November 24, 2025
When traveling on an African safari, the season, destination, and itinerary dictate how and what you should pack. So, we’ve put all our best advice in this safari packing guide – from the type of clothing you should wear to the type of bag you should carry.
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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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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 03, 2025
Traveling in a small group through the stunning savanna, sounds seem clearer, sunsets look richer, and the horizon seems to extend infinitely in all directions. Learn about which safari tour is the best for you here!
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April 08, 2025
At long last, it is here – our ultimate packing list for an Odysseys Unlimited tour! We put together this list of both general necessities and specific items to bring on tour and included a printable PDF checklist to make sure that you are fully prepared – and that you don’t forget anything!
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February 04, 2025
Traveling to the unspoiled wilderness of Africa for a safari is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for many. Unlike most vacations though, safaris require specific clothing. To help you prepare, we have put together a packing guide so you will be comfortable and appropriately dressed in the bush.
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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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March 19, 2024
A driving force for many travelers is the opportunity to see indigenous wildlife in their natural habitats. If wildlife encounters count as a travel highlight for you, we have five excellent destinations that allow you to see animals of all types – and best of all, our visits to see these creatures help support the work being done to keep them safe. Click to learn all about five destinations perfect for spotting wildlife.
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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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August 28, 2023
Travel has the undeniable power to bring people together through shared experiences, similar interests, and like-minded travel philosophies. Odysseys guests Cynthia and James Hebert and Susan and Neil Ciarfalia have firsthand experience with this having met on an Odysseys Machu Picchu to the Galapagos tour in 2010. Click here to learn more about their travels together.
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