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When you happen upon a cool new travel blog, it’s hard to know where to begin.  You like one post, but you want to know more about this person or what their story is.  I’ve put together this little guided tour of Ottsworld to help you get an introduction to me and the site.

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Where do I start?

When you happen upon a cool new travel blog, it’s hard to know where to begin.  You like one post, but you want to know more about this person or what their story is.  I’ve put together this little guided tour of Ottsworld to help you get an introduction to me and the site.

Hi, I’m Sherry – but I go by many names and titles:

Corporate America Runaway, Professional Traveler, Hobo, Aunt, Photographer, Nomad, Daughter, Adventurer, Badass, Writer, Storyteller, Speaker, Influencer, Surfer, Expat, Travel Blogger, Editor, Founder, and sometimes…crazy

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Discover the World Through Sherry Ott’s Eyes

Hi, I’m Sherry – but I go by many names and titles:

Corporate America Runaway, Professional Traveler, Hobo, Aunt, Photographer, Nomad, Daughter, Adventurer, Badass, Writer, Storyteller, Speaker, Influencer, Surfer, Expat, Travel Blogger, Editor, Founder, and sometimes…crazy

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Hi, I’m Sherry – but I go by many names and titles:

Corporate America Runaway, Professional Traveler, Hobo, Aunt, Photographer, Nomad, Daughter, Adventurer, Badass, Writer, Storyteller, Speaker, Influencer, Surfer, Expat, Travel Blogger, Editor, Founder, and sometimes…crazy

learn more about my briefcase to backpack story here

Solo Travel

That’s right, you don’t need anyone…you can go it alone! Why? Because you’re a badass and don’t want to wait for others to go where you want!

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Adventure Travel

Everyone defines adventure differently, but most everyone agrees that adventures get your heart pumping. Adventure travel always brings you closer to nature, which is a great way to see a destination. These stories had me sweating, laughing, screaming, and biting my nails.

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Local Travel

Tired of the manufactured travel experiences? Are you craving local experiences? I’ll give you advice on how to find them, and why it’s so great to get local advice, eat local, and make lasting friendships.

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Cultural Travel

Visit villages, take historical tours, find companies and experiences that immerse you in history and culture of your destination; from traditions to food to festivals. Make travel educational!

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Volunteer Travel

Have an impact when you travel. It’s not only about helping others, but you’ll also change and grow from these experiences.

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Popular Blog Posts

I’ve been blogging since 2006, so there are hundreds of posts to dig through. Here are the most popular ones…a good place to start:

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Bad Travel Stories

After years of nomadic travel – I’ve experienced some great stories – here are some of the most popular story series as well as some really popular tags.

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