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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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Cable car tram and Alcatraz prison island on a background in San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco9 Things To Know Before Your First Trip To San Francisco
Internal view of the Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Washington, D.C.11 Tips For Visiting The Holocaust Memorial Museum In Washington D.C.
Rooftops in Nuremberg, Germany.
Germany9 Things To Know Before Your First Trip To Nuremberg, Germany
The Washington Monument in D.C's National Mall.
Washington, D.C.9 Tips For Experiencing The National Mall In Washington D.C.
Chain Bridge, Budapest.
Budapest9 Things To Know Before Your First Trip To Budapest, Hungary
Anne Frank House Neighborhood In Amsterdam
Amsterdam9 Things To Know Before Your First Trip To Amsterdam
The Spree in Berlin, Germany.
Berlin9 Things To Know Before Your First Trip To Berlin
Big Ben in London.
London9 Things To Know Before Your First Trip To London
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.
European Rail9 Essential Tips For Train Travel In Europe