Our Story

Since 1995, Blue Bee Odysseys has passionately embraced mindful and sustainable travel, beginning with its first retreat at a Mexican eco-resort in the Caribbean. By choosing to stay in fewer places and embarking on thoughtful day trips, travelers truly immerse themselves in local history, culture, and cuisine. This approach not only fosters deep relaxation and meaningful connection but also offers freedom to go at your own pace.

Founder

Charlene Selsvold, LCSW, RYT

Growing up in rural Minnesota nurtured a lifestyle filled with nature hikes, music, and literature. My imagination stimulated travel dreams. After completing a post-graduate degree, I created my first international adventure, backpacking for 6 weeks in Europe. Upon returning, I started my psychotherapy career, had extensive study of dream analysis at the C.G.Jung Institute of Colorado, and later completed my certification as a yoga teacher, RYT. My life has been an odyssey filled with adventures.

Our Hive

Blue Bee

Blue Bee Odysseys is a metaphor for sustainable travel adventures, with a mission of preserving and regenerating the ecosystem for bees and life on Earth. Char renamed the tours during her yoga teacher training, inspired by symbols in Indian mythology. Odyssey means a journey and in particular a journey of return, a journey of transformation. Vishnu is one of a pantheon of Indian Gods known as the "preserver," and in one of the myths, Vishnu emerges as a Blue Bee from a lotus flower, an ancient symbol of life. Bee sustainable and embrace all of life.

Diane Magliolo sitting at a Sicilian outdoor cafe overlooking the sea

Diane Magliolo, MA

As a dual Italian/American citizen, Diane enjoys sharing her cultural heritage and the spirit of ancient lands. She is the chief curator of journeys in Italy and shares her wisdom on many other odysseys. Diane has an MA in Wellness Psychology, is a practitioner of Auricular Acupuncture, and a practitioner of Holotropic Breathwork since 1989 when trained by Stan and Cristina Grof. In ancient times throughout the world, the Melissae or bee goddesses were the divine messengers who nurtured human civilization. Diane is the chief Melissae Bee.

Blue Bee Odysseys
Slow Travel Adventures

Contact
+1 (619)665-3035
journey@bluebeeodysseys.com