Hiking on Lanai is a bit different from the other Hawaiian islands that are filled with lush rainforests and palm tree strewn beaches. There are some forested areas – but much of the island is barren and treeless. It has

I visited my parents in South Dakota this holiday and was reminded of how harsh the Great Planes can be in the winter. As the whole US seems to be in a deep freeze right now it’s only natural to

While anyone can appreciate Southern California’s year-round warmth, it’s hard to compete with the natural surroundings of Northern California. The northern region is a sight to behold, full of rocky seashores, rolling meadows and everything in between. It’s time to

In the famous book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie states that “the sweetest and most important sound in any language” is a person’s own name. While that might be true, I’d venture to state that the

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Lake Tahoe is famous for its crystal blue water, epic hiking, and gorgeous mountains. Visitors come to the lake and at all times of the year, as there are tons to do in the summer and winter! Even if you’re

In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from Shelley and Lars. I ‘met’ Shelley when she sent me a message on social media and mentioned that they were stuck in South

As a somewhat new resident of Reno, I love exploring all of Nevada’s off-beaten paths and hidden gems across the state. Unfortunately, within Nevada’s wide-open spaces there’s a general false perception that there is nothing to do here other than

Irresistible Austria’s Food: Try before you die   Hey, Austria is a paradise of natural beauty. Of course, the beautiful Austrian landscape attracts all nature lovers and thrill-seekers from around the world. It’s one of those beautiful countries where you’ll

Croatian Sahara Zoo One of the main attractions in Djurdjevac Croatia is the Croatian Sahara petting zoo. This zoo (zoološki vrt) came to the spotlight when the mayor of the town decided to buy 4 camels in 2016. The mayor