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Our mission is to serve the 50+ traveler. We want to inspire you to explore new destinations, discover new experiences, and savor the journey.

Sharon Odegaard

Expert Contributor

As the owner of the travel blog, Exploring Our World, Sharon enjoys taking her readers on a journey with her. Articles often delve into the history of a place, and by adding in a generous number of photos, she inspires others to explore for themselves. In her early travels, she was most frustrated by coming back home and learning that she had missed a fascinating sight or a hidden gem. Now she helps travelers prepare for a trip by passing along travel tips, pointing out lesser known things to see, and alerting them to enjoyable day trips from major cities.

Her travel articles have been published by Stripes Europe Newsletter and the World War 2 Writing and Research Center. Whether she's discovering more about her hometown of San Diego, California or flying to faraway places, she enjoys sharing with travel lovers around the world.

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Old Bridge in Heidelberg, Germany.
EuropeThe Fascinating Stories Behind These 5 Iconic Bridges In Europe
A view from Crystal Lakes Trail.
California7 Best Hiking Trails In Mammoth Lakes, California
Gardens in Adams National Historic Park.
MassachusettsHow To Visit Three Presidential Homes In One Historical Park
Train near Schwabisch Hall, Germany.
Europe9 Essential Tips For Train Travel In Europe
The San Diego skyline at night.
San Diego9 Fantastic Restaurants To Try In San Diego
The Mackinac Bridge at night time.
History and Culture7 Amazing Historic Bridges To Visit In The U.S.
The main road to Plimoth Plantation.
MassachusettsHow To Spend A Fantastic Day In Plymouth, Massachusetts
Boston Freedom Trail Marker.
Boston11 Tips For Experiencing Boston’s Freedom Trail
Author and her dog, Crystal Lake in Mammoth.
California5 Beautiful Pet-Friendly Hikes In California
St. Paul's Cathedral in London illuminated at night.
LondonEverything You Need To Know Before Visiting London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral
The majestic Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle in France.
FranceHow To Spend A Perfect Day At Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle In France
The Normandy American Cemetery in France.
France9 Things To Know Before Visiting Omaha Beach, Normandy