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…
What is a Travel Experience: I went to Madison Wisconsin to Find Out
Madison is home to progressive ideas, cheese curds, and the brandy old-fashioned. But what was it that made me get on a plane from Denver…
8 Best Travel Books Your Carryon Desperately Needs
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer Maria Martinico. I met Maria at a…
The Truth About How We See the Northern Lights
Until I went to Fairbanks Alaska I thought the Northern Lights were all just hype. No – I haven’t joined a Flat Earth Society or…
The Perfect New England Getaway Without Lifting a Finger
I grew up in the landlocked Midwest. Summers were spent at swimming pools, running through sprinklers, and sliding down a big yellow slip’n slide we…
Experiences | Featured | Germany | Tours
The Best Street Art Berlin Tour
The warehouse is chilly, dimly lit, and smells of paint. Curtis is dressed in black from head to toe and gives me the go-ahead nod….
Experiences | Featured | Food and Drink | France | Tours
Visit the Best Chocolate Houses in Paris on this Tasty Tour
You’ve heard of all of the famous fashion houses in Paris – Chanel, Pierre Cardin, Dior, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès, Vuitton, and Yves Saint…
My 2014 Top Travel Experiences and How You Can Do Them
Everyone seems to be after the ultimate travel experiences – things with local flare, educational value, or something that gives back. If it seems too…
Experiences | France | Tours
Paradis Latin Cabaret: Bottomless Champagne and Topless Dancers
Somehow I have found myself in the odd situation of attending a Paris dinner theater cabaret show solo. I have done a lot of things…
Eat With Locals While Traveling
“Beautiful things happen when you bring people together over food,” said Hila. We all sat at a long table with vases of fresh flowers, Billie…