A long-time Untours staff person, Vivianne combines professional tour guide credentials with an affinity for the independent spirited traveler that Untours attracts. She is a walking encyclopedia of many subjects, particularly: the fascinating history, culture and politics of this multi-cultural region (She's married to the mayor of her French town), Jewish heritage and architecture. Consider taking a bike tour with her in Strasbourg. You'll see the Cathedral and the European Community headquarters, wind through historic neighborhoods and parks, and along the river on the extensive bike paths of the city.

A delightful, well-informed young American, in love with her adopted city, already equipped with a broad range of experience helping visitors new to Barcelona, and especially well-informed in the delights of food here.

Jane, American born, brings a keen intelligence, a passion for cultural and historical matters and a lifetime in her adopted Germany to bear when she offers you advice about travel to Berlin. We here at Untours have known her for 40 years and find her approach to travel to be the epitome of good sense and open-mindedness.

Finding treasures and solving problems are two of Sherry's passions. She combines a joie de vivre, a insatiable curiousity and breath-taking competence into all the work she does for visitors in Burgundy. A Renaissance resource for visitors to Burgundy.

Married into a wine-growing family, Alisa lived in Burgundy for many years. She is currently in the US, but would love to help you plan your trip via phone. Her experience guiding all kinds of visitors for many years means that she is a formidable resource, with a rich, large network of personal relationships which she can avail herself of on your behalf, even if she can't personally be there with you in Burgundy.

Nancy has lived on Cape Ann for many years and hosted many friends who have come to the island. She is particularly well-versed in outdoor activities and enjoying nature, but also can connect you to the rich historical and artistic traditions and communities that exist on this tight-knit, geographically fascinating "almost island".

Alistair was born in the UK but has lived in the Dordogne for 20 years. He is a sculptor and a historian and speaks excellent French. Although he knows a bit about everything in the Perigord, as suits his dual professions - history and art, he is particularly well-informed about the topic that Dordogne is world-renowned for, the most extensive and multi-faceted pre-historic caves in the world.

Pamela has been a year-round resident and working painter on the island of Poros for almost 20 years, and visited 30 of the Greek Islands in the past 25 years. With accumulated knowledge and a command of the language, she can help facilitate complex schedules and goals in order to make the most of your time in Greece.

Car rental, itinerary planning, special events, finding maps, planning a workshop...on the Peloponnese mainland and the islands, you name it, she's done it or helped someone do it.

Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Pamela earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1970. Additional study at East Carolina University was resumed in the mid-80's as well as the New York Art Student's League, the Vermont Studio Colony, and with renowned NC artist Jaquelin Jenkins (1934-1988) of Elizabeth City. Pamela taught art history, theory and painting courses at private and public schools, arts centers and community college in her native North Carolina. She was a volunteer for the NC Center for International Understanding in Greece, has illustrated several books on travel and mythology, and organized artists' workshops since 1988. Her interest in Greece, philosophically and culturally, prompted her to move to Poros Island in 1990 where she continues painting and advising on educational tours for university alumni visiting Greece. She is an active volunteer for the Poros Animal Welfare Organization on Poros Island, a member of several environmental charities and she donates her time and resources to her Island community as needed.

Carole prides herself on doing the impossible and loves a challenge. (both in Rome, her original professional arena, and Le Marche, her adopted home) Nothing daunts her, whether it is finding an airfield in Normandy for a WWII veteran, tracking down ancestors in the deep south of Italy or setting out on a gourmet tour of France, only to discover that what they really wanted was to go antique hunting. Other area of expertise includes antiques, architecture, food, gardens, hill towns, restaurants, and photography.

What Robina doesn't know about Britain and London is probably not worth knowing. Ever helpful, amazingly experienced, she can offer the history buff, the Harry Potter fan and the wheelchair traveler a world of support - true versatility!

Adam is a designated "Destination Expert" for London on the premier travel forum website. One is only asked to do this if they have, over years, provided accurate, courteous advice to many, many curious travelers.

Lynne has a personality that makes you feel instantly at home with her, but that approachable American exterior doesn't diminish the Madrid insider muscle she brings to the Untours Local Expert job. She has lived in her adopted home for decades, and a lifelong curiosity for its charms has made her a true expert.

Irrepressible, full of humor, in love with New York City and the notion of showing it to you, Linda is a licensed tour guide, has a degree in fashion and, with her husband, has run a small vintage clothing business in NY for decades. She has a passion for the undiscovered delights of her city.

Truly a New Yorker, truly a member of the theatrical community (a long time working actress), and truly a New York mom...Rachel offers these areas of knowledge, plus a fondness for the off-the-beaten-track and the free and bargain-y slices of the Big Apple

Warm, well-informed and wonderful company, Diane is a great all-around advisor about all of NYC: museums, Lincoln Center (and the performing arts there) shopping, Upper West Side and off-the-beaten-track delights are particular specialties of hers.

An American scholar who has lived in Paris most of her life and is completing her doctorate in art history, Vicki-Marie loves sharing her extensive knowledge of art, as well as providing insight into the culture and history of her adopted city. She makes history come alive. She makes the Louvre a place of understanding and inspiration instead of a crowded, overwhelming "must -see" duty. Her friends sometimes refer to her as Vickipedia because of her encyclopedic knowledge. We think she is the perfect person to ask "Everything You Wanted to Understand about the French but Were Afraid to Ask."

Larry & Claudia are the perfect combo: they are avid fans of nearly everything about Paris, and eminently practical. Food, art, bargains, history, transportation, safety, walking, cooking...we haven't found anything yet about which they aren't well-informed. And they truly love sharing their adopted city with you.

Half British, half-French, Bridgitte tailor-makes any trip to Paris to fit your budget, pace and style, plus some warm wisdom about France on the side. She comes at her work as an Untours Local Expert with an extensive resume as a regular tour guide, but her personality and style allows her to tap into the experience and shift gears, to offer the independent traveler just the right amount of guidance...to make sure you get the slice of Paris that suits you.

Anne is an inexhaustible resource on Paris. She has spent most of her life here, has written a book about things to do in Paris, and absolutely delights in helping you research your particular interests here in Paris. If there is anything she doesn't know about history, or the literary scene, or the English-speaking expat community here...it probably isn't worth knowing.

Carole prides herself on doing the impossible and loves a challenge. Nothing daunts her, whether it is finding an airfield in Normandy for a WWII veteran, tracking down ancestors in the deep south of Italy or setting out on a gourmet tour of France, only to discover that what they really wanted was to go antique hunting. Other area of expertise includes antiques, architecture, food, gardens, hill towns, restaurants, and photography.

A wide range of experience - professional and personal - makes Martha an ideal consultant for your independent trip to San Francisco. Having been a designer, and raised a family here, she can help you get past the tourist scene, save money and appreciate the city at a deeper level.

A passionate Santa Fe citizen and Renaissance woman, Shawna is equally comfortable advising on outdoor recreation, the art scene, sustainable living and the wide range of spiritual, artistic and cultural communities that make Santa Fe fascinating. (Did we mention that she is, among many things, a fire dancer? But don't let that scare you.) She is also very easy to talk to, incredibly knowledgeable and she promises not to dance while offering you great advice on your trip to Santa Fe.

Super easy to talk to, super knowledgeable and extremely experienced in advising travelers. He knows London very well, but where he really shines is in helping you organize your time spent outside London. Most particularly, he will make you a lifelong fan of Southern England, but can also advise you on all sorts of short excursions and day trips in the radius around London. If you want an advisor who can help you with both the city and the countryside about London, this is your man.

A long time advisor to Untourists in Venice, Denny can discuss the meaning and use of Venetian masks, show you a real life chess game played in a city's square and direct you to asparagus country and ceramic towns. All-round advice, and food & dining are her top areas of expertise.