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 …
Reading lists for travellers
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.
Dinosaurs, Palaeontology and Evolution: 10 of the Best Books for natural history lovers
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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, …
Books on Johann Sebastian Bach
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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, …
Travel in Turkey on a small group tour for seniors Turkey is where the east meets the west: a historic gateway that finds its locus in captivating Istanbul. This is where Odyssey Traveller’s small group …
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 …
Books to read if you are taking a trip to Spain. Odyssey has prepared and made this reading list. If you are taking a trip to Spain and seeking aRead more
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; theRead more
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
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 …
Berlin, finally has once again has secured its place as one of the must see Cities of the world. The renaissance post the collapse of the wall has certainly beenRead more
From Odyssey Travellers this is a list of ten suggested books to read about on Iran. 1.The Persians: Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Iran by Homa Katouzian In recent years, IranRead more