I've been traveling non-stop since 2006, inspiring others to get out and see the unique corners of the world. Check out my newsletters below that are full of travel tips, unique tours, gear recommendations and travel discounts. I focus on outdoor adventure travel for women and will help you get out to see the world in an active way with the best gear. I also run active adventure tours in places like Ireland, Alaska, and El Salvador. Wether you are a newbie to outdoor adventure travel or a seasoned expert - my newsletters are a great way to join my community of other women who are looking to live their best lives.
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Hello Reader, I hope you all had a great July 4th! I just finished another Capitol Ride - Salt Lake City, UT to Boise, ID! I rode 425 miles (against the wind for the last two days)! And this time I had two Logistics Queens - Diana and Jen. They took incredible care of me while I made it through the desert, the interstate, gravel roads, and super hot days! Thank God for their Super Soaker and good aim to keep me cool! I've now finished my 10th Capitol ride (about 3,500 miles in total!!) I spent 15 years traveling around the world and now I'm taking the time to really see and experience my own country. I feel that it has taught me a great deal about the United States. Mostly - it has reminded me that proximity brings understanding. So just by biking through the various states, towns, cities, and landscapes - I learn and become more tolerant. These rides help me see the multiple perspectives of our very diverse America. Travel, in all forms, is so vital to our understanding of the world. Do you agree? Check out some of the highlights of the ride on my Instagram Highlight! If you aren't familiar with my Capitol to Capitol Quest, take a few minutes to watch my YouTube Videos about its origin—it may surprise you! Capitol to Capitol Episode 1 - A Lark Upcoming Webinar and Announcement!Join me -> July 10th 6PM Mountain Time - Send me your burning travel questions and I'll answer them! Where Next - Family Travel through CanadaIf you've followed me for a while, you know that I love traveling with my parents and family. Since I'm not married and have no children - my relationship with my family is of great importance to me. I connect with them through travel. However, since the COVID pandemic, we haven't done much traveling together...until now! This month, I'll be traveling with my parents on a train journey across Canada! The three of us are starting in Halifax Nova Scotia (hello lobster!), and going all the way to Vancouver - an epic train journey. We'll be stopping in Quebec City, Toronto, Jasper, and Lake Louise. Along the way, we'll be celebrating my mom and dad's 89th birthdays! This isn't a work trip for me...it's a pleasure trip (I get very few of these!). But I still plan to put up some updates on social along the way. Please follow along on my social channels as we make our way across Canada on this epic rail trip! Hope to see you at the Webinar! Ottsworld ToursHiking Japan's MCT Trail Small Group Tour
The Ultimate Cat Lover’s Tour of Japan Small Group Tour
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Panama Surf & Yoga Camp - Women Only
Dates: January 10-17, 2026
Cost: $3195 ( $800 Deposit) - only a few spots remain!
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I won't be running a trip to Alaska in 2026, however - I do have a good friend who is running one this winter! It shares many similarities with the trips I normally run, and it's centered around the Iditarod! My friend Valerie is from Alaska and is a travel blogger and expert dark sky specialist...just the person you want to go see the aurora with! Check out her winter Alaska itinerary here and tell her Ottsworld sent you!
Travel News
Visit this 'human library' in Coppenhagen where the "readers" and "books" are people having deeply personal and intimate conversations about topics that might normally be considered off-limits or taboo in polite society.
Have you ever heard of a cat ladder? I hadn't either! Read - What a love of cat ladders says about the Swiss
The Secret Hack for Staying in a Country Longer. This visa helps you live—and talk—like a local. How to Get a Visa for Language Learning
Ottsworld Blog Posts
I just published an article all about my bike (and gastronomy) trip through Southern France with Experience Plus! Also - since I'll be traveling with my parents this month, I thought I would highlight this article that I wrote the last time I traveled with them!
Gear Corner
When it comes to packing, I have all kinds of tips for maximizing your space and organization! Once I redesigned my website this winter, I even made a special section for packing tips and gear - you can see it here.
Whether you are gearing up for a trip for yourself, or a favorite traveler in your life this travel gear is what you need to make any trip awesome! These are all products I have used for various amounts of time as I traveled around the world. Read the full article here. Or Check out my Gear Shop on my Amazon Store.
Ottsworld Travel Discounts
If you want to experience Ireland but couldn't make one of my tours this year - check out Ireland Walk Hike Bike - they do custom tours, group tours, and self-guided itineraries through the west coast of Ireland! Use code OttsWorld2023 for 5% off their offerings.
Get $100 off at Adventure Life on your next custom trip anywhere in the world. Just tell them Ottsworld sent you!
Get 5% off your Patagonia travels with my friends at Chile Nativo! They will be running my Patagonia ebiking trip and I love them! Use code Ottsworld for 5% off ANY of their regular, non-custom programs (including W hiking and puma tracking).
If you plan a trip to Japan, check out OKU Japan for its incredible multiday hikes and cultural activities in lesser-known areas. Get a 5% Discount for people using code OTTSWORLD5.
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I've been traveling non-stop since 2006, inspiring others to get out and see the unique corners of the world. Check out my newsletters below that are full of travel tips, unique tours, gear recommendations and travel discounts. I focus on outdoor adventure travel for women and will help you get out to see the world in an active way with the best gear. I also run active adventure tours in places like Ireland, Alaska, and El Salvador. Wether you are a newbie to outdoor adventure travel or a seasoned expert - my newsletters are a great way to join my community of other women who are looking to live their best lives.
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