Loveland may sound like a new reality show or a new board game – but it is actually a city with a big heart in Colorado’s front range. Loveland is often overshadowed by well-known towns like Boulder and Fort Collins, but it’s a super alternative to both of these towns. Just an hour’s drive from […] The post Things to do in Loveland – Colorado’s Sweetheart City appeared first on Ottsworld Unique Travel Experiences ..read more

Welcome to Shikoku, Japan’s best-kept secret island nobody talks about – but everyone should be. Translating to ‘four lands,’ Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s main islands, yet it’s big on beauty and adventure. But don’t expect a bullet train zipping you around the island because Shikoku prides itself on being the most rugged, remote, […] The post Discover Shikoku: Japan’s Most Beautiful and Least Visited Island appeared first on Ottsworld Unique Travel Experiences ..read more

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 of hiking trails. But beware—these aren’t your grandma’s Sunday strolls—these are rugged, rocky paths that will test your endurance and leave you breathless (both from the views and the altitude). […] The post A Week in Rocky Mountain National Park – Hikes, Tips, and Gear appeared first on Ottsworld Unique Travel Experiences ..read more

When you think of ‘travel to Croatia,’ what comes to mind? Perhaps the iconic Dubrovnik, island hopping, or the allure of Roman ruins. These are the typical reasons why people travel to Croatia. But what if we could delve deeper, discover unique experiences, and unearth the lesser-known treasures of this beautiful country? This was my […] The post How to Travel Croatia Differently appeared first on Ottsworld Unique Travel Experiences ..read more

“I thought I’d have to get married to travel to Tahiti,” my friend and solo traveler Lisa said to me while we were sipping pina coladas on the upper deck of Windstar’s Star Breeze. Lisa joined me and a few other friends on this Windstar Dreams of Tahiti cruise. She is an avid diver and snorkeler and was excited to finally visit Tahiti, a place she had always wanted to visit. “I didn’t think Tahiti was accessible to me as a solo traveler because it was not really fiscally responsible or attainable. I didn’t even know that a small ship cruise was an option, and it exceeded my expectations!” Thi ..read more

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 number of tourists on these trails continues to rise, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a new way to explore the park. With the advent of e-bikes, you can now traverse the park and its surroundings with ease. In this article, I’ll share why e-biking at Torres del Paine National Park is a fantastic alternative to hiking, based on my own experience. I hiked the W circuit over a decade ago, and even then, it was so popular that all the lodging and camping spots wer ..read more

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 and see the park as well as immerse yourself in the estancia culture of the region. In 2023, I took did this trip as a trial run to work out the kinks and to promote it as a new way to see Patagonia. It ended up being one of my favorite trips I’ve ever taken, and I didn’t want it to end. I loved everything about this adventure – it spoke to me in so many ways – through culture, adventure, challenge, wildlife, friendships, food, and remote landscapes – all wra ..read more

Welcome to the shell-abration – where lobster is the center of attention. You might even say it’s the lob-star! Not only did I eat an incredible amount of lobster the week I was at the Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl, but I also heard so many lobster puns – it was lobsteriffic! I traveled to South Shore, Nova Scotia, for a week in February…yes, February—to take part in the Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl festival. The South Shore Lobster fishing season runs from the last week in November to the last week in May, and the South Shore Lobster Crawl happens every February. I’ve enjoyed many Summer road trips ..read more

Being a non-skier in Colorado can be perplexing to people. People often question why I moved to Colorado if I don’t ski. Of course, that’s ludicrous – there are so many things to do in the Colorado Rockies besides skiing! It’s inevitable that as a non-skier in Colorado, you’ll likely have skiing friends, however you don’t have to avoid them all winter – instead you can join them to go play in the mountains. I recently traveled to Beaver Creek Colorado with my skiing friend Courtney, and I found lots of non-ski things to do ranging from adventure to culture! Beaver Creek Colorado This was my fi ..read more

Japan is having a travel heyday right now – and rightfully so – it’s an incredible country.  In fact, it’s one of my favorite countries to travel to. However, in my quest to find the lesser-traveled places wherever I go, I spent a lot of time in Japan off the beaten path on multiple trips to Japan! I’ll give you ideas on going beyond the traditional Tokyo to Kyoto route and getting away from the crowds.  I’ll introduce you to some favorite hidden gems from my travels in Japan, from the stunning Iya Valley in Shikoku to the horse culture of Tokachi to the snow-capped Japanese Alps and ..read more