2 days in Portland Oregon: How to Spend a Weekend Eating Donuts and Working Them Off
It had been 10 years since I set foot in eclectic, weird Portland and I have many fond memories of my visits there. However, Portland’s…
Neon to Nature – Things to do Outside of Las Vegas
If you think the Vegas area is all gambling, shows, nightclubs, and parties…you are so very wrong! Look out the window of your Vegas hotel…this…
Winter Packing List: How To Avoid Freezing To Death
I went to Fairbanks, Alaska, in the heart of winter, and lived to tell the tale. You can beat the scary Alaska cold by simply…
An Unexpected Find in Merida’s Historic Center
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from traveler Vicki Hill. Vicki is a good friend…
What to do in Mérida with a Focus on Traveling Local
Sometimes we overlook the things that are closest to us – it’s human nature. And maybe that explains why I overlooked Mexico in lieu of…
Where to stay in Merida – The Best Place Isn’t a Hotel – It’s This Unique Villa
I’ve always said, people don’t typically travel to places for a hotel or lodging. Normally it is a culture or an experience in a destination…
Eat, Drink, and Be Curious on this Western Montana Road Trip
I bought a car this summer so I could drive and explore the states around Colorado. And first on my wish list was a Western…
A Journey Through Fear on the Colorado River in an Inflatable Kayak
“In big waves it’s easiest to catch a breath in the trough or low point of the wave instead of the top of the wave…
Cataract Canyon Rafting During High Water Season: Expect a Wild Ride
I took off my watch and packed it away, I put my phone on airplane mode. I was officially on an adventure now. Our OARS…
Watching Bears in BC: 3 Ways to See Grizzlies in the Wild in 2024
I saw it out in the green field, a blackish-brown dot in the distance. A few people started gathering, looking in the same direction. I…