What you can’t miss in Paris? Where does one start to narrow down the list in one of the most culturally-rich cities in the world? From iconic monuments to Impressionist art to risqué night clubs, the choices are endless. We’ve compiled a list of the top 11 that we feel should not be missed. 1….
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I feel lucky to work with a small but dedicated crew of globalists. Our staff is worldly, broad minded, and very well traveled. They’ve elevated my thinking, stoked my curiosity about new parts of the globe, and helped me grow into a citizen of the world. I recently asked them a simple question: What’s your…
Hydra: Loving Cats and Life on the Greek Isles
The cats of Hydra, Greece. Scroll down for more adorable photos! One of the things I love about my husband is his love for animals. I had a few parakeets when growing up. One even talked! But I never had a cat or dog. It was Paul’s chubby and lovable gray and white…
Untours Foundation: Redesigning Philanthropy with the Triskeles Foundation
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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…
Windmills, Wooden Shoes and Tulips: Finding the Real Holland
For many, Holland calls a distinct picture to the mind’s eye of a legendary little boy with his finger thrust bravely into a hole in the dike, determined to save the sleeping village. Along the edge of the dike there are cheerful tulips, and a windmill turns its sails on the horizon. Look, the boy’s…
The Sound of Music and Changes of Heart (with reader comments)
This piece originally ran in our UnTours Quarterly newsletter. (You can sign up for all of our newsletters here.) We got a lot of interesting comments from readers. We’ve included the best of them at the bottom of my post. After watching my own daughter’s obsession with the film in the years since I lived…
Life Hack: 10 Tips to Make Your Life Like a European Vacation
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Stuck at home this summer? Yearning for the rich life of Europe? A little of that joie de vivre you felt last year in Paris or the dolce vita of past vacations in Italy? Upgrade your staycation or day-to-day life with these simple life hacks. Shop small. Shop local. Buy fresh bread at the bakery. Visit…
Sound of Music Reboot: My Favorite Things
Navigating life’s ups and downs, photo by Cathrin Baumbach At some point in my 20s, I learned to sing away the blues. One rough winter, I took to rewriting the lyrics to My Favorite Things. My list of favorites was a lot different back then, but singing about them is an uplifting habit that has…
7 Ways to Beat the Post-Vacation Blues
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It is never easy to return home from a vacation, at least not when you’ve had a good trip! Here’s a little wisdom to help you keep your post-travel blues at bay. Return to a clean house It may be hectic getting out the door, but if you can leave your home clean and orderly,…
Best of the Peloponnese: Top 10 Sights of Nafplio and Classical Greece
The Nafplio UnTour in Greece is one of my favorites. It’s the perfect example of what our founder Hal Taussig had in mind when he came up with the UnTour concept. The town is big enough to offer interesting museums and sights, a vibrant restaurant scene, lovely waterfront walks, two beaches and enchanting alleys. Yet…