Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career in travel or simply have a love of travel, there are many opportunities to learn about the world and the culture. You may be surprised by the history and culture of the countries you visit, and what’s important to know about travel. You may also find that you’ll have newfound respect for people who have traveled extensively throughout their lives.
Homer’s Odyssey
Whether you’re reading The Odyssey as a travel blogger for the first time or you’re a longtime reader, you’ll discover that the epic poem tells a story about a journey. The hero Odysseus is an ancient Greek who returns home after ten years in the Trojan War. He and his men find themselves trapped in a cave filled with man-eating, one-eyed Cyclops.
The epic poem is composed in Homeric Greek in the 8th or 7th century BCE. It’s been traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer.
Homer traveled the world during his odyssey, and his travels inspired writers for thousands of years. His Odyssey is a story about life, adventure, love and family.
Homer traveled to 33 countries. He brought back tiny wooden shoes, a gilded bamboo basket, and Swiss chocolate. He passed by passengers on the flight and even got passed by a flight attendant. He also brought back a flask of sand from the Caribbean beach and a pen with wood carvings from Bangladesh. He even got a note from a classmate at Irvine High School, written on his fur.
Suspension of travel
Several universities have implemented a moratorium on international travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the University of Arizona, which has prohibited faculty and staff from traveling to China. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
The Provost for Academic Affairs may remove students from regions where there are significant health or security concerns. The Global Education Center Director may also do so. The International Travel Risk Review Committee (ITRRC) evaluates education abroad activities. It evaluates programs based on ITRRC’s Review Criteria. If there are significant health or security concerns, the committee will decide whether to suspend education abroad activities. If there are longer-term concerns, the committee will make recommendations to the vice provost for global strategies, the associate vice provost for global strategies, and the program leaders.
If there are significant health or security concerns, a travel advisory will be issued by the U.S. State Department. This will affect travelers who may be required to travel through certain airports, and those who will be required to undergo additional health screening.