December 10, 2024
Since the Middle Ages, Notre-Dame Cathedral has been an integral part of Parisian life. Known as the “people’s cathedral,” it has withstood natural disasters, revolutions, and wars – a constant amid centuries of history. Learn more about this iconic Gothic masterpiece in this post.
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December 06, 2024
The tradition of holding a festival near the winter solstice dates back centuries, and is still observed in many cultures around the world today. Dive into a few of these worldwide celebrations, from European Christmas-adjacent celebrations with a twist, to Asian traditions highlighting the duality of night and day.
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November 29, 2024
Many associate Voodoo with witchcraft and “black magic.” However, in West Africa, Voodoo (or, more accurately, Vodun) exists as an ancient aspect of a culture that unifies some 50 million people. West African Vodun embraces calm and tranquility, a deep connection with nature, and an everlasting respect for the dead.
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November 20, 2024
Europe attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn by its natural beauty, stunning architecture, rich history, vibrant cultures, tantalizing cuisine, and more. We’ve put together a list of our 10 most popular Europe tours – see the whole list here.
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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 23, 2024
After more than 20 years under construction, the much-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum has finally opened and our future Egypt small group tours are slated to visit. Learn more about the museum in this post.
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September 27, 2024
Steven and Sally Pearson recently embarked on Odysseys’ Canadian Rockies Explorer small group tour, documenting the 11-day adventure for their travel blog, Steve and Sally’s Travels. Read about their adventure check out some of their photos here.
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September 26, 2024
In Zambia, the tourism industry does a great deal to support conservation and community development, and our guests see the benefits of local tourism firsthand when they visit a Mfuwe community on our Africa’s Wildlife tour.
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August 20, 2024
Earlier this year, Geri and Greg Bebernitz embarked on Moroccan Discovery – their fourth tour with Odysseys Unlimited – and Geri documented it all in a series of fascinating posts on her Retirement Adventure Blog.
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August 07, 2024
Croatia has a long and storied history of olive oil production, a tradition carried on by the many small, family-owned olive farms dotting the countryside – farms like Grubić, which we visit on our Pearls of Dalmatia small group tour.
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June 24, 2024
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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