The state of Queretaro contains natural wonders, magic towns, and four World Heritage sites. Its high elevation location on the Central Mexican Plateau makes the weather warm and pleasant year-round. The city of Queretaro, officially called Santiago de Queretaro, is the capital and largest urban area in the state. It was a crucial city in […] More
Today I want to share my guide to a country walk in Surrey, England with you. Just south of the UK capital, this country ramble is an easy day trip from London and a great excuse to get out and discover the English countryside. The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers parts of […] More
Learn everything you need to know about planning a trip in 2021 and use this feature on the Kingsmill Resort as inspiration! You can listen to the podcast here on this page or on any of these services: iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher. Deals and Tips As people become more comfortable leaving their homes and […] More
Support VBJ’s writing on this blog: ASTORIA, NYC- I’ve been away for a while. Traveling around the US and a couple of jaunts in Mexico, working on documentary films, editing work, and even some ghost writing for a PR firm, passing the time and making some money for when the gates of the world re-open […] More
It is never easy to tell where kids will be when it rains—probably playing and stomping on puddles outside. A rain jacket will save you a lot of stress about them getting sick from drenched clothes. Besides keeping them warm and dry, the best kids’ rain jackets come in many stylish designs they will be […] More
Need gift ideas for moms that like to travel? We have put together a list of the best travel gifts for mom (for every budget) that she will use whether she is traveling right now or dreaming about travel at home. These are great gifts for moms who travel whether for Mother’s Day, the holiday […] More
Have an upcoming trip and nervous about either an unfamiliar border crossing or some aspect of dealing with aggressive locals? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there and this post can help prepare you for dealing with anyone from pushy local touts to overly aggressive taxi drivers. As any seasoned traveler can tell you, airports, train […] More
Oops, I did it again — I inappropriately shoe-horned Britney Spears lyrics into a blog post about an upcoming retreat! But also, I released another 2021 retreat after claiming that Wander Women Hudson Valley would be our last release for the year. Recently, we made the difficult decisions to postpone all three Isreal retreats we […] More
By Susan Doktor Many gypsy nesters relate a common experience: the toughest part of being a gypsy nester is actually making the decision to become one. And that’s not surprising. No matter how much we may love to travel, most of us have always had someplace to come home to. Often, our very identities are […] More
Like many people, our hiking adventures have never been as frequent or as vital as they have been during the COVID-19 era. With international travel basically impossible (and morally questionable) for the last year, getting away from our computers and getting back to nature has been essential to maintaining our mental and physical health. Thankfully, […] More
If the good Lord didn’t create bathing suits for Adam and Eve in the nudist resort known as the Garden of Eden, then why should you go your whole life without feeling the ocean on your bare bottom and sand in every crevice? Before taking it all off, though, there are some things a nude […] More
Anuradha Goyal: Today, I am going to take you to the small Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan and can’t get a better person to speak about it than our current Ambassador to Bhutan, Ruchira Kamboj Ji. I have been connected to Ruchira Ji for a few years now when she was posted at UNESCO in Paris […] More
You don’t need to break your bank for a foreign trip when there are such amazing places in India. We understand that a Honeymoon is always memorable where one can spend quality time with each other. Thus it is very important to choose the honeymoon destination in India wisely to make your trip even more […] More
Written by Sasha Savinov Sasha is a regular contributor to Goats On The Road where he shares his advice as a full-time traveler and digital nomad. In particular, Sasha is an expert in travelling the United States, Mexico and Thailand. He’s also an online English teacher and a video producer. In fact, he studied video […] More
As tortured and as controversial as Covid-19 safety measures have been across some parts of the United States, the rules for Hawaii have been even more intense—by necessity. From the very start of the pandemic, the stakes for Hawaii were higher than for other parts of the U.S. With no ability to transport patients easily […] More
In this post I’m doing a review of the latest travel focused tripod from Vanguard, the Vanguard VEO 3T+ 264CB carbon fibre travel tripod. I actually did a review of another tripod in the VEO 3+ range not too long ago, that was of the Vanguard VEO 3+ 263AB. You’ll notice that the product name […] More
Today I want to share my guide to the best west London areas with you. This part of the UK capital is full of beautiful neighborhoods, and they’re worth discovering. From elegant Kensington to colorful Notting Hill, there’s an area to fit your style. I’ve included an interactive west London map of them all, too. […] More
Hiking has never been more popular (or essential) than it has become in the COVID-19 era. With the pandemic making international travel nearly impossible (and largely inadvisable) for the past year, our usage of local, state, and US National Parks has been at an all-time high. It’s been a great time to embrace the natural […] More
Risking shameless self-promotion, we bring you this story of how the cover to our book GOING GYPSY came to be. We’ll talk about that in a minute, but first I want to tell you the story about the cover. A few days after we heard from Skyhorse Publishing that they wanted to publish our book, […] More
Krabi, one of Thailand’s most relaxing, adventurous, and scenic places is a budget backpacker’s paradise! Having the perfect blend of vibrant nightlife and island tranquility, it’s no wonder that thousands of backpackers flock to these shores each month. And with nearly 200 islands running down Krabi’s coastline, there is endless natural beauty to savor. If […] More
You are here: Home » Experiential Travel Guides » Travel to Bhutan: An Experiential Guide to Explore this Remote Kingdom Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Bhutan or wondered what it’s like to visit this remote kingdom tucked away in the Himalayan mountains? From Buddhist temples and fortress visits, to Bhutanese cuisine to trekking […] More
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer Sherry Spitsnaugle. I asked her to interview JC Lightcap about his expertise in Travel Safety. I met JC at a Travel Massive event and immediately fell in love with his website and bootcamps on travel safety and […] More
When you make your China travel plans you must ensure that you have everything that you need. It can be very difficult to remember what you need though if you are busy. That is why you should have a travel to China checklist that you can refer to and check against. But what should you […] More
Bithoor is not too far from Kanpur, both the cities are on the banks of Ganga. We have all heard of Kanpur for various reasons – be it its higher education institutes, its railway station, or its industry. This place is no less important from an Indic perspective. Locals say that Bithoor comes from Beeron […] More
Following is a guide on how to earn Hyatt points. Obviously you can earn Hyatt points for staying at Hyatt hotels, but here are some other ways to get Hyatt points that you might not be aware of. How to Earn Hyatt Points Transfer from Chase Ultimate Rewards Points The fastest way to get Hyatt points […] More
In the year back, I went for 10 days trip to Kerala. I visited various charming places of this natural state such as Trivandrum, Alleppey, Munnar, and Thekkady. Today I was thinking why not share my experience in the form of a blog post and here I am. I am feeling very excited to share […] More
Atlanta is one of those cities that can be hard to define. As a symbol of the so-called New South, it’s been an economic hub for decades with people from around the world moving to the city, sharing their own unique backgrounds in the process. It’s also a city though that keeps its long and […] More
The deadline for every state in the U.S. to make all adult residents eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine is April 19, according to the White House—and every state is expected to meet that benchmark. Per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fully vaccinated people (those who have waited two weeks since […] More
Dive into a pool of sprinkles, soar to new heights at Clarke Quay or zip down a four-storey slide! The lack of travel has got us digging for new things to do in Singapore on the weekends. Luckily, there are a couple of new attractions — some already opened — for us to look forward […] More