July 30, 2026
Described as "knowledgeable, patient, kind, and helpful" – not to mention "the best tour director I've ever had" – Ritu Sharma ranks as one of the many Odysseys tour directors who turn a great tour into an unforgettable adventure. Meet Ritu here.
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June 21, 2026
Our inaugural Local Insight column brings us to sunny Ecuador and the teeming Galapagos. Darwin's famed "living laboratory," this South American archipelago offers a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. We've enlisted Romy Bustamante, a tour director on both our Galapagos Explorer and Machu Picchu to the Galapagos small group tours, to divulge some of her Galapagos wisdom for you.
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June 12, 2026
First-time Odysseys guest Peggy Bendel had never traveled to India before joining our Mystical India small group tour in May. In this insightful travelogue, she provides a firsthand account of her travels in Delhi, Ranthambore, Agra, and Nepal, among other locales. Click to read about, and see photos from, this “thrilling,” “moving,” and “wondrous” adventure.
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June 11, 2026
A lifelong love of cultural learning led Belgian tour director Thibault Heinkens into his chosen profession. With three master’s degrees in European political science, Thibault brings an unmatched degree of expertise to his Western Europe tours, and his guests enjoy a world-class educational experience while on tour.
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April 20, 2026
Tour director Renata Guzera sees her home city of Kraków, Poland, and the world, through an artist’s eyes. “I always try to weave art into the tour,” she says, “whether through architecture, hidden details, or local creativity. And I love taking photos of my guests—capturing those happy travel moments is such a joy.”
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March 18, 2026
Every new travel season brings a fresh opportunity to explore the world, and our tour directors take their preparation seriously. In this Q&A, learn how five TDs think of everything, from updating itineraries and fine-tuning first-day talks to checking gear, selecting books, and even acquiring portable fans.
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March 10, 2026
Jennifer Pullman is a 30-year veteran of the industry, but when asked about leading tours with Odysseys, she doesn’t hesitate in quoting her beloved Mum: “I love trying to ensure my groups have, to quote her words, ‘The best day ever!’” Click to meet Jenny and learn more about her love for her homeland.
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January 30, 2026
For Jordan’s Ossama Al Zyoud, leading tours is “more than just a job.” According to Ossama, his role “is a sacred bridge between Jordan’s glorious past and its vibrant present.” Learn more about Ossama 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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October 28, 2025
Tour Director Oshry "Osh" Chageg was born in Rome, studied in London, and returned to his native Italy, where he lends his expertise to all five of our small group tours to Italy ... plus trips in Scotland, Japan, Spain, and beyond. Learn more about Osh here.
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October 16, 2025
At Odysseys Unlimited, guest feedback and Tour Director insight play key roles in helping us create rewarding travel experiences. We stay in touch with our Tour Directors all over the world, and solicit feedback from guests upon their return from tour. And even in today’s travel climate, this diverse array of voices tells us the same thing: American travelers continue to be warmly welcomed throughout the world.
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September 08, 2025
After splitting her early years between Japan and England, tour director Mariko Hirata settled in Tokyo with her family when she was eight. She still lives in Japan's capital city to this day, where she delights in introducing people to the wonders of her beloved homeland.
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