Barcelona boasts the biggest network of municipal markets in Europe, with over 40 food markets and 6 non-food markets. The importance of the modern market in Barcelona dates back to the 19th century when the first covered markets were built. Since then, markets have come to be thought of as vital public spaces. Each…
Are you a packing ninja? Around the UnTours office, we like to geek out about packing. We all have tips to share and oddball habits. But on the essentials of the all-important carry-on bag, we largely agree. 1. First things first: Are you checking a bag? The less you pack, the better. If you can…
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,…
Scotland is estimated to have in excess of 2,000 castles. Some are known only through historical records. Some are in a state of ruin. Some are intact stone structures but empty inside. Some are elegant dwellings still occupied. Some are museums filled with treasures. While castle hopping throughout Scotland may not be your primary focus…
What do you love about living in Prague? I get to live in the city which all the world wants to see. Prague has everything: nice architecture of many styles, many gardens for relaxing, galleries, cafes, and great views. Also, only half an hour by local transportation, the picturesque Czech countryside awaits. What is something…
Branding is a dirty word to a lot of us here in the UnTours office. Or rather, it is a sort of necessary evil, as our late founder Hal Taussig might have said. We have a natural resistance to anything that could be perceived as slick. After all, we are a mom-and-pop type operation, many…
Vicky Johnson sure knows how to go on an adventure. On her Irish UnTour she visited many Irish sites, including the Ring of Kerry, the stone circle in UnTours’ hometown of Kenmare, and the Ring of Beara. Along the way she captured the rich textures of Southwest Ireland’s small towns and countryside with her camera….
Father Tom Lumpkin is a tireless advocate for the poor in Detroit. He is a quiet community hero, and was a perfect choice for our UnTours Giveaway. Read about his good works here. He and his sister traveled to Paris with us on a free UnTour, our small thank you to a man who has…
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…
When we first announced our new Scotland UnTour, we were inundated by emails from new and seasoned UnTourists expressing their enthusiasm for our choice and their love of Scotland. One of my favorite emails came from one of my favorite clients, Glen McClure. Regular readers of our blog know Glen as an amazing photographer…