March 10, 2025
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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February 12, 2025
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 10, 2025
This past year was one for the books – and we've compiled our annual “Year in Review” to celebrate it. Relive some of our favorite moments from 2024 with our collection of Odysseys guest and employee travel photos, memorable on-tour moments, office events, company milestones, and so much more. Click to begin your walk down memory lane.
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December 06, 2024
The tradition of holding a festival near the winter solstice dates back centuries, and is still observed in many cultures around the world today. Dive into a few of these worldwide celebrations, from European Christmas-adjacent celebrations with a twist, to Asian traditions highlighting the duality of night and day.
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October 29, 2024
Autumn celebrations across the globe revolve around a theme similar to the origins of Halloween: the merging of the spiritual world and the living world. Learn more about some of these holidays in this post.
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October 15, 2024
With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about shopping for gifts. We’ve gathered some ideas for the travelers in your life (and maybe for yourself, too!), and invite you to check out this list for inspiration on what to surprise your loved ones with this year.
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May 15, 2024
Springtime ushers in a period of growth and rebirth, and cultures around the world have been honoring the season’s arrival since time immemorial. We’ve put together a list of 10 of the world’s unique springtime celebrations in our latest blog post – read on to learn more.
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April 16, 2024
Every year on April 22, billions of people around the world celebrate Earth Day. Whether planning a community cleanup, organizing a tree planting event, or simply setting aside some time to spend in the great outdoors, people everywhere use Earth Day as an opportunity to celebrate the natural world and advocate for our precious planet.
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December 15, 2023
As this year comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to look back on some of the moments that made 2023 special. We’ve collected photos and quotes from both guests and employees to highlight our favorite moments from this past year – like our 25th anniversary celebration in June, pictured above. So, without further ado, we present to you: Our Year in Review.
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November 14, 2023
The holidays are right around the corner, and we all know what that means: It’s time to start your holiday shopping. If you need suggestions for what to give the travel enthusiasts on your list this year, we have you covered with our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.
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August 29, 2023
From India to Austria, from the U.K. to the Netherlands, there are an array of cultural festivals and events for you to enjoy on an Odysseys Unlimited small group tour. We offer special festival departures on several tours, where you can immerse yourself in the traditions, culture, and entertainment of another country.
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February 08, 2022
Is there anything quite as romantic as traveling to the cities and settings of great love? We like to think not, which is why we’re highlighting a few of our favorites this Valentine’s Day.
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