Ahhhh, Provence. There’s a reason why countless artists were inspired by this particular region in France, why it’s a hotbed for some of the world’s best food and wine, and why it is one of our most popular UnTours. The quaint villages are picturesque, but so full of life and culture. The locals are friendly,…
One of the great joys of touring France is visiting its many wineries, where you can connect with the scenery, the local people, and the history of a region one memorable glass at a time. Here are some tips to help you make the most of the experience. 1. Look for Degustation or Goutez on…
Here is a little armchair travel through Provence. Our quick video tour will help you relive good memories of the French countryside or will whet you appetite for some travel in the beautiful south of France. Either way, enjoy… Check us out on YouTube for more armchair travel or learn more about our Provence vacations…
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…
As the youngest member of the UnTours team (I won’t tell you by how many years), my childhood memories are in a bit closer reach than some of my colleagues here in our office. While others tell tales of trips taken with their children, I reminisce about those taken while I was growing up…along with…
1. Tell us a little bit about your most recent UnTour. We spent a week in each of the three UnTours sites in France: Provence, Alsace and Paris. We were by ourselves in Provence, but two friends met us in Strasbourg for the final two weeks in Alsace and Paris. The three regions were each…
I was lucky enough to be able to interview our newest staff member, Sonia Ratcliffe. She is a travel nut and has spent a combined 18 months in France—two study abroad stints and a year teaching English, au pairing and working on a vineyard. Take a look at what she has to say about her…
Photo by UnTourist Ron Anderson As you may know, we had the inaugural Unny Awards just recently. These awards are our way of recognizing the regions which have welcomed UnTours all these years. The Unnies are fun and lighthearted and that’s how we like things around here. We like to think of them as the…
Since I started working here way back in 2011, the UnTours regions have been calling on me to give them some attention. Actually, not just attention, but distinction. Now, I know they are all big enough to speak for themselves. They don’t need you to tell them they’re great; we all already know that. What…