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.
Riding the Rockies, Travel Insurance Claims, and where to go this fall
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Hello Reader, Next week I start my 8th Capitol Route from Santa Fe, NM to Denver, CO. I am so excited about this route - mainly because this gives me an opportunity to show off my home state. I will be slowly riding the 420 miles through the most scenic parts of Colorado including the San Luis Valley, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Leadville, Lake Dillon, up and over Loveland Pass (12,000 ft), and down through Idaho Springs into Denver on my beloved Denver bike trails. I am also equally freaked out by this route - it's going to be in altitude the entire time with lots of mountain passes. I have no idea if I have the stamina to do this...but I'm going to try. Challenging yourself to be a little uncomfortable is okay and necessary. It will make you learn, grow and keep you moving forward. I specifically chose this longer, harder route to show off Colorado mountain towns and sites - so I really hope you'll follow along on my social media stories starting next week. If you are in Colorado...feel free to join me or cheer me on in person! Just reply to this email and let me know where you'll be! Follow my stories on either one of these channels!If you haven't seen it yet - be sure to watch my latest Capitol to Capitol Docu-series Episode - The OG Logistics Queen If you are new to the Capitol to Capitol docu-series then start at the beginning! Where to Travel in the FallI love the Fall season - and it's quickly approaching. Kids are back at school and the crowds thin out a bit. Some of my favorite places to visit in the fall are in the US. Colorado Rocky Mountains (in September), Alaska (in September), Maine, and Minnesota top my list. However, other international stops like BC, Canada (Sep/Oct), Nepal (in October), Japan (in Oct/Nov), and Ireland (Oct) are also high on my list when it comes to experiencing fall colors and temps. Get ideas from some of these past articles I've written: Chasing Fall in Alaska from North to South What's NextAfter I complete biking through Colorado, I will be taking off for Asia for the month of September! I have a short time in Bangkok, a tour I'm leading in Bhutan, and then a few extra days in Japan for future tour research! Much more about that next time! Happy Travels! Travel Insurance ClaimsI frequently get asked about travel insurance, and I always recommend Allianz Travel Insurance. I have used the Allianz Annual Insurance plan for years and love it. But people often want to know what filing a claim with Allianz is like. After all of these years of travel, I finally had to file a travel insurance claim from my spring trip to Ireland. I did everything through the Allyz Travel Smart App, from calling customer service to determine a medical facility to visit to filing the claim and adding all of my receipts. The longest part of the process was having to claim it with my regular medical insurance first and waiting to get denied. Once denied, the Allianz part was smooth as butter—with the Allyz Travel Smart App—and I could enjoy the rest of my vacation! Travel NewsHow to easily find a public toilet anywhere in the world with this new phone app - Flush! New Long Distance Trails in Italy and Portugal Oktoberfest in Colorado!This Labor Day Weekend, raise your beer stein in Keystone, CO! Come to Keystone's Oktoberfest - and join me there as I bike through on my way to Denver! Kick up your heels, prost to oompah bands and German fare that will make your mouth water! The even have a 5k on Saturday morning...or more like a run for beer! You can get a special discount for Ottsworld followers for the Das Bier Burner 5K event. Use promo code 'OTTSWORLD' to get $7 off your Das Bier Burner entry when you register by 8/26/24! www.DasBierBurner.com Ottsworld ToursHere are my current lineup of tours with some availability! Expedition Cruise to South Georgia, Falklands, and Antarctica This October, I'm returning to one of my favorite places in the world - Antarctica! I'm traveling with Adventure Life on an incredible comprehensive expedition to South Georgia Island, the Falkland Islands, the Shetland Islands, and Antarctica! This will be wildlife overload. Since this is a small ship expedition cruise, you can join me on this adventure. After all - cruising with friends is always better! Plus, if you tell them you heard about it from me, you can get $750 off your cruise!
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Patagonia EBike Tour FULL Alaska Adventure and Aurora Tour FULL Coming Soon: Japan Hiking & Culture - Fall 2025 Make sure you are signed up to receive my Ottsworld Tour emails here. to be the first to know of openings. Ottsworld Blog PostsI wrote about my recent experience hiking for six days in Rocky Mountain National Park. It's full of hikes, tips, and more! Also, check out a list of the best driving vacations I've been on all around the world. It'll give you ideas for a future road trip! Gear CornerI'm packing my car up again to take off to Santa Fe and wanted to highlight a couple of great pieces of gear I'm taking with me! Gregory Alpaca Gear Box and Pods Velorosa Cycling Gear for Women Check out all of their designs and don't forget to use my Discount code! Check out my complete Cycling gear list on Amazon. Travel DiscountsIf 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. If you've been finding value in these newsletters and the info I've been sharing, please forward this along to any travel-loving friends whom you think might find them useful! Use these helpful links to book your next trip:
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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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