October 27, 2025
Carved pumpkins and hordes of trick-or-treaters signify Halloween in the States, but around the world, many cultures put their own spin on this ancient holiday, when the veil between the living and the dead is said to be thinner than usual.
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October 23, 2025
Travel offers a myriad of opportunities to immerse ourselves in the wondrous myths that shaped some of the most significant civilizations in history. If you wish to explore local myths and legends on your next small group tour, check out the destinations in this post.
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September 08, 2025
We recently sat down with a few Odysseys employees to find out where they dream of traveling to in the coming year. Click here if you’re looking for some inspiration for your own adventures – or if you’re interested to learn what destinations our travel experts have their eyes on for 2026.
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September 02, 2025
In our view, immersion is the key to a unique travel experience; that’s why you’ll often find yourself participating in cultural events and witnessing natural wonders while on an Odysseys tour. Several Odysseys tours feature select departure dates that offer you the opportunity to participate in local annual celebrations and marvel at natural phenomena unique to the region. See what special events you can experience on tour in 2026 with this list.
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August 27, 2025
If you’re looking for a sunny getaway for the coming cold months, we have five tours that are perfect for keeping the wintertime blues away. However, if you wish to make a reservation for this winter, act fast – sweater season is approaching faster than you think!
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August 06, 2025
When you imagine traveling the world, where do you dream of going? Many oft-overlooked locations provide rewarding travel opportunities with a wealth of treasures waiting to be discovered. From the medieval castles of the Balkans to the culture-rich villages of West Africa, click below for five “off-the-beaten-path” locales we think should be on everyone’s travel wish list.
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June 22, 2025
Focusing on our five senses while traveling helps us connect with and learn about our destinations in unique ways. That’s why so many of our tours offer multi-sensory experiences that engage our sense of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. Find Odysseys experiences for all five senses in this post.
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June 16, 2025
From Midsommar in Sweden to Inti Raymi in Peru, and the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri Festival in Japan to a citywide food fight in Spain, we’ve collected 10 of the world’s most interesting summer celebrations in this blog post. Catch the summertime spirit by clicking here.
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May 27, 2025
Trying to decide on your first small group tour? We've collected our top 10 tours for first-time group travelers in this blog. Whether your dream trip includes the stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultures of South America; Europe's blend of art, architecture, and cuisine; Africa’s endless savannas; or somewhere else entirely these tours are sure to spark your wanderlust.
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May 20, 2025
Many of our small group adventures offer unique optional tour add-ons, like five days to explore the Jordanian cities of Petra and Amman after Egypt & the Eternal Nile. In this blog post, we highlight 14 tours with particularly extraordinary post-tour extensions or pre-tour options – open to learn more.
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May 02, 2025
On your travels, especially in countries such as Morocco, Türkiye, Egypt, India, Peru, Vietnam, Nepal, and more, you’ll find local markets, bazaars, and roadside vendors where bargaining is not only expected, it’s a tradition. So that you don’t miss an opportunity to participate in this age-old practice, we offer the following tips for a successful exchange.
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April 29, 2025
In the U.S., we often don’t think twice about tipping 20% (or more!) for most everyday services. But the rest of the world’s practices differ regarding if, when, where, how, and how much you should tip. So, we’ve put together this guide outlining tipping practices around the world.
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