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Dan and Kim Varano along with TD Vanessa Soto in the Alhambra

February 24, 2026

Guest Feature: Cruisin' in Iberia with Dan and Kim Varano

Longtime chefs and five-time Odysseys guests Dan and Kim Varano are back from their Paradores & Pousadas tour, and they have the photos, memories, and authentic local recipes to prove it. Click to dig into their trip, and learn how to make a handful of delicious Iberian dishes.

May 09, 2023
London, England hardly needs introduction. An epicenter of culture, the U.K.’s capital is a superb destination for those looking for an array of diverse experiences. If you’re traveling to London either this year or next, check out our detailed insider’s guide with expert advice on neighborhoods to visit, activities to enjoy, cuisines to sample, and cultural differences to keep in mind.
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April 25, 2023
Meet veteran Tour Director Tessa Clarke, a native New Zealander who calls both New Zealand and Australia “my countries”. Click here to learn why Tessa loves to travel with her Odysseys guest and how she spends her time when not out showing off the beauty of her countries.
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March 24, 2023
Guest Kathy Young of Washington state has traveled solo on two Odysseys small group tours, European Tapestry and Discovering Portugal, and is setting off on our Ancient Greece tour in May. Learn about her adventures and why she chose Odysseys as her travel partner to explore the world.
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February 24, 2023
Arranging phone service for overseas travel can be overwhelming for even the savviest of travelers. The good news is that a variety of options exist to help keep you connected while traveling. We have compiled a list of six options to help you choose what works best for you.
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February 20, 2023
Hillary Kennedy and her husband Philip, first-time Odysseys guests from Rye, New York, recently returned from our Egypt & the Eternal Nile small group tour. Read our Q&A to learn about their journey through antiquity, hear why they chose Egypt for their first tour with Odysseys, and view some of Hillary's fabulous and fun photos from their adventures.
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February 06, 2023
Tour Director Rie Oka has been leading our Insider's Japan small group tour for nine years. She loves getting our guests involved in hands-on learning experiences such as cooking and pottery classes just to name a few. Click here to learn more about Rie.
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February 06, 2023
We are pleased to announce our full line-up of small group tours and departures for 2024! It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure – Click here to view our e-catalog.
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January 10, 2023
Nobody wants to worry about packing, jet lag, and currency conversions while on vacation. Thankfully, managing these aspects of travel can become much simpler with the use of technology. These six apps make organizing the finer details of your journey a breeze.
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December 01, 2022
Meet Tour Director Mustafa “Moe” Ozcan! Moe is a native of Turkey who has lived in Canada for the past 24 years and guides Odysseys tours in both Turkey and Canada. He speaks four languages (English, French, Hebrew, Turkish) and likens himself to a nomad, always on the move. Click here to learn more about Moe’s travel philosophy and how he spends his free time.
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November 14, 2022
We’re thrilled to introduce you to first-time travelers Colleen and George Coleman from upstate New York. Colleen, an interior designer and writer, and her husband recently returned from our Ancient Greece small group tour and Colleen graciously agreed to write this wonderful photo essay. Click to read more about their experience and gain some design inspiration in the process!
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November 11, 2022
It seems like every year another wave of tech products are released, continuing to make work and play – and travel, too – easier and more efficient. We love gadgets that make traveling a breeze, so we’ve gathered some of the most useful gadgets for globetrotters and road-trippers alike.
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November 11, 2022
Every year, Odysseys Unlimited sends employees from different departments on training trips, giving them firsthand on-tour experience so that we can continue to provide our guests with the best possible service, from pre-tour customer service interactions to on-tour experiences. We interviewed some employees who have taken these training trips recently about their travels; read on to get an insider’s look at some of our small group tours, and what our employees learned while on the road!
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