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 see the park as well as immerse yourself in the estancia culture of the region. In 2023, I took this trip as a trial run to work out the […]
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Back to DestinationsHow 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 is one of the most vibrant in all of Italy. It wasn’t that long ago that I used to be scared of going to Naples since you tend to hear a lot of […]
Ottsworld Tour: Hike the Kerry Way in Ireland with Me – May 2024
Note: This tour is currently fully booked. However, if you’d like to be added to the wait list – please email me at [email protected].. 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-known places in Ireland. However […]
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 various companies, I have a few favorite travel companies. I suppose much like parents – a travel writer is not supposed to have their favorites, but I do – cuz […]
Cycling Down the Gotthard Pass: Taking the Tremola Road Less Traveled
Is it called biking if all you do is squeeze the brake and not pedal? That’s what I kept thinking to myself the entire time as I was cycling down the Gotthard Pass on old Tremola Road in Switzerland. Granted, I still had to turn (there was lots of turning) and keep the bike upright […]
Must Have Unique Gifts for Travelers from Etsy
Just like my travels that take me to unique places, I also love gifts that are unique. At this time of year I normally write articles about travel gear gifts, but this year I’ve chosen travel themed gifts for travel lovers. But these aren’t just any travel oriented gifts, they are unique gifts for travelers; […]
It’s Christmas Every Day in Seiffen Germany
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer Sherry Spitsnaugle. I met Sherry S 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 […]
Travel Insurance in COVID Times: How to Make Sure You Are Covered
Sponsored Content I’m getting ready to take my first international trip since February of 2020, and I realized that I’m not very prepared to do so. After 20 months of only traveling domestically – I’m out of practice. I’m specifically rusty on the continuously changing COVID testing rules, as well as the changing world of […]
My Noom Success Story & 2023 Updates
My Noom success story started in early 2021 when I successfully lost 35 pounds. I’ve been able to keep it off, and it’s now 2023. However Noom is constantly making improvements to their program, so I continue to use the app just to see the latest changes and to update this post with the most […]
How to Spend a Perfect 3 Days Outdoors in Grand Junction Colorado
When I first moved to Colorado, I learned of the term ‘mud season,’ and I quickly learned that this was not the time to visit the mountains. So where is a Colorado visitor to go in April and May if they want to play outdoors? Point your car west and drive right through the mountains […]