“Behind the Iron Curtain” is a phrase familiar to Americans past the age of 40. Any trip into the UnTours of Prague or Budapest will surely stir up those blunted, but not forgotten, images. Yet today, Budapest, with its broad boulevards and luxurious spas, often dubbed the little Paris of central Europe, seems a far…
Photo courtesy of Prague Municipal House Whether you like to peer at passers-by, awe at architecture or just savor some strudel, Kavarna Obecni dum is a must-stop the next time you’re in Prague and feel a rumble in your tummy. Its name literally means Common House Café and, since it’s housed in Prague’s historic Municipal…
This week we depart from our normal question and answer format to let the Halls tell you about their trip in their own words. In June of 2011 my husband and I took a Prague/Vienna UnTour, and were very happy with the whole UnTours approach. The best thing was the accomodations! In Prague we…
Although UnTours are about so much more than the great apartments you stay in, we want to give you an idea of the types of apartments we have to help you make more informed decisions when choosing your UnTour. So, each week, we’ll be featuring a property for you. Enjoy! VlasskaWhen I reminisce about my…
Photo courtesy of DPP If you’ve been reading this blog, you probably know that we’re covering UnTours regions on a monthly basis. And, as today is the 1st of May, we’re starting a new region: Eastern Europe, which, for the purposes of this month’s blog, is comprised of Prague and Budapest. And, if you’ve been…