Hello Reader,

Happy 2025! Ready to make this the year you finally check Japan, Nepal, or the South of France off your bucket list? I have some epic small-group adventures lined up to get you exploring new cultures and straying far from the tourist trail. First up: my brand-new Japan hiking tour! This trip has been in the works for a while, and it’s finally polished, prepped, and ready to blow your mind.

NEW Japan Tour!

Hiking Japan's MCT Trail Small Group Tour ​
Dates: October 25 - November 1, 2025
Cost: $4200 ( $840 Deposit)

Join me on a coastal adventure in Japan in 2025! This tour is full of adventure (hiking, biking, and kayaking), Japanese culture, and food! We will travel through Tohoku, a relatively unknown region in Japan, on the Michinoku Coastal Trail. Going the opposite way of the tourist crowds allows us to connect with the people of Tohoku on a deeper level. All while enjoying the comradery of like-minded, active people!

On March 11, 2011, the Tohoku Pacific Coast area was devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake. After more than 10 years of disaster recovery within the area, you can see the beautiful scenery that has not changed from before the earthquake and witness the lives of local people who have risen up against these adversities as you walk along the Michinoku Coastal trail. The trail was created to help the region heal – emotionally and economically. You’ll be welcomed with open arms as you move along the trail.

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Japan Tour Highlights

• Explore Japan’s newest 1000+km hiking trail along the coast of northeastern Tohoku; hiking, biking and kayaking.
• Enjoy the freshest local seafood and seasonal Japanese cuisine every day!
• Mingle with locals who have risen from the disaster and continue to strive towards the revitalization of their hometown.
• Stay in small, intimate ryokans, exposing you to many new Japanese traditions. Also enjoy one night of glamping along the coast.
• Soak in onsens (hot springs) and learn about this important piece of Japanese culture.
• Immerse yourself for a week in a different world through a variety of activities that allow you to become familiar with the nature and culture of the area.

How to Book This Trip

1. Send me an email at info@Ottsworld.com letting me know about your interest. We will set up a call to discuss any questions you have. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis – there are only 12 spots available on this tour.
2. I will then provide you a link where you can put down your deposit and reserve your space with Michinori Travel Tohoku – the local company I’m working with to deliver the tour.
3. A minimum of 7 people are required for the tour to run. Max of 12 people in the group.

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Want to learn more about why I love Japan, it's culture, and what keeps me going back for more - listen to my podcast interview where we talk about Japan travel and the Michinoku Coastal Trail!

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JUMP 171: Off the Beaten Pat... Nov 6 · JUMP with Traveling Jack... 62:39   ​

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Other Ottsworld Trips with Availability

Nepal Women's Hiking Adventure ​
Dates: September 16 - 29, 2025
Cost: $2790 ( $400 Deposit)

Sorry guys - this is just for the ladies!

Hike among these peaks in the Everest region with me and a group of other hike-loving women September 16 - 29 of 2025. 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.

The itinerary includes exploring the vibrant Namche Bazaar and the iconic Thyangboche monastery, the spiritual heart of the Khumbu region. We'll even participate in a special black-tie dinner at the Monastery, creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you're searching for the perfect introduction to this magnificent part of the Himalayas with me and fellow female adventurers, look no further!

If you are even mildly interested in this trip, be sure to watch the video below, as it will show you what to expect when traveling in this region with World Expeditions and me!

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NEW: Join me Bicycling the South of France - Provence to the Pyrenees ​
Dates: May 10-20, 2025
Ottsworld readers get a $200 discount

Cycle through an unknown charming area of France with me this spring! This is not one of my tours, this is a tour that I'm going on with ExperiencePlus! and I'm simply inviting people to join me on this cool off-the-beaten-track cycling trip!

I'll be taking this trip - Bicycling Provence to the Pyrenees Plus!. This has been voted one of the top trips with ExperiencePlus! They still have a few spaces open, and I thought I'd invite my readers to join me!

I'm excited about this trip for so many reasons.

• It's in a beautiful region of France that most Americans don't travel to. We'll pedal through limestone gorges, seaside towns, castle-strewn foothills, and sprawling vineyards!
• Spring is the perfect time to visit Europe - fewer crowds.
• I've ALWAYS wanted to travel with ExperiencePlus! as they are experts in European cycling, and the family business has been around for over 50 years. AAANNNDDD...it is a women-owned company – by 2 sisters who are friends of mine. I have heard so many good things about their tour offerings and can't wait to experience it for myself!
• French wine and food...need I say more?
• They have ebikes available - so it works for riders of any level!

If you are interested in joining me on this small group tour with ExperiencePlus! then email me at Info@Ottsworld.com (or reply to this email) and we can chat further about it, I can answer any questions, and I will let you know how you can get your $200 discount!

Upcoming

I will be releasing my 2025 Japan Cat 🐈 Themed Tour shortly as well as announcing where the next Women's Surf and Yoga Trip will be for January 2026! So stay tuned!

Let me know if you have any questions about any of these trips!

Happy Travels,

Sherry