble upon something that transforms your understanding of art itself. This is exactly what happened to long-time UnTourists, Warren and Helenka Wiscombe, during their 2019 UnTour in Provence—a discovery that…
There’s something truly magical about European Christmas traditions. While the twinkling lights and festive markets may seem familiar, each country weaves its own unique cultural threads into the tapestry of holiday celebrations. As we embrace the spirit of slowing down and truly experiencing a place, let’s explore some of the most fascinating Christmas customs that…
The morning light catches the delicate lacework of stone as you sip your coffee. From your apartment’s balcony in Granada’s ancient Albaicín quarter, the view encompasses centuries of cultural dialogue written in architecture. This isn’t something you’d notice in a day trip—it’s the reward of slowing down and living within these storied walls. …
There’s a moment each year in Oaxaca when the city transforms. Markets overflow with mountains of bright orange and yellow flowers, their distinctive scent filling the air. Streets become rivers of color as petals are scattered to form paths leading from cemeteries to homes. This is the season of cempasúchil—the Mexican marigold—the flower that…
In humble kitchens throughout Oaxaca’s Central Valleys, the rhythmic sound of hands patting corn masa echoes a culinary tradition thousands of years in the making. Women prepare tlayudas, the large, thin tortillas that are the foundation for one of Oaxaca’s most iconic dishes. Behind them, clay pots of black beans simmer over wood fires,…
We loved our experience at Nafplio Bio Farms, an organic farm using centuries-old techniques to grow oranges, olives, and lots more beautiful produce – and offering cooking classes in their restaurant to teach visitors how to make authentic Greek dishes. When we arrived we were warmly greeted before going on a tour of the farm, where they…
You’re sitting on a sun-drenched terrace overlooking Lake Geneva with a glass of crisp Chasselas. The wine sparkles like the water below—refreshing, mineral-rich, and utterly delightful. When you return home, you make a mental note to pick up a bottle, only to discover later that finding Swiss wine outside Switzerland is nearly impossible. …
Some of you may have noticed that there have been a lot of changes and updates lately at UnTours. We have a new website. The process for searching and booking UnTours has changed. We’ve incorporated technology in new ways. New staff have joined us (including me). Some of these changes were initiated…
Meet Jennifer Broome, a Denver-based travel and environmental journalist with a passion for sustainable tourism. As a broadcast meteorologist with over 30 years of experience, Jennifer blends her expertise in weather and storytelling to highlight outdoor adventures and eco-friendly travel for outlets like Conde Nast Traveler, Denver Post, and The Weather Channel. From trekking…