When you think of ‘travel to Croatia,’ what comes to mind? Perhaps the iconic Dubrovnik, island hopping, or the allure of Roman ruins. These are the typical reasons why people travel to Croatia. But what if we could delve deeper, discover unique experiences, and unearth the lesser-known treasures of this beautiful country? This was my […]
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Back to DestinationsSouth Africa Silver Linings in times of COVID-19
In 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 message on social media and mentioned that they were stuck in South Africa during the pandemic and ended up having a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I asked her to […]
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 ludicrous – there are so many things to do in the Colorado Rockies besides skiing! It’s inevitable that as a non-skier in Colorado, you’ll likely have skiing friends, however, you […]
Ottsworld Tour: Ireland Hiking and Cultural Adventure April 2024
Note: This tour currently has one space available! If interested, please email me at [email protected]. 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 that cannot be rushed and exploring it on foot is […]
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? I was faced with this question as I tried to plan my South Pacific Travel. One of my goals was to visit the really remote, seldom visited South […]
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 […]
Going to Ecuador – Why You Shouldn’t Skip Old Town Quito and Casa Gangotena
I get tired of travel planning, searching through endless websites for the best things to do in Quito, and feeling overwhelmed since they are all sort of the same. Then I start questioning whether any of these writers have even set foot in Quito or if they are just lifting all of their knowledge from […]
An Unexpected Find in Merida’s Historic Center
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from traveler Vicki Hill. Vicki is a good friend of mine who traveled with me to Merida Mexico. It was her first trip to Mexico and her excitement for the culture was infectious. Like the great curious traveler she […]
Bella Coola British Columbia: One of the Last Great Wilderness Areas
You have to want to go to Bella Coola British Columbia, there is little possibility of accidentally ending up there. It’s a small community at the end of the road in a remote region. I’ve always had a thing for communities that lie at the end of the road. There is no way out except […]
Horseback Riding Steamboat Springs: A Gateway to its Western Culture
It’s hard to stand out in a state like Colorado. I mean, we have 58 mountains over 14,000 feet, numerous jaw-dropping alpine lakes, and three national parks; we even have sand dunes and an endless number of cute mountain towns. However, Steamboat Springs has found a way to stand out…with a cowboy hat. I started […]