There is no other place on the planet quite like Iceland! This small island hosts a dizzying variety of landscapes and geological wonders. From the meeting of tectonic plates to the puffin breeding grounds, from the newest landmass on the planet (a volcanic island “born” in the 60s) to lush green highlands that could be…
The Isle of Arran is one of the most beautiful and accessible Scottish Islands. From Stirlingshire, home of the Central Scotland UnTour it takes only 80 minutes to get to the ferry port of Ardrossan on the mainland then just a 55 minute crossing on the Calmac Ferry The island is considered a mini Scotland,…
UnTourist Kemp Plugh first fell in love with Switzerland on a Swiss UnTour. He has returned to Switzerland many times since, capturing the landscape with his keen eye and photography skills. In those years, he has also become a regular supporter of the UnTours Foundation, donating annually. Here he shares some of his best landscape…
You’ll pay nothing to visit many of Scotland’s top attractions. Plenty of them are free to enter, and there’s an array of free events and experiences to enjoy too. Many of them are within easy reach of our UnTours in Central Scotland and the Scottish Highlands. Edinburgh The National Museum of Scotland, Royal Botanic Garden…
Meet the Robinsons. Paul and Eleanor recently traveled to Switzerland with us, spending two weeks on the Swiss Heartland UnTour. As Paul said when he returned from their trip: “We have been on other structured tours in Europe. They have been great, but this one was super great. Why? We could check the…
The hills are alive, with the sound of music! You’ve seen the movie, but do you know about the lovely city of Salzburg that the film took place in? Firstly, most locals aren’t wearing clothing made from curtains, but there is an amazing presence of history, art, music, and nature. It’s a smaller city that…
10 British Train Trips from London Although we adore London, sometimes the city is so bustling that we long for slow, small-town, English living. This is why we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 favorite English towns to visit by train from London. All of these can be enjoyed in a day, offering…
There’s so much to see and do in France. Here’s our French Bucket List, a good place to begin. Strasbourg Centrally placed on the border of France and Germany, and an hour north of Switzerland, Strasbourg is truly a European epicenter. It is the official seat of the European Parliament, home to the Council of Europe…
It is no secret that here at UnTours we love Switzerland. It’s where UnTours started over 40 years ago with the Heartland and Oberland programs, also where we have expanded to Ticino. Switzerland truly has it all: beautiful mountain landscapes, rich traditions and culture, gorgeous lakes, and outstanding train service. With borders touching Austria, Germany,…
When considering a vacation to Greece most tourists focus on the islands, and although they are gorgeous, many overlook the beauty that is mainland Greece. From Athens, Thessaloniki, and the Peloponnese, Greece is more than its islands. I’ve compiled a list of the top places to see across Greece, many of which I experienced during…