The next time you’re in Tuscany and you’re looking for a unique day trip, head to Murlo. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never heard of Murlo. Heard of Siena? Sure. Tuscany? You probably saw the movie. But, Murlo? Probably not. And that’s through no fault of your own! Murlo is so off-the-grid and…
When it comes to taking a train in Italy, think real estate. Only, instead of “location, location, location,” think “validate, validate, validate.” Validating your train tickets may well be the biggest money-saving activity you can do when it comes to Italian train travel. If you don’t validate your ticket, you could be forced to pay…
Each Monday, The Untourist interviews an Untourist of the Week and features the discussion for your enjoyment. This week’s Untourist is Janice Beck, who has been on over 15 UnTours. We hope you enjoy her story. Thanks, Janice! Tell us about your latest Untour: “This past summer I was fortunate to be in Europe for…
Hello independent traveler! Welcome to The Untourist, the UnTours blog. UnTours is a travel company that offers unique independent travel experiences (smartly named UnTours!) and has been thriving since our founder, Hal Taussig, dreamed up the idea! An Untour lets you live like a local by giving you the freedom to experience your destination on…