March 12, 2024
In February of 2024, Dr. Amee Shah – a guest on our Patagonia Explorer small group tour – was so moved watching the sun rise over Magdalena Island that she wrote a beautiful poem about the experience. Click here to read Dr. Shah's poem.
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March 11, 2024
“We spend two weeks together and become like a little family, and I love that!” enthuses longtime tour director Jesús Ruiz of his role showing Spain and Portugal to his Odysseys guests.
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March 11, 2024
Earlier this year, Mike and Patty Payette – parents of Odysseys employee Jamie Payette – embarked on their first-ever Odysseys Unlimited small group tour: Costa Rica’s Natural Heritage. Jamie recently sat down with his mother to talk to her about their tour.
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March 07, 2024
If you’ve ever wanted to immerse yourself in locations with strong ties to famous literature – either to revel in the setting of your favorite book, to see where the some of the world's greatest writers worked, or to soak up the atmosphere of a truly world-class bookstore – then we have the list for you.
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March 06, 2024
To help you assess whether a tour is right for you, you’ll find a Physical Activity Level rating on each of our tours, indicating the level of difficulty. Read on to learn more.
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February 20, 2024
Losing a pair of eyeglasses on vacation can put a damper on even the most exciting of adventures – but when tour director Fattah Bouchekhbat is on the case, there’s no need to worry!
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February 13, 2024
To a Westerner, the cultural differences encountered in a country such as Japan can be particularly striking – that's why we have put together a list of eight things you need to know before you go.
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February 08, 2024
As travel professionals, we have been lucky enough to spend a fair amount of time in Paris, and can offer some tips to help you plan your next trip here. We hope to lead you off the beaten path, so you can make your own unique Parisian memories.
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February 02, 2024
Humans first domesticated sheep thousands of years ago, raising them for their meat, milk, and wool. And for almost as long, shepherds and farmers have trusted “man’s best friend” to help them herd their flocks – a time-honored tradition you can see on five Odysseys tours.
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January 29, 2024
“I can’t imagine myself doing anything else,” says Gaetano Salemi of his role as a tour director. “[I love] to see the joy in the eyes of my guests when they see or experience something they may have dreamed of all their life...”
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January 18, 2024
Some people thrill to the sight of soaring mountains, others to the vast expanse of the ocean. Still others prefer the calm waters of pristine lakes. So for those people, we’ve gathered some of the more alluring lakes that we visit on tour.
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January 11, 2024
From massive waterfalls and intimidating mountains to winding canyons, crystal-blue glaciers, and much more, Earth is home to some of nature’s most magnificent scenery. If you’re yearning to experience Mother Nature at her best, consider one of our small group tours to check some items off your travel wish list this year. Read on to learn about six natural wonders that you can see while traveling with Odysseys Unlimited.
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