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The Pastry That Changed Everything: Unplanned Connections

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Alumni Stories Italy Sicily

September 4, 2025 by Untours Travel

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…  


Ancient Walls Become Living Canvases: An Unexpected Discovery in Provence

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Alumni Stories Arts France Provence Travel Tips

August 11, 2025 by Untours Travel

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 Provenceβ€”a discovery that…