In a city of 13 million people covering 2000 square miles, how do you know where to begin? Istanbul is one of the largest cities in the Mediterranean and it is easily the largest city in Turkey. It’s been growing since the 1950s when migrants from Anatolia flocked to the city in search of economic […]
Sponsored Content by Medjet but personal stories and tips from Sherry If you’ve traveled for any time at all, then you have one of those stories… a close call, the story of the time that was nearly a travel disaster – or maybe you had an actual travel disaster. I have plenty of those stories […]
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer Sherry Spitsnaugle. I asked her to interview JC Lightcap about his expertise in Travel Safety. I met JC at a Travel Massive event and immediately fell in love with his website and bootcamps on travel safety and […]
As I landed in the Anchorage airport in February 2021, I was prepared to experience something new in travel – a line to get into Alaska. There were a row of podiums and iPads manned by masked locals up late welcoming visitors into Alaska. When I arrived, visitors had to have proof of a negative […]
I adore hiking; being outside, pushing myself, enjoying nature, and photographing beautiful views. However, when winter comes around, I’m always a little sad to hang up my hiking boots. Don’t despair fellow hiking lovers, you can still get out on the trails in the winter – all you need are snowshoes and to know what […]
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer blogger Cazzy Magennis. Cazzy is from Europe and is an expert road tripper – so I asked her to write an article about how to plan a Europe road trip based on her experiences. After all, when […]
If you’re looking for things to do on Lanai, you’re in the right place. The following is a list of my favorite Lanai attractions and activities after spending ten days on the island. So, whether you take a day trip to Lanai from Maui or decide to stay longer, there is sure to be something […]
I visited my parents in South Dakota this holiday and was reminded of how harsh the Great Planes can be in the winter. Winter in the mid/northern US is like living in a deep freeze, it’s only natural to look out that frosted-up window and dream of the warm sun hitting your face and basking […]
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from a fellow hiker, Becki Rupp. I met her in Denver at the Travel and Adventure show. Not only is she a travel lover, she’s also a trainer focusing on health coaching for active experiences. I asked if she […]
First things first – this article is for those frequent travelers out there. But wait, before you think you don’t qualify as being a frequent traveler, I have a question for you. Do you have more than 3 trips planned this year? If your answer is a triumphant “Yes!” then I consider you a frequent […]
