Guest Kathy Young of Washington state has traveled solo on two Odysseys small group tours, European Tapestry and Discovering Portugal, and is setting off on our Ancient Greece tour in May. Learn about her adventures and why she chose Odysseys as her travel partner to explore the world.
As travel professionals, we have been lucky enough to spend a fair amount of time in Paris, and can offer some tips to help you plan your next trip here. We hope to lead you off the beaten path, so you can make your own unique Parisian memories.
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.
Arranging phone service for overseas travel can be overwhelming for even the savviest of travelers. The good news is that a variety of options exist to help keep you connected while traveling, regardless of your service needs. We have compiled a list of six options to help you choose what works best for you.
Hillary Kennedy and her husband Philip, first-time Odysseys guests from Rye, New York, recently returned from our Egypt & the Eternal Nile small group tour. Read our Q&A to learn about their journey through antiquity, hear why they chose Egypt for their first tour with Odysseys, and view some of Hillary’s fabulous and fun photos from their adventures.
We’re all familiar with the traditions surrounding Valentine’s Day in America – a dozen roses, a box of chocolates, a sappy store-bought card (or a handwritten one, if you’ve got a way with words). Every culture has its own unique twist on Valentine’s Day traditions. Carved wooden spoons? Public weddings? Lucky pigs? Read on to find out more.
We are pleased to announce our full line-up of small group tours and departures for 2024! It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure – Click here to view our e-catalog.
Tour Director Rie Oka has been leading our Insider’s Japan small group tour for nine years. She loves getting our guests involved in hands-on learning experiences such as cooking and pottery classes just to name a few. Click here to learn more about Rie.
Nobody wants to worry about packing, jet lag, and currency conversions while on vacation. Happily, managing these aspects of travel can become much simpler with the use of technology. From converting 130 different currencies to creating packing lists customized for your trip, these six apps make organizing the finer details of your journey a breeze.
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.