Epic Adventure Awaits: Your Guide to the Michinoku Coastal Trail Hike
Looking for a scenic and culturally rich adventure? The Michinoku Coastal Trail hike offers a 620-mile (1000-km) journey through Japan’s Tohoku region. Established in 2012,…
A Week in Rocky Mountain National Park – Hikes, Tips, and Gear
Looking to channel your inner mountain goat? Look no further than Rocky Mountain National Park! This place is a hiker’s paradise with over 350 miles…
5 Irresistible Reasons To Walk the Gudbrandsdalsleden Path From Oslo to Trondheim
People walk pilgrimage routes for different reasons; religion, looking for change, outdoor adventure, or healing from a personal crisis. Sometimes, it’s all of them at…
Things to do on Cape Breton Island
My mom and I turned into the French Mountain parking lot in Cape Breton’s Highlands National Park. After pulling into a parking space, I walked…
Ottsworld Tour: Ireland Hiking and Cultural Adventure April 2024
Note: This tour currently has one space available! If interested, please email me at info@ottsworld.com. To really experience Ireland – you need to feel it…
Hiking Packing List: Essential Hiking Gear for Any Hike
There are many kinds of hiking – day hikes, multi-day hikes, long-distance hiking, circuit hiking, pilgrimages, hut-to-hut hikes, bushwalking, thru-hikes, and more. I’ve done and…
Hike the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites with a Group
As I started the climb up the Alta Via 1 trail from Brais Lake, my body was anxious with excitement – the kind of excitement…
Why Lake Lucerne is the Ultimate Outdoor Destination in Switzerland
Imagine a scene from Lord Of The Rings with an idyllic lake surrounded by a forest and soaring mountains. The lush greens of the forested…
Hiking in the Grand Canyon Where Few People Can Go
“I am attaching a document to help you train for your hike into the canyon,” the email said. I was a bit shocked – a…
Hiking on Lanai Hawaii: These 5 Trails Will Show You the Entire Island Paradise
Hiking on Lanai differs slightly from the other Hawaiian islands filled with lush rainforests and palm tree-strewn beaches. There are some forested areas – but…