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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April 18, 2025
Perched high in the Peruvian Andes, Machu Picchu reigns as one of the most famous archaeological sites on the planet. In this blog post, we investigate the enigmatic history of the “Lost City of the Incas” – much of which remains shrouded in mystery to this day.
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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 17, 2025
Sheets of water cascading from cliffs, mountains, and glaciers rank among nature’s most jaw-dropping sights. Luckily, Earth hosts an abundance of these natural vistas; from Iceland to Turkey and Zambia to Argentina, below are five waterfalls you can visit on our small group tours.
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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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November 19, 2024
Sloths and boobies and rheas...oh my! Central and South America rank as two of the best places to see wildlife you can’t find anywhere else in the world. Click to read fun facts about animals you can find on our tours to Costa Rica, Patagonia, and the Galapagos.
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November 13, 2024
The Andean textile tradition has a long history, and we have the privilege of attending a traditional Andean weaving demonstration in the Incan town of Chinchero on our Treasures of Peru and Machu Picchu to the Galapagos small group tours.
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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 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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September 27, 2024
From Paleolithic-era cave dwellings to rainforest bungalows just a stone’s throw from a volcano (pictured above), unique lodgings are a key element of the Odysseys Advantage. In this post, you can learn about the special features of 10 one-of-a-kind accommodations that you can experience on an Odysseys small group tour.
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September 20, 2024
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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