I adore hiking, being outside, pushing myself, enjoying nature, and photographing beautiful views. However, when winter comes around, I’m always a little sad to hang up my hiking boots. Don’t despair fellow hiking lovers, you can still get out on the trails in the winter – all you need are snowshoes and to know what […]
When you think of Hawaii, you probably think of beaches. However, there’s much more to Maui than just beaches. In fact, I’m the type of person that rarely ever just sits on a beach, I want to be doing something. There are so many outdoor Maui adventures to have on the island it’s hard to […]
The sweat was rolling down my face as I stared intently at the green leaf. Did it meet the criteria? I picked up my example leaf and placed it next to the one that held my gaze. I compared it – were the points of the leaves the same? Was the stem the same? The […]
“I am attaching a document to help you train for your hike into the canyon,” the email said. I was a bit shocked – a training plan? I know I wasn’t supposed to take hiking in the Grand Canyon lightly, but I had never before had a tour operator be so thorough and serious about […]
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer Sherry Spitsnaugle. I met Sherry at a Denver event and found out that she was a travel writer! So not only does she have a cool name, but she also has a way with words! All opinions, […]
“I’m going to play you something,” my rafting guide Mike said to me. It was just the two of us as my other raftmates were in the kayak. Mike, a 40+ year veteran of the Colorado River, set down his phone near me in the raft, and I heard the familiar sound of Vivaldi’s Four […]
If you’re looking for things to do in Lanai, you’re in the right place. The following is a list of my favorite Lanai attractions and activities after spending ten days on the island. So, whether you take a day trip to Lanai from Maui or decide to stay longer, there is sure to be something […]
Hiking on Lanai differs slightly from the other Hawaiian islands filled with lush rainforests and palm tree-strewn beaches. There are some forested areas – but much of the island is barren and treeless. It has 400 miles of roads on this little island, but for 95% of the roads, you need a 4×4 to drive […]
It is said that good things come to those who wait. Yet few big decisions in my life have ever been about waiting. In fact, I believe if there is something I want, then I need to make it happen. In my opinion and experience, waiting kills a good idea or life change. That’s why […]
“The first date should be about getting to know the other person. If you show interest in what the other person likes and how they communicate – it goes better,” said Ben. That seems like solid advice I think as I nod my head. But then again, I’ve never been too good at dating before, […]
