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 …
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.
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 …
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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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, …
Discover Egypt with ten great books
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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
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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 evolution of this monumental change in …
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 …
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
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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 with evidence of deeply held traditions. …
10 great books to read on the Scottish Isles
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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
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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 …