February 24, 2025
“Alaska isn’t all cold and darkness like people may think,” says Keri-Lyn Fitzgerald, a native of the state. “I bust many assumptions people have about what life is like here,” she says. Keri-Lyn enjoys showing her guests the different lifestyles on our Alaska's Untamed Wilderness small group tour, “…from living in remote villages off the […]
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January 21, 2025
Winter has reached its peak, but if you’re anything like us, you’re probably already looking ahead at your summer travel plans. So, we’ve collected five cool-climate tours that are perfect for beating the summer heat – after all, those warm “dog days” are approaching faster than you think!
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January 10, 2025
At Odysseys Unlimited, the tour directors we work with often become more like family than colleagues, and every year, our Worldwide Services team looks forward to visiting TDs in their home countries around the world. Last month, though, we invited 13 tour directors to our Boston office for our first ever onsite tour fair – click to relive some of our favorite moments.
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October 08, 2024
From the Ganges to the Amazon, rivers carry stories that have resonated throughout history – and that have drawn travelers for millennia. We’ve put together a list highlighting six epic rivers you can see up close on an Odysseys tour. Read all about them in this post.
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May 09, 2024
For some, packing can be one of the most arduous – and confusing – parts of travel. Our experienced Odysseys Unlimited Tour Directors live where they work and have firsthand experience with our tours, meaning they know exactly what you should (and shouldn’t) pack. Click to watch TD Keri-Lyn's packing video guide for Alaska.
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March 26, 2024
Earth boasts many spectacular natural phenomena you simply must see to believe. From the aurora borealis to Japanese cherry blossom season, these events inspire wonder in all who witness them. Here are five natural phenomena you can see on an Odysseys Unlimited small group tour – and the time of year to experience each one.
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March 07, 2024
If you’ve ever wanted to immerse yourself in locations with strong ties to famous literature – either to revel in the setting of your favorite book, to see where the some of the world's greatest writers worked, or to soak up the atmosphere of a truly world-class bookstore – then we have the list for you.
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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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August 30, 2023
One exciting aspect of visiting a new place is the possibility of encountering native animals. There are countless opportunities to view some of nature’s most majestic creatures in every corner of the earth. Read on for 15 Odysseys tours that feature animal encounters.
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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 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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November 09, 2022
First-time Odysseys guest, Elaine Krugman and her husband Bruce Cook recently returned from our Canadian Rockies Explorer small group tour and she wrote a delightful series of Blog posts chronicling her experiences.
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