Taylor Lindsay-Noel turned a life-altering spinal cord injury into an opportunity to advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. Through her social channels, she shares honest reviews of restaurants and travel destinations, highlighting their accessibility features and inspiring others to embrace a world that welcomes everyone. As one of UnTours’ newest UnFluencers, Taylor joins a group of…
Jessica is a travel photographer, homeschooling mom, and outdoor guide who’s passionate about inspiring families to embrace a lifestyle filled with travel, outdoor adventures, and meaningful moments.Years ago, Jessica and her family chose to downsize their lives, making space for their passion for the great outdoors. Through her blog and Instagram, she shares their adventures,…
Special guest post from longtime UnTourist and travel writer, Fyllis Hockman. Walking home to our apartment in Venice, we share a wave through the window with the owner of Baba, our local osteria. Leaving for a day of sightseeing, a cup of my favorite pistachio gelato awaits me despite the early hour. At…
A popular choice in our Wine & Food UnTours, truffle hunting stands out as a highlight. Wine lovers come together on this unique UnTour, where independent time traveling is combined with group tastings of distinctive wines and experiences. Tuscany’s soul is intertwined with its culinary heritage—a place where food and wine aren’t just sustenance…
With its sprawling green fields, jagged coastline, mountains, lakes, and farmland, County Kerry on Ireland’s southwest Atlantic coast is an idyllic home base from which to explore the Emerald Isle. But aside from the picturesque landscapes and quaint villages, what’s it really like there? UnFluencer Mandy Haakenson took the Irish UnTour and shared some unforgettable moments…
Originally from Seattle, Mandy Haakenson is a London-based travel professional with a Masters Degree in sustainable tourism. She has worked in sales and marketing in the travel industry for over a decade. In addition to writing SEO optimized content and social media, she also uses her photography skills to capture beauty near and far. As…
Alice Ford is an adventure filmmaker, content creator, and stuntwoman. She owns an eco-hotel booking platform called TravGanic as well as a blog and Youtube Channel called Alice’s Adventures. Alice has lived and worked all over the world and fundamentally believes that travel should be a form of social good and education. With an MS…
Umbria is a small region of Italy that brings great emotions to life. Rich in small towns and an amazing natural, artistic and cultural heritage, it is considered the “mystical” region of Italy. Caterina, our UnGuide in Umbria, shares her tips for uncovering this quiet, lush and rustic region of Italy, also known as Italy’s…
Lori Sorrentino is an award-winning photographer and travel writer who loves slow food and slow travel. “Eat Local, Travel Slow” is the mission that’s defined her travel blog, Travlinmad, since 2014. She is also an UnTours UnFluencer who unlocks the hidden gems in your favorite destinations and champions a better kind of travel that preserves…
If you’re an UnTourist and have traveled with us sometime in the last three decades, your trip planning probably included at least one conversation with Brian Taussig-Lux, our president for the last 27 years. Brian recently decided it was time to retire. Here we say a fond farewell to Brian and take a look at his…