Italian Renaissance Families: Mantua and the Gonzaga This blog is part of a series on five influential Italian Renaissance families that shaped Italy, especially during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It is based on both …
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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 …
Italian Renaissance Families: Ferrara and the Este Italian Renaissance Families: Ferrara and the Este. This blog is part of a series on five influential Italian Renaissance families that shaped Italy, especially during the fifteenth and …
This article (blog)is part of a series on five influential Italian Renaissance families that shaped Italy, especially during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It is based on both our Italian Renaissance Summer School course, and …
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 …
This blog is part of a series on five influential Italian Renaissance families that shaped Italy, especially during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It is based on both our Italian Renaissance Summer School course, and …
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 …
Things to do in France It has been said that ‘no other nation on the planet approaches France in its subtle and seamless blend of the old and the new; theRead more
The Origins of Tulips While it’s often assumed that tulips have their origins in The Netherlands, they actually originated in Turkey and Central Asia. In the sixteenth century, traders brought Tulip bulbs to Holland from …
Japanese cherry blossoms The cherry blossoms of Japan are known to admirers the world over. But their brief, beautiful season is not just a draw for international travellers. Japanese people celebrate this time with festivals, …
Fifteen books on Britain’s Industrial Revolution
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Blog, British Isles, England, Reading lists for Travellers, Scotland, Travel tips
Fifteen books on Britain’s Industrial revolution This reading list on Britain’s Industrial revolution complements Odyssey Travellers escorted small group tour that traces via the canal and railway network, the evolutionRead more
10 Books to Read If You Are Planning to Visit Britain For Odyssey Travellers, Britain has and remains a key destination in the organisation’s collection of escorted small group educational tours offered each year. For …
Industrial Revolution Entrepreneurial thought, cheap high energy yielding, coal, the harnessing of steam to do work and a surplus of child labour as a result of the mechanisation of farming came together simultaneously in Britain. …
Cooking & eating French food: 10 of the best books for travellers
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Blog, Europe, France, Reading lists for Travellers, Travel tips
Discovering French food France’s distinctive culinary tradition is among the most respected in the world. No trip to France will remain untouched by the wonders of French gastronomy. Whether you are tucked into a quiet …
France Travel Books- some suggestions. It has been said that ‘no other nation on the planet approaches France in its subtle and seamless blend of the old and the new;Read more
10 of the best books on Japan
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Asia and the Orient, Blog, Japan, Reading lists for Travellers, Travel tips
Tours of Japan Visiting Japan, a land of dazzling contradictions, is an unforgettable experience. High-tech cities harbour relics of a fascinating past. Futuristic fashion and gadgets share the streets withRead more
Ten great books to read on the Scottish Isles
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Blog, British Isles, Reading lists for Travellers, Scotland, Travel tips
Great books to read on the Scottish Isles small group tour. For Mature & Senior travellers who are planning a trip to explore the Scottish Isles whether on a OdysseyRead more
For tours of Italy, 10 great books to consider reading before you visit.
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Blog, Europe, Italy, Reading lists for Travellers, Travel tips
A collection of books for those mature or senior travellers thinking about taking a small group tour of Italy. This suggested list of 10 books on Italy may assist you with your planning and learning …
How to Prepare for a Walking Holiday – 10 Tips It’s hard to beat the pleasure of a walking tour. While the comfort and speed of a coach or train has its place, exploring a …
About Malta, Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica Many civilisations and empires arose, flourished and declined around the shores of the Mediterranean. Its islands bear the marks of these, from the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans, to the Arabs, Spanish, …
Bronze age civilisations of the Eastern Mediterranean Islands As you explore these islands and learn about the cradle of Western civilisation, ancient cultures and history will come to life. Visit magical Santorini, which contains a …