Written by UnFluencer, Riley Chervinski I’ve always loved the idea of a slow, winding road trip through the Italian countryside with plenty of time to stop for fresh pasta, medieval villages, and wineries atop rolling vineyards. But when I pictured myself driving in Tuscany for the first time, I was terrified. For many…
Written and Photographed UnFluencer, Riley Chervinski I’ve stayed in all kinds of places while traveling (charming B&Bs, budget hotels, luxury chains) but the UnTours 8-day Tuscany Food & Wine Tour was the first time where staying put actually felt like part of the trip itself. During our week in Tuscany in May, we stayed…
One of our favorite things about UnTours, especially as we celebrate nearly 50 years, is that the trips don’t really end when you fly home. Sometimes, they quietly keep going for decades. UnTourist Beth Stus shared this story with us, and it’s a perfect reminder of what can happen when you slow down…
Some UnTours stories are about lifelong friendships. Others are about moments so perfectly timed—and so perfectly Swiss—that they stay with you forever. UnTourist William McClements shared this memory from a return trip to the Swiss Heartland in 2014. It’s a reminder that when you slow down and settle in, the magic often arrives quietly:…
Some UnTours stories read like postcards. Others feel like cherished family lore. And then there are a few, like the one shared by longtime UnTourists Judy and George W., that remind us what made UnTours’ founder, Hal Taussig, so special. Because for all the wisdom Hal poured into creating a new way to travel,…
Some of the best UnTours stories unfold in the quiet moments—on train rides, over shared meals, or in the unexpected generosity of the people you meet along the way. As we look back on 50 years of traveling differently, we’re reminded that UnTours has never been just about places. It’s always been about people: the…
This Giving Tuesday, we’re shining a spotlight on the social enterprises and small businesses that are thriving because of you! This holiday gift guide is a celebration of their work. Choosing a gift from these businesses supports people who are building brighter futures, caring for the planet, and proving that business can be a force…
When Marcia and Dan Brown set off for Switzerland in the summer of 2024, they weren’t just traveling with their daughter and son-in-law—they were introducing their two granddaughters to a world of alpine magic. “Switzerland, specifically Meiringen, was our home base in two lovely apartments, one on top of the other,” says Marcia. “Meiringen…
If you were to ask a room full of UnTourists where their fondest travel memories are from, we’d bet that the majority would respond with two words: the Heartland. This part of Switzerland regularly tops our list of most visited destinations, and it’s not uncommon to come across an UnTourist who’s visited more than once….
At UnTours, we believe travel has a ripple effect—it connects generations, deepens family bonds, and leaves stories that live on long after the suitcases are unpacked. Few stories capture this better than that of long-time UnTourist Sue Hamilton, whose family’s travels to Switzerland span three generations. What began as one man’s remarkable wartime journey has…