As we enter holiday shopping season, it is time to think about thoughtful gifts for all the people we love, the big ones and the small ones. I happen to think that travel is one of the best experiences you can give to the young. It is one of the only purchases that makes you…
More than a place to drink, the pub is a civic institution in Ireland, a sort of communal clubhouse where neighbors and families meet to mark milestones, connect, or just pass the time. Stop in for a cup of tea, a chat, a meal, or a pint. All are welcome. Here are a few pointers…
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,…
Here is some Swiss travel news from the desk of Cathrin Baumbach, who just returned from a work trip to Switzerland and the 2015 Swiss Travel Mart (an international meeting of Switzerland travel professionals) in Zermatt. Read these up-to-the-minute updates of all things Swiss. The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s longest and deepest rail…
London is the largest city in Europe, and in my opinion, the best city in the world. With the perfect collision of old and new, London has an intriguing history and is filled with charm. Living in London I often overhear tourists’ conversations on the Tube (the underground transportation system) regarding their experiences. Be it…
Don’t stick out like a sore thumb! Here are some quick tips to help you make a good impression in London, and to make merry with the locals. You Should… Stand on the right side of the tube escalators and walk on the left. Londoners abhor when people stand on the left. You…
I’ve just returned from my two week Germany UnTours giveaway vacation. Thanks, UnTours! My friend and I stayed in an apartment above the Christmas store in St. Goar and spent our days visiting towns along the Middle Rhine area from Koblenz to Mainz. The views from the cable car in Rudesheim and the chairlift…
You won’t find a more charming and picturesque village than Kenmare, UnTours’ hometown in County Kerry. Kenmare, the anglicized version of the Irish name “Ceann Mara” (head of the sea) is nestled on Kenmare Bay and surrounded by mountains and hills, including Ireland’s highest peak, Carrauntoohil. The town and surrounding areas offer much to experience…
It’s a big and exciting world out there. We love Europe and enjoy a good apartment stay on UnTours. But sometimes you want to move a little more, or stretch a little further. If it is the motion you crave, and you want to cover more territory in Europe, a river cruise may be…
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…