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South Africa Silver Linings in times of Covid19
I n an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from Shelley and Lars. I ‘met’ Shelley when she sent me a...
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Travel to Tahiti: No Honeymoon Required
“I thought I’d have to get married to travel to Tahiti,” my friend and solo traveler Lisa said to me while we were sipping...
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Biking Torres Del Paine National Park: A Unique Way to Experience Patagonia
The W and O treks are undoubtedly popular ways to experience Torres del Paine National Park, but they are not the only options. As the number of...
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Patagonia eBike Small Group Tour – March 2025
Join me on an epic journey to Torres Del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia! I’m so excited to offer this unique way to experience and...
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Your Guide to the Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl – A Claw-some Experience
Welcome to the shell-abration – where lobster is the center of attention. You might even say it’s the lob-star! Not only did I eat an incredible...
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Winter Things to Do in Beaver Creek for Non-Skiers
Being a non-skier in Colorado can be perplexing to people. People often question why I moved to Colorado if I don’t ski. Of course, that’s...
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8 Places to Discover in Japan off the Beaten Path
Japan is having a travel heyday right now – and rightfully so – it’s an incredible country. In fact, it’s one of my favorite countries to travel...
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How to Photograph the Northern Lights and Keep Warm Doing It
Northern Lights photography is not like other night photography; it has challenges that go way beyond normal night photography challenges –...
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Insider Tips for Experiencing Fairbanks Northern Lights
I was surprised that many people don’t even have Alaska on their radar for Northern Lights trips! Go do a search and you’ll be...
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29 Things to Do in Fairbanks Alaska Summer and Winter
Welcome to ‘Interior Alaska’ – the land between the mountains. Fairbanks sits in the center of the state and is the jumping-off point for...
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Iconic Ireland Landscapes and Where to Find Them
Ireland is a land of enchanting landscapes and captivating folklore. Its allure lies in its seamless blend of history and natural wonders....
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5 Irresistible Reasons To Walk the Gudbrandsdalsleden Path From Oslo to Trondheim
People walk pilgrimage routes for different reasons; religion, looking for change, outdoor adventure, or healing from a personal crisis....
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Things to do on Cape Breton Island
My mom and I turned into the French Mountain parking lot in Cape Breton’s Highlands National Park. After pulling into a parking space I...
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Capitol to Capitol Quest – Walking and Cycling to the United States Capitols
In 1984 my father began a quest, albeit unconventional. He was 47 and his mission was to visit the capitols of the lower 48 states on foot,...
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How to Spend a Day Eating Traditional Naples Food (and Lots of Pizza!)
I know many people skip over Naples in order to get to the Amalfi Coast , however, it’s a big mistake! Naples’s food culture...
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7 Small Towns in Iceland for Stunning Landscapes, Waterfalls, and Adventures
Welcome to the land of fire and ice, where majestic landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and epic adventures await in small towns across Iceland....
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Ottsworld Tour: Hike the Kerry Way in Ireland with Me – May 2024
You’ve likely heard of the Ring of Kerry – it is considered one of the finest drives in the world and it’s one of the most well...
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Ottsworld Tour: Ireland Hiking and Cultural Adventure April 2024
To really experience Ireland – you need to feel it – feel its land, its rain, its temperate climate and most of all – its soul. This is a country...
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South Pacific Travel: How to Visit 14 of the Most Remote and Culturally Fascinating Islands
The South Pacific region contains about 30,000 islands – it seems unfathomable – 30,000! So how in the world do you decide which ones to go to?...
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Driving the Wild Atlantic Way On a Rainy Day: Best Things To Do
Driving the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland is an incredible experience that allows you to witness the rugged beauty of Ireland’s west...
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Wisconsin Bike Trails to Explore Near Madison
Cheese, beer, supper clubs, football, cows, and old fashioneds…this is what comes to mind for me when I think of Wisconsin. And I must admit –...
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22 Unique Things to Do in Denver Colorado From a Local
Since moving here, I’ve discovered so many unique and fun things to do in Denver every day. This isn’t your normal best-of list (no AI...
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Heritage Adventurer: A New Era for Heritage Expeditions
I’m going to share something with you that I probably shouldn’t admit. After years of exploring the far corners of the world and working with...
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Hiking Packing List: Essential Hiking Gear for Any Hike
There are many kinds of hiking – day hikes, multi-day hikes, long-distance hiking, circuit hiking, pilgrimages, hut-to-hut hikes, bushwalking,...
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Hike the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites with a Group
As I started the climb up the Alta Via 1 trail from Brais Lake, my body was anxious with excitement – the kind of excitement you get when you...