We have been overwhelmed by all of the loving words, fun and funny memories, and thoughtful tributes we have received from everyone in this beautiful community Hal created. Love has drifted in from across country and across the ocean, in multiple languages. Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts and good wishes!…
Harold Taussig Sr. passed away on the afternoon of January 11, 2016 in his home. He was 91 years old. Hal was an accomplished businessman, a fervent booster of Fair Trade, an activist for socially responsible business, and an early micro-enterprise investor. His UnTours Foundation, created with the profits of his successful tour company, has…
Picture: Restoring a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail near Portland, OR during the 2015 B Corporation Champions Retreat. What is a B Corporation? You may have seen the logo in our catalog or on our website and wondered what it meant. After three days of connecting with hundreds of people from other B…
We recently gathered for the first ever Ungala, a celebration of 40 years of UnTours and the vital work of the UnTours Foundation. The celebration was a happy meeting of tribes, a place for people working in all aspects of UnTours to connect. Current UnTours employees gathered with UnTours Foundation board members, foundation loan recipients,…
It’s no secret that we’re proud to be the first certified B Corporation. The B Corp mission aligns perfectly with the values we hold most dear here at UnTours and being certified is our way to say to the world: we care. People, planet, and profit have always held equal ground here as we send…
UnTours has always been a mom and pop shop, and we pride ourselves on our by-the-seat-of-our-pants successes over the years. It is a proud part of our founder Hal Taussig’s approach to life, travel, and business. As we’ve tightened up our operations and gone professional, we have never lost our sense of wonder or fun….
It is with great sadness that we report our co-founder, Norma Lee Taussig (Black) has passed away. She died July 22, 2015. She was 92. Norma helped found UnTours with her husband Hal 40 years ago, and they blazed a trail as pioneers in the industry with their apartment-based, cultural immersion travel. Norma also helped…
We are excited to announce our winner for the UnTours Giveaway! Father Thomas Lumpkin will receive a free 2-week UnTour for 2 people, including airfare. It is our way of saying thank you to a noble community leader and helping make travel accessible to all. Thomas Lumpkin, better known in his community as Father…
When I wanted to set up a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) for the UnTours Foundation, Hal said that was fine, but he didn’t want any funds invested in the stock market. That was like saying, “Of course you may host a dinner party, but no food may be involved.” He stumped me until I remembered…
Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman (left) presided over judging and participated in the award ceremony. Gabriel is second from the right. ……….Wash Cycle Laundry yet again! This time it has won first place and a $25,000 prize in a business competition sponsored by the Blackstone Group. We met Wash Cycle Laundry founder and CEO Gabriel Mandujano when he…