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Hello Reader,

Happy September! I just wrapped up one of my hardest Capitol Routes - Santa Fe, NM, to Denver, CO! One of my favorite things about making big journeys where I'm trying to get from point A to point B is that you get stronger every day. It's a great feeling! It doesn't matter if you are hiking the Camino de Santiago, competing in India's Rickshaw Run, or biking from Capitol to Capitol - you will get stronger physically and mentally every day of the journey.

That's precisely how I completed 25,000 ft. of climbing over four mountain passes on this route. By the end - I knew my legs could handle it, even though they were pretty tired!

I finished to a crowd of friends and had one of the best post biking celebrations ever! The entire trip made me to thankful that I live in Colorado and have the mountains at my disposal. I love the Colorado mountain towns and made a point to try to show them off during this route!

You can see the highlights from my ride and colorful Colorado here!​

If you are new to the Capitol to Capitol quest, check out my docu-series that starts at the beginning!

What's Next

Tomorrow, I leave for Asia for three weeks! I'm so excited about this trip because it includes a new country that has been on my bucket list forever—Bhutan. It also includes an old favorite that I have not been to in 15 years—Bangkok. And it includes one of my favorite Asian countries—Japan.

I have a very short time in Bangkok, but I plan to eat as much green papaya salad and get as many massages as possible! Then I'm off to Bhutan to discover this country through the lens of happiness! Finally, I'm stopping in Japan for a few days on my way home to do some final research on the 2 new tours I plan to launch there next fall.

I hope you'll follow along on my social channels where I'll provide live updates on my Asia travels.

Follow my stories on either one of these channels!

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Happy Travels!

How to Save Money on Your Next Trip

I've been using an Allianz Annual Travel Insurance plan for the last five years—and I absolutely love it! If you have more than three trips planned this year, you should consider getting an annual plan. And I'm not talking about big international trips. A trip can be a short flight to Grandma's—you are covered as long as it's 100 miles from your home.

​Read my article about annual travel insurance to learn more.​

Here are some of my top benefits to Annual Plans:

• You'll save money if you are a frequent traveler. I've done the math—it's cheaper to get the annual plan if I have three trips a year!
• You don't have to remember to purchase travel insurance for each trip! You simply renew annually!
• Short trips are covered, too! Anything 100 miles from your home will have coverage for cancellation, delayed luggage, business equipment, trip interruption, and rental car protection! (Depending on the plan you choose)
• Whole-family protection: AllTrips Premier can cover your entire household (for one price).
• You keep the same insurance number and customer service all year, which makes your life easier.

​Check out the Allianz annual plans here.​

I renew mine this month and then I don't have to think about it again until next year!

Ottsworld Tours

New Women's Hiking Tour to Nepal Just Launched!
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Is hiking in the Himalayas on your bucket list? It was on mine - and back in 2009 my dad and I hiked the entire Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. The Himalayas in Nepal are more than majestic—they are awe-inspiring. Hiking among these monster peaks was one of the highlights of my travels.

Now, you can hike with me in the Everest region along with a bunch of other hike-loving women.

Dates: September 16 - 29, 2025
Cost: $2790 ( $400 Deposit)
Max People: Women Only

I am working with World Expeditions (a company I've hiked with in the past) to lead this women-only trek through the Everest Region in Nepal with their local female guides.

This trip offers a perfect mix of outdoor exploration and cultural immersion. You'll enjoy the company of like-minded female trekkers as we journey through the world's highest and most breathtaking landscapes. It promises awe-inspiring 360-degree mountain views and the chance to interact with the people of the Khumbu Valley.
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Nepal Tour Highlights

• Meet local women and learn about their mountain culture, adding a unique and enriching aspect to your adventure.
• Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of World Expeditions' pioneering trips with a special black-tie banquet dinner in Thyangboche
• Experience the spiritual heart of the Khumbu region at Thyangboche monastery
• Explore the Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital of Nepal
• Visit Sir Edmund Hillary's “Schoolhouse In the Clouds” and the famed Khunde hospital
• ​Stay in exclusive eco-comfort camps which are better for the environment and provide a more authentic trekking experience
• Travel with me and get photography tips to capture these fantastic landscapes!

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Other tours with some availability!

Women's Surf & Yoga Retreat in PANAMA
Dates: Jan 12 - 19, 2025
Cost: $3170 only TWO spots remain - Women Only!

​Patagonia EBike Tour FULL (Wait List Only)
Dates: March 15 – 21, 2025
​Cost: $5500 per person (double occupancy required, no solo stays available)
​Wait List Only

​Alaska Adventure and Aurora Tour FULL​
Dates: February 15-22 2025
Cost: Double Room per person = $4724 (Wait List only)

Coming Soon:

Japan Hiking & Culture - Fall 2025
Japan Cat Themed Tour - Fall 2025

Make sure you are signed up to receive my Ottsworld Tour emails here. to be the first to know of openings.

Travel News

Planning a leaf peeping trip? This will help - visualizing US fall foliage predictions.​

Do you struggle with jet lag? there's an app for that! The timeshifter app helps you combat jet lag by giving you a personalized plan to adjust to your new time zone, including prompts on when you should sleep and wake, when to drink coffee, when to go out in the sunlight, and more. You can read about how people are using it here. ​

Ottsworld Blog Posts

I picked out one of my favorite blog posts about Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail. It would make an incredible fall drive this October! In addition, here are a few ideas of where to go in November from my free ebook!

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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• Get my Free ebook Where to Go & When​
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