Happy ageing! Advice for the over 50’s Recent reports in the media suggest that life gets better after the age of fifty. Happy ageing! This article provides some advice for the over 50’s with respect …
Odyssey Traveller publishes articles on a regular basis about places you may as a mature or senior traveller be curious about as well as practical travel advice.
Get ready to explore the Channel Islands Jersey, you say? Aren’t they the shirts footballers wear? Think again, traveller. Picture a smattering of tiny islands, a mere stone’s throw from England and France, peppered with …
Books to read for the Silk road The linking of Asia to Europe via Eurasia for conquest and trade since at least 120BC is a unique part of the worlds history. Along this collection of …
Chile, Peru & Bolivia travel advice for Mature & Senior Travellers In a recent article on South America published by Odyssey Travellers , we learned about the history and geography that makes South America one …
Top 20 world heritage sites you must visit In a recently published list, the British Foreign Office identified more than 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that it deemed too dangerous to visit. Political instability …
The Lake District poets: Romanticism and sublime inspiration for Travellers. “I wandered lonely as a cloud” Did a simple daffodil usher in the Romantic era? Poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy came upon a …
Continental Crossroads: Discover Morocco
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Morocco is a land of incredible diversity. On an Odyssey Traveller Morocco tour of this magnificent country you will encounter bustling marketplaces, grand and ornate architecture, spectacular deserts, rugged mountain ranges and thrumming African cities. Situated …
English Village History The English Village lives in the imagination of anyone who has ever read classic British literature, or watched a BBC costume drama or binged Midsomer Murders. The archetype is of course a …
Uncovering Caravaggio The following article picks up on, and extends, our general introduction to Caravaggio. Here, we we delve further into the details of Caravaggio’s early life and relationships, and use available evidence to piece …
Who was Caravaggio? Caravaggio became the greatest painter of religious works of the early 17th century. His dramatic but naturalistic style of painting emphasised the common humanity of his subjects, the apostles and martyrs of …
Dinosaurs, Palaeontology and Evolution: 10 of the Best Books for natural history lovers Palaeontology and archaeology: discovering the Earth’s past Palaeontology and archaeology are traditionally the domain of experts, but thanks to some excellent literature, …
The life of Johann Sebastian Bach While Bach’s compositions receive worldwide acclaim, and are among perhaps the most famous and beloveds works of music, the man himself is somewhat of a mystery. Born in Eisenach, …
Touring England’s villages For many travellers, London is synonymous with England. This lively, cosmopolitan capital is a must see, of course, but there is more to England than booming cities and industrial centres. Instead, what …
Discovering India as a Mature or Senior traveller India is a land of immense diversity and extremes – geographical, economic and spiritual. Its geography encompasses the glacial heights of the Himalaya in the north, the …
Baltic States Guide for mature & senior travellers Odyssey Traveller offers a 21 day tour of the Baltic States for mature and senior travellers. We explore Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, as well as parts of …
Nifty Gizmos and Gadgets for Travellers Part of the art of travelling lies in knowing exactly what to take to enhance your experience. Many people have particular comfort items or devices they always take …
Responsible Tourism for mature & senior travellers There’s a growing problem in the world’s most popular cities, this article provides commentary about responsible tourism for mature & senior travellers. In 2017, a local activist group …
Discovering Berlin Berlin is a city rich in history. At every turn are traces of a past plagued by conflict, and stories of powerful resistance. By the 14th century, Berlin had established itself as a …
Small group tour selection Choosing tours for small groups. When it comes to deciding on your next personal Odyssey, chances are you’ll have a destination (or two) in mind. ButRead more
The Loire Valley France The Loire Valley France may be the most quintessentially french part of this country. Renowned for its picturesque natural beauty, the region also combines all the ingredients of what the French …
Florence, Italy Florence is one of the most enduring tourist destinations in Europe, if not the world. For many people it is a short stop in a world heritage city. Odyssey has put together a …