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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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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April 11, 2024
Paris, France – it’s the number-one most visited city in the world, and considering its world-renowned museums, gastronomy, fashion and design, shopping, and entertainment, it’s easy to see why. We’ve curated a guide with our expert advice on how to get the most out of your trip to Paris. Click here for more information on the city’s best neighborhoods, cuisines, activities, attractions, and more.
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February 13, 2024
To a Westerner, the cultural differences encountered in a country such as Japan can be particularly striking – that's why we have put together a list of eight things you need to know before you go.
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February 08, 2024
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.
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June 22, 2023
First-time Odysseys guest Valerie Shuman recently embarked on our Bulgaria & Romania Discovery small group tour with her adult daughter Grace – and she wrote about their experiences in a series of funny and engaging blog posts.
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June 13, 2023
Frequent solo traveler Kathy Young recently returned from our Ancient Greece small group tour – and she wrote all about her incredible adventure for our blog!
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May 09, 2023
London, England hardly needs introduction. An epicenter of culture, the U.K.’s capital is a superb destination for those looking for an array of diverse experiences. If you’re traveling to London either this year or next, check out our detailed insider’s guide with expert advice on neighborhoods to visit, activities to enjoy, cuisines to sample, and cultural differences to keep in mind.
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February 20, 2023
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.
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November 14, 2022
We’re thrilled to introduce you to first-time travelers Colleen and George Coleman from upstate New York. Colleen, an interior designer and writer, and her husband recently returned from our Ancient Greece small group tour and Colleen graciously agreed to write this wonderful photo essay. Click to read more about their experience and gain some design inspiration in the process!
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November 01, 2022
E’Louise Ondash, a travel writer from southern California, recently joined our Norwegian Splendor small group tour with her husband (and photographer!) and wrote a wonderful series of informative articles about their trip that were published online for The Coast News Group. You can read them here.
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October 05, 2022
Peru offers a host of travel experiences that you can't find anywhere else on earth. And on our Machu Picchu to the Galapagos and Treasures of Peru small-group tours, you'll have the opportunity to savor everything that this fascinating and historic nation has to offer.
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