8 Surprising & Fun Things To Do In Cincinnati Ohio
I know we all have a limited amount of vacation time. I also know that most people are enticed by the exotic, beachy, or popular…
Experiencing Costa Rica the Second Time Around
I stared at Arenal shrouded in clouds; it looked the same as it did when I visited in 2003. However, the town around it –…
The Nebraska Bird Ballet
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer Sherry Spitsnaugle. I met Sherry at a…
Too Scared to Travel To India? I Have a Solution…
Fear is a weird and powerful thing. It controls our decisions and can hold us hostage. I have plenty of fears – too many. However,…
Adventure Travel | Biking | Spain | Tours
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…
Chile | Food and Drink | Tours
Three Ways To Experience Chilean Wine in Santiago
As we drove into the city of Santiago from the airport my mouth was agape. Santiago wasn’t at all what I was expecting. I was…
The 7 Best Destinations for Extreme Travel
It’s that time of year when you get the ‘best’ lists, giving you ‘new’ ideas of where to go next year. But in an effort…
Food and Drink | Maine | Tours
Oyster Farming and Tours in Maine
I’ve been around a lot of farmers in my life. Both of my grandfathers were farmers, and many of my uncles. Abigail Carroll doesn’t fit…
Why I Love to Take Teenagers on Small Group Tours
Travel broadens people’s views. And a teenage mind is a petri dish for being broadened. As a kid your world view is small, it’s your…
How Does a Polar Bear Safari Work
Imagine a fish out of water, that’s pretty much what a polar bear is when the sea ice disappears for the summer. It’s a huge,…