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September 22, 2026

Tour Director Profile: Gil Selby | England, Scotland, Wales, Portugal, and Spain

Meet Gil Selby, a native of Manchester, England who now makes his home in small-town Spain. Whether he's leading tours in the country of his birth or his adopted homeland, Gil's enthusiasm and historical knowledge contribute to an unforgettable adventure.

January 28, 2026
Every March since 1973, the world’s most elite sled dogs and mushers have raced across nearly 1,000 miles of rugged Alaskan terrain during the Iditarod, “The Last Great Race on Earth.” We learn all about the Iditarod and working dogs in Alaska on our Alaska’s Untamed Wilderness small group tour. Click to read more and to see on-tour photos of the pups themselves.
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Barcelona - Steven Cashmore group photo Across Spain and Portugal
January 28, 2026
Looking for an adventure in the coming months? Space on our 2026 small group tours is filling up fast – but we still have a few spots remaining on some of our most popular tours for this spring. We've put together a list of Odysseys tours that still have spring 2026 availability. However, space is extremely limited; act now to secure your spot!
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January 14, 2026
How will travel evolve in 2026? We’ve spoken to our experts, pored over industry reports, and canvassed the news to come up with 11 trends that will shape the industry in the coming year.
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January 14, 2026
All your questions about passports, REAL IDs, and government-issued identification, answered in one convenient place.
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January 06, 2026
After an eventful year here at Odysseys Unlimited, we’re excited to sit back and take a walk down memory lane. Click to scroll through photos and videos highlighting some of our favorite moments over the past 12 months, from both our employees and Odysseys guests.
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Bruges, Belgium. Medieval ancient houses made of old bricks at water channel with boats in old town. Summer sunset with sunshine and green trees. Picturesque landscape.
December 21, 2025
With diverse cultures, stunning natural beauty, tempting cuisine, and more, Europe attracts more annual visitors than any other continent. To help you decide on your next European adventure, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 Europe tours that our guests are excited for in 2026.
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lascaux caves
December 17, 2025
On September 12, 1940, a teenager and his dog stumbled upon a 50-foot tunnel leading to one of the most significant Paleolithic discoveries of all time: the Lascaux cave complex, called “The Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art.” Click to read more about some of the oldest artistic traces in human history.
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December 13, 2025
Before you depart on your adventure with Odysseys, there are some things you’ll need to take care of, like renewing your passport (if necessary), making final payment on your tour, getting any recommended inoculations, and more. We highlight 12 such tasks in this blog.
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December 10, 2025
Even after 27 years, the glowing reviews that roll in from guests after they return home never get old. We’ve compiled a handful of our favorite 2025 testimonials in this blog post – read on to see what our guests have been saying.
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December 04, 2025
On the shores of Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa provides the perfect sanctuary during our Lake District touring on our Journey through Britain small group tour. We stay two nights at this remote resort, which sits some 10 minutes' drive from the nearest village of Ambleside, offering a window of time to take advantage of a few of Low Wood Bay's many wonderful offerings.
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spanish tapas - chuttersnap
December 03, 2025
When our experts travel around the world on training trips, they often return home with a with a fondness for the cuisine of the region(s) they just visited. So we asked seven Odysseys employees where they savored the best local food on tour. Here's what they had to say.
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November 24, 2025
When traveling on an African safari, the season, destination, and itinerary dictate how and what you should pack. So, we’ve put all our best advice in this safari packing guide – from the type of clothing you should wear to the type of bag you should carry. 
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