Is Uxmal Worth Visiting from Mérida? What Surprised Me at Uxmal
I visited Uxmal with the Women's Mérida Club and discovered that the city becomes far more interesting when you slow down, hire a guide and look beyond the postcard view.
Is Isla Columpios Worth Visiting from Mérida? A Birthday Day Trip to Chuburná
For Jeff's birthday, we took the five-hour Dzul-Ha Experience through Chuburná's mangroves, coastal spring, La Carbonera and Isla Columpios.
What Is the Best Cruise Line for First-Time Cruisers?
There is no single best cruise line for every first-time cruiser. Use these seven questions to find the ship, itinerary and experience that fit how you like to travel.
Is a Travel Advisor Worth It? 7 Signs Your Trip Has Become Another Job
You want the trip. You just do not want the research, decisions and logistics to become another job. Here are seven signs it may be time to bring in a travel advisor.
Can You Have More Than One Passport? The Untourist's Guide to Dual Citizenship
How a second passport, through ancestry or residency, changes the way you travel and gives the S.L.O.W. philosophy a legal foundation.
Why Europe Is Having a Rail Renaissance (And Why the Untourist Is the One Who Benefits Most)
Europe’s rail renaissance is transforming how we travel in 2026. Discover why the return of sleeper trains and grand station arrivals is the ultimate luxury for the Untourist seeking a slower, deeper connection to the continent.
Looking for an Untourist Escape?
Most people move through Portugal like a checklist. But during the shoulder season—that quiet window between spring and fall—the country reveals its most authentic self. Discover how to experience Portugal at a slower rhythm, from the golden light of Lisbon to the sensory rituals of the Douro harvest.