I’ve driven this route many times between Moab and Denver, and I’ve seen this landscape before. But this time I’m going at a train’s pace. At this luxury train’s pace, it feels like you are soaking up the landscape like a sponge. I realize there is something different and quite beautiful about going 35 mph […]
New Places to go in Nova Scotia for 2021 and A Chance to Win Nova Scotia Lobster
Sponsored by Visit Nova Scotia While the world was locked down in place for the last year and a half, some people took that opportunity to slow down. But not in Nova Scotia tourism. During the lockdown, Nova Scotia travel businesses took the opportunity to build up new infrastructure, new experiences and new places to […]
Things to do in Nova Scotia as you Road Trip Across the Province
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 […]
Offroading on the Hatfield and McCoy Trails in West Virginia
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Soul Community Planet – a New Concept Hotel That Will Make You Proud to Stay There
From the outside, Soul Community Planet sort of looked like an old Days Inn. Cinder-block walls, near the bustling I25 in Colorado Springs; it looked like your basic hotel from the outside. However, as I parked my car, I could see through the big windows in front and saw the fireplace burning inside the big […]
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 […]
Epic Trips To Take Sooner Rather Than Later
After a few years of being quarantined and cooped up, people are ready to travel more than ever. In fact, one common theme I have heard during the pandemic is that people feel like they have a new urgency to do the things they’ve always wanted to do. We can no longer take those epic […]