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Odyssey Travellers offers reading lists selected for Mature & Senior travellers for places visited and beyond. Odyssey ‘s reading list support the collection of escorted small group tours to places of interest. The suggested reading lists support the collection of walking, history, discovery, architecture, dinosaur, archaeology & discovery escorted small group tours offered each year.

Taking a trip to Spain: 10 of the Best Books to Read

Books to read on a trip to Spain
November 2019 3 mins read

Blog, Europe, Reading lists for Travellers, Spain

Books to read if you are taking a trip to Spain Odyssey Traveller has prepared and made this reading list of books to read if you are taking a trip to Spain. Odyssey Traveller offers…

10 books about Iran

Golestan Palace,Tehran, Iran
October 2019 2 mins read

Blog, Iran, Middle East, Reading lists for Travellers, Travel tips

Ten books to read about Iran Throughout history, Iran’s position in the centre of the famous Silk Road has seen it crisscrossed by travellers, traders and armies.  In more recent times, its rich oil resources…

Caravaggio: The Definitive Reading List

Caravaggio tours
October 2019 11 mins read

Art, Blog, Italy, Malta, Reading lists for Travellers

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…

10 books to read about Berlin

Germany walking tour
October 2019 3 mins read

Blog, Europe, Germany, Reading lists for Travellers, Travel tips

10 books to read about Berlin There are few cities in which history is as palpable as it is in Berlin. From its medieval origins, to grand Baroque capital of Prussia, and on to its…

Ten books for travelling to Turkey

Blue Mosque, Istanbul
October 2019 2 mins read

Blog, Europe, Reading lists for Travellers, Turkey

Ten Books to Read about Turkey One of the world’s few trans-continental nations, Turkey is where east meets west, Europe meets Asia, and religion meets modernity. The capital city, Istanbul – once Byzantium, and then…

Books to read about the Silk Road | Guide for Senior Travellers

A Map of the Ancient Silk Road
May 2018 2 mins read

Asia and the Orient, Blog, China, Kyrgyzstan, Reading lists for Travellers, Travel tips, Uzbekistan

Best books to read about the Silk Road – a list for senior travellers The linking of Asia to Europe via Eurasia for conquest and trade since at least 120BC is a unique part of…

Dinosaurs, Palaeontology and Evolution: 10 of the Best Books for natural history lovers

Argentina Dinosaur
March 2018 2 mins read

Archaeology, Blog, China, Dinosaurs, Reading lists for Travellers, Travel tips

Dinosaurs, Paleontology and Evolution: 10 of the Best Books for natural history lovers Paleontology and archaeology: discovering the Earth’s past Paleontology and archaeology are traditionally the domain of experts, but thanks to some excellent literature,…

Books on Johann Sebastian Bach

March 2018 2 mins read

Blog, Europe, Germany, History, Reading lists for Travellers

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,…

Discover Egypt with ten great books

Ancient History of Egypt
March 2018 2 mins read

Africa, Archaeology, Blog, Egypt, Reading lists for Travellers

Discover Egypt with ten great books Egypt captures the imagination and heart of us all. It is often our introduction to ancient history, and the mysteries of the pyramids and myths of pharaohs remain alive…

15 books on Britain’s Industrial Revolution

Britain canals and railways
October 2017 2 mins read

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 evolution of this monumental change in…

Cooking & eating French food: 10 of the best books for travellers

French cooking and eating
October 2017 2 mins read

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…

10 of the best France travel books

Loire Valley, Bridge in France
October 2017 2 mins read

Blog, Europe, France, Reading lists for Travellers

10 Travel Books About 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; the industrial and the pastoral’.…

10 Books on Japan | A Guide for Senior Travellers

October 2017 2 mins read

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 with evidence of deeply held traditions.…

10 great books to read on the Scottish Isles

Scotland cattle
October 2017 2 mins read

Blog, British Isles, Reading lists for Travellers, Scotland, Travel tips

Why read books about the Scottish Isles before travelling there? This is recommended list of books for mature & senior travellers planning to travel to the Scottish Isles either as part of an Odyssey Tour…

10+1 Great Books About Italy Before You Visit

Villages of Italy
September 2017 8 mins read

Blog, Europe, Italy, Reading lists for Travellers, Travel tips

Italy, a favourite destination for travellers of all ages. Consider a small group package tour for mature and senior travelers for couples and singles to Italy. Offer history, walking and general discovery tours and long stay programs in Florence. 

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