12 Reasons To Walk The Camino de Santiago
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from artist, writer, and hiker Kate. I met Kate…
Have Yourself a Poopy Catalan Christmas
There is no Santa Claus in Catalonia. That’s right – none. The kids in the northern part of Spain are told that Santa passes them…
Take a Costa Brava Fishing Experience Like No Other!
The sky was just starting to get light at 6:30 AM. I moved slowly, still trying to wake up, and I took a deep breath…
How to Order and Enjoy Pintxos in San Sebastian
This is my first trip to San Sebastian, and I’m confused. People are grabbing food from the bar, walking out, and not paying. If that…
Bike Tour Tips From My First Cycling Trip
Like biking through the landscape of Basque Country, there are lots of ups and downs when taking your first bike tour. With each new adventure…
Adventure Travel | Biking | Spain | Tours
Surviving and Loving My First Bike Tour in Basque Country
I adjusted the strap on the helmet, a helmet I was borrowing because I didn’t know I had to bring my own. That was mistake…
Training for the Camino de Santiago Walk
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from an Ottsworld reader and traveler Emily Ward. She…
Hiking | Solo Travel | Spain
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Walk the Camino de Santiago Solo
I laced up my shoes, put on my pack, and let the weight sink into my hips. Am I ready? Am I up for this?…
Finding Beauty in Average Castelló D’empuries
“Don’t you dare ignore me!” my alarm would scream at me if it could talk. My alarm started quietly this morning and progressively got louder….
Things to do in Costa Brava, Spain: Visit Medieval Towns
Looking for things to do in Costa Brava, Spain? Then, take a journey through the medieval towns of Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees. The region…