April 02, 2026
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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March 24, 2026
On our Northern Italy tour, we spend a day on Lake Maggiore, first exploring grand Palazzo Borromeo before enjoying lunch on a nearby island. Find out what makes this one-of-a-kind Italian adventure so special here.
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March 12, 2026
On St. Patrick’s Day, people the world over celebrate all things Irish with parades, festivals, “the wearing of the green,” and dyeing everything from beer and bagels to the entire Chicago River to the color green. In honor of the holiday, we invite you to take a moment to learn about the Irish language.
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March 10, 2026
In 79 CE, Italy experienced one of its most catastrophic natural events to date: the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The explosion blanketed the Roman city of Pompeii in up to 20 feet of ash, completely destroying it – or so the ancient Romans thought. In actuality, the ash literally “froze” the town in time, leaving […]
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March 01, 2026
On September 19, 1991, a pair of German hikers stumbled upon a fascinating discovery in the Ötztal Alps: the frozen, mummified remains of Ötzi the Iceman, partially uncovered by melting glacier ice. But who was he? How did he die? And how old is he, really? Click to learn more about the best-preserved Copper Age mummy ever found.
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February 18, 2026
Sun-drenched Lisbon has enchanted travelers for centuries. Situated at the mouth of the Tagus River, the city boasts stunning views, sandy beaches, gorgeous architecture, and delicious cuisine. Get the most out of your trip to Lisbon in this new guide, where you'll learn about the city’s best neighborhoods, meals, activities, attractions, and more.
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February 09, 2026
From a lodge suspended above a game-filled lagoon to a tented camp in the Jordanian desert to a Galapagos Islands resort, these are our Top 8 singular accommodations.
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February 08, 2026
Every culture around the world has its own unique twist on Valentine's Day traditions. Carved wooden spoons? Underwater weddings? Mayan parades? Learn about all these (and more) here.
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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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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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December 21, 2025
Considered paradigms of Catalan Modernism, Antoni Gaudí’s works are symbols of Barcelona, Spain, where they attract millions of visitors a year. Dive into his life in this post.
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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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