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 02, 2024
Humans first domesticated sheep thousands of years ago, raising them for their meat, milk, and wool. And for almost as long, shepherds and farmers have trusted “man’s best friend” to help them herd their flocks – a time-honored tradition you can see on five Odysseys tours.
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November 27, 2023
Remember those old Foster's beer commercials aiming to teach the viewer “how to speak Australian”? Well, although they were meant to be tongue in cheek, they had the right idea; Australia and New Zealand both have their own distinct idioms that you won't hear in other English-speaking countries. Learn more about them here.
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August 29, 2023
From India to Austria, from the U.K. to the Netherlands, there are an array of cultural festivals and events for you to enjoy on an Odysseys Unlimited small group tour. We offer special festival departures on several tours, where you can immerse yourself in the traditions, culture, and entertainment of another country.
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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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August 17, 2022
There are few places in the world as rugged and remote as Patagonia. Sitting at the very tip of the South American continent, this unspoiled and sparsely populated region offers a haven to adventure seekers, nature lovers, and anyone looking for an experience unlike any they've ever had before.
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September 20, 2021
Meet Tour Director Biba Galjanic, a native of Croatia, whose words and videos will inspire you to visit her gorgeous homeland.
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August 10, 2021
Join a handful of our tour directors as they bring their homelands to life in these experiential videos.
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April 05, 2021
We asked four of our seasoned Alaskan tour directors for their input on what makes our Untamed Alaska tour special. Read on for an unfiltered look at life on tour, and off the beaten path, in Alaska.
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March 21, 2021
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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February 08, 2021
One of the great thrills of traveling is the chance to sample the cuisine from other parts of the world. As Americans, we have certain preconceived notions of different region's food offerings—Italy's famous pizza and pasta, Asian dumplings, Moroccan couscous—but oftentimes a trip abroad will open up new worlds of food and flavor.
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