Naturally Sweden
The fire crackled as Sofie put the juniper branch in the fire. This warmth was welcome on this damp, cool hiking day in Jämtland –…
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You Are Never Too Old for a Mother Daughter Trip
Sponsored The yurt was chilly, so I quickly got into bed, shivering. I snuggled in under the covers, and my mom put her arm around…
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Travel Tiny at Colorado’s Tiny House Resort
One of my least favorite things to do is go back to a place I’ve been to before. I have had a bad case of…
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Denver Hikes for Visitors
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer Chris Englert. I met Chris at a…
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Rookie in the Saddle Overcoming My Horse Riding Fear
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer Sherry Spitsnaugle. Sherry has written for me…
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Kumano Kodo Trail, Japan: A Complete Guide Answering All FAQs
Trees, Trees, Trees. I hiked 6 miles today underneath the shade of these giant Japanese cedar trees. It was a spectacular day of challenge, tranquility,…
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Bring Home Brag Worthy Photos with These Safari Photography Tips
I was on my knees, trying to get as low as I could possibly go and still remain safely in the vehicle. Every time one…
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A Walking Safari Isn’t About the Animals
The safari jeep pulled away, and we were all just standing there. On the ground.With no transportation. My heart raced. I quickly realized I had…
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How to get the most out of your South Africa Safari
“This is Zululand, not Disneyland. You can’t book animals to show up,” our safari guide Christian reminded us. Granted, he had sort of taunted us…
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Understanding Ramadan in Morocco
The sun dips down in the sky disappearing into the Atlantic Ocean. I seldom have watched a sunset so intently; waiting, waiting, waiting for that…
