I just snapped this photo of Hal on a tandem bike with bike advocate, Ira Josephs. Hal and Ira were visiting some retailers in our town of Media, PA, hoping to convince them to sell Fair Trade Certified products. As many of you know, the UnTours Foundation is the small and mighty nonprofit that’s the…
Although UnTours are about so much more than the great apartments you stay in, we want to give you an idea of the types of apartments we have to help you make more informed decisions when choosing your UnTour. So, each week, we’ll be featuring a property for you. Enjoy! Le Chiuse in Montalcino, Tuscany…
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…
Tell us about your latest UnTour: “This past summer I was fortunate to be in Europe for three UnTour sessions. I left the States and travelled to Naples, Italy, from Naples I traveled to the Amalfi area for painting and exploration. I stayed in a lovely apartment with a great view in Atrani,…
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…