Scenic routes, coastal access, the Bay of Fundy, and delicious seafood are just a few of the offerings that inspire people to travel to Nova Scotia. Throw in the adorable seaside towns and the abundance of hands-on experiences and things to do in Nova Scotia – and you’ve got an incredible vacation destination. When it […]
9 Surprises in Olde Town Arvada
The train doors opened up, I stepped off, and suddenly, I was transported back in time. I had left the big towering buildings of Denver with crowds of people bustling around and arrived in historic Olde Town Arvada. My time machine only took 20 minutes! The first thing I noticed was the welcoming old-timey water […]
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 […]
Try Denver’s Coffee Flavored Whiskey for National Coffee Day
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, […]
Exploring the Culture of Wisconsin Supper Clubs
The most sought-after dining experiences these days offer a fusion of ingredients and flavors all artfully placed on a plate so beautiful you are afraid to touch it. However, there’s a quiet food renaissance happening in Wisconsin that is taking food back to its simple roots. Welcome to the phenomena of Wisconsin Supper Clubs. It’s […]
How to Experience New Orleans Off the Beaten Path
Compiled from multiple trips to NOLA, this New Orleans off-the-beaten-path guide will take you away from the lines and ordinary attractions, and help you find the local and unique things to do in the crescent city. I love to go out and explore a city to find hidden gems that haven’t been discovered yet! Actually, […]
Cincinnati Food You Have to Try
Within just a few thousand feet I had a taste of Germany, Britain, Greece, and Belgium. And the most surprising thing is that all of this ethnic food and drink was found in Cincinnati! Findlay Market has over a century of Cincinnati food history and has been an institution in the Over the Rhine neighborhood […]
Immerse Yourself in Italian Food Culture at Cooking School
I still have my career break travels to thank for many things in my life. I basically owe my travel blogging career to my career break, and I also owe a lot of my friendships to it too; friendships that keep giving back to me. You may not know this but 12 years ago as […]
Go Barrel to Bar With this Kentucky Bourbon Experience
If you are the type of person who would travel to Louisville just to experience the Kentucky bourbon industry there, then you’ve probably already done your fair share of distillery tours. I was that person. I had been through the ‘This is how you distill liquor’ tour a million times and was looking for something […]
5 Unique Experiences on the Faroe Islands
I’m happy to report that after 12 years of traveling extensively, it’s still possible to have those days where a new place stuns you by it’s beauty, culture, and experiences. Today I landed in the Faroe Islands and fell in love. I had heard of the Faroe Islands before thanks to the incredible landscape photography […]