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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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 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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August 26, 2024
Renowned tourist destinations abound the world over, and while these places attract millions of visitors every year, many fail to realize that oft-overlooked destinations offer equally rewarding experiences. So with that in mind, here are five Odysseys Unlimited tours to unexpected destinations in West Africa, Central Asia, the Balkans, and South America.
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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 05, 2024
Considered paradigms of Catalan Modernism, Antoni Gaudí’s works are symbols of Barcelona, Spain, where they attract millions of visitors a year. Dive into his life in this post.
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March 10, 2024
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.
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March 07, 2024
If you’ve ever wanted to immerse yourself in locations with strong ties to famous literature – either to revel in the setting of your favorite book, to see where the some of the world's greatest writers worked, or to soak up the atmosphere of a truly world-class bookstore – then we have the list for you.
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February 22, 2024
For over 1,500 years, the Silk Road connected the East and the West. Along this ancient route lies some of Central Asia’s greatest gems. We uncover the treasures these cities hold on our Along Central Asia’s Silk Road small group tour. Get a taste of the sights and experiences you can enjoy on this journey by viewing our gallery of on-tour photos, taken by guests just like you.
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February 12, 2024
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.
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August 09, 2023
First-time Odysseys guest Ellen Outten and Wayne Shaw recently completed our Alpine Splendor: Switzerland and Austria small group tour – and Ellen documented it all in a series of captivating posts for her blog, Traveling with Ellen. Click here to read about their adventure.
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