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…
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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…
Smart Guide to Barcelona: 11 Can’t-Miss Ideas for Your Stay
Ah Barcelona, such a dynamic, cosmopolitan city. However, it has not always been high on the traveler’s radar. Over the past 20 years or so, the city has had its own renaissance due largely to the 1992 Olympic games and is now full of life and things to do, see and, of course, eat. Below…
The Swiss Untour on TV! A perfect view of our Untour in the Alps
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This video aired on a show called Boomers on PBS. Though it is a few years old, it really captures the essence of the Swiss UnTour experience. Meet our clients the Kofflers and the Dunoffs on site in Switzerland, along with our staffers Jessica and Marianna. (Of course Marianna has retired since, but the “Queen…
Best of Tuscany: Making Wine and Friends on Anna’s Farm
Above: Anna Ginotti in the vineyards with her guests. This photo and all others below by UnTourist Michael Moss. Tuscany is one of our most loved and most popular UnTours for many reasons. While the scenery, the food and wine, the art and architecture, and the natural beauty all account for its special spot…
Top 10 Rome: Where to Begin in the Eternal City
You could spend a lifetime in Rome and just scratch the surface. Rome is a generous city, bustling with sights and offering something for everyone, from fashion and contemporary art to some of western civilization’s most important antiquities, grand baroque churches to quaint cobbled neighborhoods and cozy trattorie. There are so many ways to do…
Barcelona: A High-Speed Tour
Of all the cities where we’ve set up UnTours, perhaps none is as colorful and dynamic as Barcelona. This capital of Catalonia is a cradle of interesting and experimental architecture, a hotbed of foodie innovation, and an evolving city with a historic core and lots of new growth along its waterfront and elsewhere. Barcelona is…
Top 10 Prague: Castles, Gardens, Beer Halls and More
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Prague is one of my favorite cities in Europe. I love the history, the architecture, the beer halls and cobbled streets. It doesn’t get more charming than this. There are so many reasons to stay a week or more in Prague. Here is a list of sights and experiences you should not miss when you…
Top 10 Vienna: The Sights and Experiences You Can’t Miss!
There are few cities in the world that are as regal and majestic as Vienna. Filled with stunning palaces, lovely coffee houses, and splendid churches, the architecture and ambiance is hard to top. This old world city is alive with museums and concert halls, an essential stop for fans of fine art and classical music….