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At 11,000 ft on a salt flat in northern Argentina. Sunset! More about this place later!
10/21/2024

At 11,000 ft on a salt flat in northern Argentina. Sunset! More about this place later!

Ready for a new travel destination? One of the emerging destinations is Colombia! You remember the Colombia of the 197...
05/02/2024

Ready for a new travel destination? One of the emerging destinations is Colombia! You remember the Colombia of the 1970s thru the mid-2010s, but that's no longer the Colombia you will find now. Join me in discovering how this country has changed from someone who lived through these challenging times in Medellin as a child in this virtual presentation.

To register, email [email protected].

03/30/2024

I just got a very strange notification from Facebook on my business page and clicked on a link included. The notficatuon said there was suspicious activity coming from my Wizard of Odysseys page had been suspended (page is still active). Please be careful of any messages you received we I've from me or Wizard of Odysseys please report.

Another milestone!
03/21/2024

Another milestone!

You asked and so I got them! Solo travelers also have great rates for Wizard of Odysseys expedition to Antarctica and t...
06/08/2023

You asked and so I got them! Solo travelers also have great rates for Wizard of Odysseys expedition to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands! Don't sit around with turkeys this Thanksgiving - celebrate with penguins!

06/04/2023

Life is an adventure. Would you be willing to be this adventurous? This is the Star Lodge between Cusco and Macho Picchu so what a trip this would be!

It's time to explore! Join Wizard of Odysseys in Antarctica this Thanksgiving!
04/22/2023

It's time to explore! Join Wizard of Odysseys in Antarctica this Thanksgiving!

02/28/2023

Please be advised that current processing time for a standard passport renewal is 8-11 weeks. Even expedited processing is taking 5-7 weeks. Please check your passport and know when you need to renew. If you are within 9 months, start getting items required to renew and apply long before the expiration date.

01/17/2023

Be forewarned - Mexico's new anti-smoking law, one of the strictest in the world, now forbids smoking in public places including beaches, parks, hotels, shopping centers, and entertainment venues in addition to its ban on smoking in restaurants and bars. Essentially, smoking in almost all urban settings outside the home is prohibited.

Few areas of this world are as pristine, serene, and awe-inspiring as Antarctica. This isn't just another trip, it's an...
01/06/2023

Few areas of this world are as pristine, serene, and awe-inspiring as Antarctica. This isn't just another trip, it's an adventure, but without the months at sea, fear of scurvy, or crowded conditions that the explorers of the past endured.

Skeptical if this is an adventure for you or just curious? Join Pat Ogle-Collins of Wizard of Odysseys, just back from Antarctica, and Hurtigruten Expeditions for a virtual event on 18 Jan 2023 at 7:30 pm about this destination like no other.

Grab your sense of adventure, your beverage of choice, and leave your cold weather gear behind to join the fun!

12/08/2022

IMPORTANT: Recently I noticed changes regarding vaccination for hepatitis A and B on the CDC website for many European countries. I discussed this recently with a medical provider to clarify. The CDC now recommends that all individuals (travelers and non-travelers) be vaccinated for hepatitis B and most travelers should get hepatitis A. Wizard of Odysseys clients that travel internationally receive this information, but those travelling in the US should also discuss this with their physician considering the CDC guidance and prevalence of hepatitis A across the US.

As if anyone needs any more reasons to go to the Great Barrier Reek and coastal Queensland. South of the Whitsunday Isla...
04/19/2022

As if anyone needs any more reasons to go to the Great Barrier Reek and coastal Queensland. South of the Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach lies Cape Hillsborough National Park full of diverse habitats and wildlife. Rainforests, mangroves, eucalyptus forests, and rocky headlands can all be found here. And at sunrise, the wallabies and kangaroos visit the beach. Seems to me that there is nothing more quintessentially Australian than this. I’m ready to return!

For a cruise that isn’t your typical cruise, the fjords of Norway provide day after day of breathtaking scenery. Ships,...
04/17/2022

For a cruise that isn’t your typical cruise, the fjords of Norway provide day after day of breathtaking scenery. Ships, that formerly carried not only passengers but mail, stop at small little towns so you get a feel for life in this northern area of the world. A bucket-list destination for you, perhaps?

How many times has someone said to you “Don’t you see it?” meaning some shape in a cloud, rock formation, or something ...
04/15/2022

How many times has someone said to you “Don’t you see it?” meaning some shape in a cloud, rock formation, or something else. No denying this lizard, called Lizard Rock in Isalo National Park. Known for its real-life reptiles like the white-lipped bright-eyed frog, the Madagascar boa, and the Malagasy rainbow frog, its scenery, often compared to that of the American Southwest, make hiking a popular activity.

Many know of the cave paintings in the Dordogne area of France. Don’t forget Spain! The walls of the Altamira Cave in ...
04/13/2022

Many know of the cave paintings in the Dordogne area of France. Don’t forget Spain! The walls of the Altamira Cave in northern Span along with 17 adjoining caves in the complex contain well-preserved paintings from the Paleolithic period when early many recorded sightings and encounters with animals. To think that a person created these works of art 13,000-14,000 years ago boggles my mind when my childhood seems like an eternity ago!

The largest city in Mozambique, Maputo bustles like other African cities. Known for its deepwater port, it serves as a ...
04/11/2022

The largest city in Mozambique, Maputo bustles like other African cities. Known for its deepwater port, it serves as a major trading center for much of the southwest area of Africa. Yet, the countries sparkling white sand beaches and teal blue waters that draw so many to this country – a restful stop after many a safari. But this old Portuguese city of Maputo deserves a stop as well for its history, culture, and friendly people.

Oh, how many times have I heard, “Colombia? Really?” Yes, Colombia, really! And Cartagena is a good place to start wit...
04/09/2022

Oh, how many times have I heard, “Colombia? Really?” Yes, Colombia, really! And Cartagena is a good place to start with its increasing frequency on cruise ship itineraries. A colonial town on the Caribbean coast the city is full of old stone walls, Spanish-inspired architecture, colorful streets, and gorgeous beaches. Plus, for now, you may get some bragging rights. But it won’t take long for others to find out. Go now.

Aussies definitely love their sweeets! Not only are they crazy about Tim Tams, their beloved chocolate-covered cookies,...
04/07/2022

Aussies definitely love their sweeets! Not only are they crazy about Tim Tams, their beloved chocolate-covered cookies, but for a more elegant treat, try lamingtons. Named after Lord Lamington, this chocolate-covered sponge cake is rolled in grated coconut. Lore has it that the Lord had unexpected guests and the chef only these ingredients to prepare a dessert. Major cities all have their lists for the best places, so you can do an extended tasting tour. Just remember to pack a slightly larger size pair of pants for later in your “tour.”

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Life is an adventure. Would you be willing to be this adventurous? This is the Star Lodge between Cusco and Macho Picchu so what a trip this would be!

Some answers to questions about the return to travel.

Nothing like a road trip to get a real sense for a destination. As I bid farewell to this virtual trip to Madagascar, I know - we will travel again and then it is off to this island nation!

Isalo National Park
Isalo National Park

Amazing what wind and water can do to rock. The ridges, rock formations, gorges and canyons in the Isalo National Park have all been formed by erosion of the sandstone mountains! We got to move it, move it! (Keeps running thru my head. :) )

Adringitra National Park
Adringitra National Park

It's off to the Adringitra Mountains today, a defining mountain range in Madagascar. And the views are magnificent!

Dinner time! The sound of crunching bones is a bit unnerving. The devil has the most powerful bite relative to size of any mammal.

Never too old to try something new! While not me I did do it. I had sand in places I never thought sand could get to so quickly to prove it!!

Croatia
Croatia

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