We can’t get enough of Switzerland around here, even 43 years after we ran our first UnTour there. The beauty of the Swiss Alps is a perennial wonder, and the Swiss Travel System is our favorite way to explore the area, using lift, boats, and especially trains to take in the most dramatic mountain and…
Edinburgh is a majestic, regal city dominated by history and the academic life of its universities. In its dramatic topography, convivial street life, and stunning architecture, you’ll find a lot to love about Edinburgh. Whether you are joining us in the Scottish Highlands, spending time in our Central Scotland UnTour, or combining both locations in…
There’s nothing like travel to stoke romance. The sights and sounds and smells and tastes of new places can stir your passion for living, and sharing those thrills with another is a perfect way to build your relationship. UnTours are made for love, giving you space to spread out in an apartment, autonomy to do…
Above: Tarot Gardens photo by s9-4pr, CC Interested in contemporary sculpture? Tuscany is a surprisingly furtile place for it! See how the shock of the new and surreal commune with the deep natural beauty of the Tuscan landscape. There are some fantastic sculpture gardens to explore near our farm house apartments on the Tuscany UnTour. Here…
There is so much to see on our popular UnTour in Central Scotland. Edinburgh and Glasgow are top of list, not to be overshadowed by Stirling’s own castle. But one of our absolute favorite day trips is to St. Andrews, a must-see for golfers, of course. But it offers so much more than that! …
By now, you surely know that UnTours is a very proud founding B Corp, putting its value of people and planet into action, and meeting B Lab’s rigorous standards to prove we are living our values. What you may not know is that UnTours was the first certified B Corp, and that our founder, Hal…
Greece is one of our most beloved UnTours, largely because of the great diversity of things to do right in and around Nafplio. But there is nothing like hitting the open road and enjoying the countryside as you make your way to some of the farther flung corners of the Peloponnese. On the outer…
It’s that time of year again. Whether we relish or dread it, many of us are gathering gifts to give for Christmas and Hanukkah. This year, consider skipping the mall and giving something with purpose. Here are some of our favorite gift ideas and the values behind them. The UnTours Foundation supports lots of worthwhile…
We chose Duncan MacKellar to be the on-site staff for our new Scottish Highland UnTour for many reasons. He’s already been a huge help to our first guests in the region this fall. Meet the newest addition to UnTours’ global family of friendly on-the-ground hosting staff. Tell us briefly about what you’ve done before…
Who: Dee McConnell, Director of UnTours Ventures What: Viking’s Rhine Getaway Where: The Rhine (Basel to Amsterdam) When: October, 2017 How: Sailing the Rhine What were your favorite stops on the trip and why? Strasbourg (below) was a true gem and quite charming with its small canals and colorful flowers. The Cathedral was gorgeous too….