Biking Torres Del Paine National Park: A Unique Way to Experience Patagonia
The W and O treks are undoubtedly popular ways to experience Torres del Paine National Park, but they are not the only options. As the…
Patagonia eBike Small Group Tour – March 2025
Join me on an epic journey to Torres Del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia! I’m so excited to offer this unique way to experience…
What to expect on a Galapagos Cruise to the Eastern Islands
I stepped from the zodiac raft to the cement jetty on the small Island of Plaza Sur; I had finally made it to the Galapagos…
13 Things To Know Before You Book a Galapagos Islands Holiday
Sometimes I think I’ve seen it all when it comes to travel…and then I go to a destination that blows my mind and makes me…
Mashpi Lodge – Ecuador’s Premier Lodge Changing Lives and the Planet
Trees towered above our vehicle in layers upon layers of green, birds swooped around us, and big drops of water fell down on our windshield…
Where to Find the Best Cocktails in Quito
Art comes in many forms, but I hadn’t considered one of those forms in a cocktail. And I certainly hadn’t expected to find an accomplished…
Going to Ecuador – Why You Shouldn’t Skip Old Town Quito and Casa Gangotena
I get tired of travel planning, searching through endless websites for the best things to do in Quito, and feeling overwhelmed since they are all…
Vilcabamba Trek to Machu Picchu
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from blogger Mark Whitman. Mark has hiked all over…
Argentina | Chile | Epic Trips
Northern Argentina and Chile Landscapes
I always wondered how Patagonia became Patagonia. The historical answer is that Magellan in 1520 used the word patagón to describe the Indians of the…
Luxurious adventures in the Atacama Desert
I walked down the long stone walkway, full of anticipation. The landscape was barren and dry, and the building in front of me was simple…