Although the Swiss Franc’s value against the dollar has risen dramatically over the past 3 years (up almost 27% since April 10, 2009), there are still many ways to enjoy the marvels of Switzerland at a, shall we say, more reasonable price. Check out our top 3 suggestions below! Eat at the Grocery Store In…
Attention, wine and hiking aficionados. John Meyn, our UnTourist of the Week, could be the poster child for the traveling wine and hiking enthusiast. We were delighted to hear of his adventures especially hiking in the under appreciated and truly spectacular Valais, a part of Switzerland treasured by the Swiss but lesser known internationally. John’s…
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! BolliWhile you may already know…
Today’s Culture Clue comes from the “who knew” section of cultural lore. We’re sure you’ve had a “who knew?” experience. It’s when you’re in a new setting, and there’s a subtle rule difference from what you’re used to. As long as you don’t know about it, you can remain reasonably blissful in your cluelessness. But…
If you’re planning on taking a vacation in Switzerland anytime soon, make sure you take a moment to acquaint yourself with the fabulous Swiss train system. They are so convenient and far-reaching that you’ll hardly ever miss your Prius while you’re over there. In almost every instance, wherever you want to go in Switzerland, a…
Jerry and Sandy Nolan, having lunch with two former UnTour staff, Marianne Rosa and Madeline Thöni. With eighteen Swiss UnTours under their belt, Jerry and Sandy must be exceeding the “UnTourist of the Week” category. During our interview for this peice, they kidded us that they think “UnTourist of the Month, Year, Decade, Century” might…