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.
Ireland travel, where to go this summer, and come hear me speak in Denver!
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Hello Reader , Happy Saint Patrick's Day! I'm busy cooking up corned beef, cabbage, and boxty's today! How are you celebrating Saint Patrick's Day? This just makes me excited for my upcoming trip to Ireland in May! Even though my Donegal hiking tour is full, if you are looking for a great Ireland hiking tour - I have other options for you! Ireland Walk Hike Bike offers guided and self-guided hiking tours all over Ireland. As an Ottsworld reader you get 5% off any of their tours or custom tours (use code Ottsworld2023). Plus...for the month of March they are offering a free Dublin stay and transfer to the west coast! This offer is Available for a limited time when you book any 2026 Guided Tour by 31 March 2026 Where to Travel This SummerAre you in the process of making your summer travel plans? Here are some of my favorite places to travel for May, June, July, and August based on my ebook - Where to Go and When (download it here!). These are all trips I have taken personally and can recommend for off-the-beaten-path summer travel. And if you would like to chat about summer travel planning - please check out my travel planning options here. May
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Travel and Adventure Show in Denver - Free Tickets!If you live in the Denver or Front Range region of Colorado, I invite you to come to the Denver Travel and Adventure Show April 11th and 12th! The show is a great way to discover thousands of the newest vacation options and meet destination experts who are on-hand to help you personalize and book your trip. Learn the latest travel tips, trends, and advice on 3 theaters on the show floor, and get the chance to meet your favorite travel celebrities, including Pauline Frommer/Frommers.com, Peter Greenberg/CBS News Travel Editor, and Andrew McCarthy/ Travel Writer/Actor. Plus - you can meet ME! I will be speaking on Travel With Purpose: Create a Travel Quest That Will Shape Your Life April 11th at 1PM! And to encourage you to come see me and experience the show - I have free tickets to give out! Just reply to this email and let me know you want free tickets and I'll pass on the code to get them! 20 Years of Blogging!2026 celebrates my 20th year of blogging on Ottsworld.com! Throughout the year, I am sharing a few stories and travel experiences for people who haven't been with me from the beginning. In 2018, travel nearly killed me. I was taking my last niece to India as part of my Niece Project,and on the long-haul flight, I contracted blood clots in my legs unbeknownst to me. As I traveled through India, I felt 'off' and was struggling with chest pain and difficulty breathing. That's because the blood clots broke loose and lodged in my lungs as pulmonary emboli. If you want to hear the rest of the story and how I luckily survived this typical death sentence, take a listen to my interview on the podcast Taking a Breath from the National Blood Clot Alliance. I tell my story of how I survived thanks to a persistent doctor. Take a listen and learn about the risks, signs, and why women are more at risk of contracting clots.
This is why I'm such a huge advocate of wearing compression socks while traveling and why I teamed up with VIM & VIGR to create a fun design for their travel compression socks. Compression legwear will absolutely reduce your risk of contracting clots on long-haul flights, train rides, or long road trips. My 'Go Explore' socks have since sold out, but VIM & VIGR has so many cute designs to choose from all year long! Plus, you can get a discount by using my promo code - OTTSWORLD - for 15% off your order total. Happy Travels! Seen & HeardI recently did an interview on the Murphology Podcast talking about Bike Travel and how to find the right trip for you! Listen below!
Why it's important for women to lead - Leading the Way: Women at the Heart of World Expeditions’ Nepal Treks - an article I wrote for Women's history month. Travel NewsThe rise of the Craft-cation - Craft Retreats are the new burnout cure Time's World Great Places 2026 Overtourism Forces Japanese City to Cancel Cherry Blossom Festival Ottsworld ToursRide the Capitol Quest with Me 🚲 Dates: October 7-14, 2026 This fall, I’m opening up something I usually do solo — my Capitol-to-Capitol Quest. Join me cycling from Augusta, Maine, to Montpelier, Vermont, during peak leaf-peeping season, when New England explodes in golds, reds, and fiery oranges. Quiet backroads, car-free trails, charming small towns, and a front-row seat to one of the most beautiful times of year in the U.S. Every detail is handled, local guides have our backs, and you get to be part of an epic story that connects generations, places, and people.
Patagonia ebike Small Group Tour
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Ireland Hiking Tour Through Donegal
Dates: May 16 - 26, 2026 - FULL - Waiting List Only
South Africa Surf & Safari
Dates: Feb. 21 - 27, 2027 - FULL Waitlist only
Other Tours I'm working on launching for 2027:
- Vietnam March 2027 for Wandertours
- Nepal Annapurna Hiking - April 2027
- Spain's Camino Ronda and Catalonia - Sep 2027
- Japan's Michinoku Coastal Trail - Nov 2027
- Japan Cat Tour - Nov. 2027
And if you are looking for an awesome Spain tour - be sure to check out my friend's and fellow travel writers - Tom and Kristen - tours to spain this fall! If you are a curious traveler who loves to learn about history, architecture, and food - then this is a super trip to check out! Join them as they do a deep dive into Andalucia culture with Elective Study Abroad in Cordoba and Granada. Learn more here!
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I've been busy testing out travel clothing and have gathered my best tips and favorite brands in the article below! Plus - have you ever considered doing citizen science while you travel? Learn how!
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 - not good with other offers.
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.
Hello Reader , Happy March!! This month, I wanted to kick off Women's History Month by highlighting women's travel and resources! Last fall, I led an all-women’s trek in Nepal with World Expeditions—and it reminded me just how powerful it is when women step outside their routines and into the unknown together. I watched women arrive, unsure of themselves, and leave standing at mountain viewpoints with a new sense of confidence and possibility. These trips aren’t just about where you...
Hello Reader , We are one month into 2026 and I'm finally getting around to putting together a little list of where to go in 2026. I was inspired by the New York Times list of 52 places that came out recently. If you haven't seen their list - I do recommend checking it out, they always do a great job. I did notice that one of my favorite and unknown places made their list this year (it's been in my Ebook, Where to Go and When, for years!). Check out #9 - Saba Island in the Caribbean! I...
Hello Reader , What if “someday” didn’t live in that fuzzy future where dreams go to nap… what if someday was 2026? We all have those trips (or goals) we say we’ll do “when things slow down,” “when I have more time,” or “one of these days.” Trust me, I’ve used those excuses too. But here’s what I’ve learned after almost two decades of chasing adventures around the world: Life doesn’t magically make space for adventure — we have to decide it’s worth prioritizing. So what if this was the year...