Things to do on an Iceland Stopover
I was finally doing it; the exit sign was in front of me shining brightly like a beacon. I was going to step out of…
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…
When the Unexpected Happens While Traveling
I had dozed off on my early morning Atlantic Airways flight from Iceland to the Faroe Islands. Fighting jetlag from my previous day’s US flight, …
Iceland, Greenland, Faroe Islands
These are the destination outliers, the remote and less-visited islands in the North Atlantic (aka West Nordic Region). In fact, up until 2010, few people…
Everything You Need to Know About Walking Saint Olav’s Way in Norway
Are you looking for a pilgrimage that can rival the Camino de Santiago in Spain but be more off the beaten path? Then head north…
Take a Costa Brava Fishing Experience Like No Other!
The sky was just starting to get light at 6:30 AM. I moved slowly, still trying to wake up, and I took a deep breath…
How to Order and Enjoy Pintxos in San Sebastian
This is my first trip to San Sebastian, and I’m confused. People are grabbing food from the bar, walking out, and not paying. If that…
Bike Tour Tips From My First Cycling Trip
Like biking through the landscape of Basque Country, there are lots of ups and downs when taking your first bike tour. With each new adventure…
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Surviving and Loving My First Bike Tour in Basque Country
I adjusted the strap on the helmet, a helmet I was borrowing because I didn’t know I had to bring my own. That was mistake…
Training for the Camino de Santiago Walk
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from an Ottsworld reader and traveler Emily Ward. She…