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Jen Ottolino

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I specialize in storytelling that connects people, places, and purpose. In my writing, I strive to capture the spirit of destinations, find the human story in complex issues, and help organizations articulate why their work matters.

For more than a decade, I've helped publications, companies, and organizations communicate through vivid, research-driven writing. My work spans travel journalism, international affairs, global and public health, and strategic communications. Whether I'm profiling a…

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Graciosa - Nine Islands Azores

Graciosa - Nine Islands Azores

This page introduces Graciosa, an island and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where peaceful villages, rolling farm…

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5 Italian Restaurant Rules American Tourists Break Within The First 10 Minutes - Explore

5 Italian Restaurant Rules American Tourists Break Within The First 10 Minutes - Explore

I wrote this article based on my own experiences living and traveling in Italy. When dining in Italy, one of …

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Azores Transportation Guide: How to Travel to and Around the 9 Islands - Nine Islands Azores

Azores Transportation Guide: How to Travel to and Around the 9 Islands - Nine Islands Azores

Traveling among the nine widely dispersed Azores islands requires careful planning and flexibility. This comp…

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Comparing the 9 Azores Islands - Nine Islands Azores

Comparing the 9 Azores Islands - Nine Islands Azores

Although the nine Azores islands share a volcanic and cultural heritage, each has a distinctive landscape, at…

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Best Time to Visit the Azores - Nine Islands Azores

Best Time to Visit the Azores - Nine Islands Azores

There is no single best time to visit the Azores; it depends on each traveler's purpose, preferences, and moo…

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The Best Way To Choose A Grand Canyon River Rafting Trip For Your Time, Budget, And Appetite For ...

The Best Way To Choose A Grand Canyon River Rafting Trip For Your Time, Budget, And Appetite For ...

The Grand Canyon is more than just a gaping chasm. It's a prime spot for river adventures, which can last fr…

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Not Indiana Dunes, Not Isle Royale: This Midwestern National Park Has The Most Visitors

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By Jen Ottolino
| Explore.com
Not Indiana Dunes, Not Isle Royale: This Midwestern National Park Has The Most Visitors Wildnerdpix/Shutterstock The Midwest is home to some beautiful national parks. A few of these are adventure-filled havens on the Great Lakes, like Michigan's Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior and Indiana Dunes National Park on Lake Michigan's southern coast. Surprisingly, though, these Great Lakes gems are not the most visited Midwestern national parks — by a long shot.
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Grand Teton National Park's Premier Hiking Trail Boasts Sweeping Mountain Views

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By Jen Ottolino
| Explore.com
Grand Teton National Park's Premier Hiking Trail Boasts Sweeping Mountain Views Kelly vanDellen/Shutterstock The 39-mile-long Teton Crest Trail is a magnificent high-altitude trekking route in Grand Teton National Park, offering panoramic views of jagged mountain peaks, high alpine meadows, and crystal-clear alpine lakes in Wyoming's Teton Range. Michael Lanza, a former field editor for Backpacker Magazine, ranked it "among the 10 best backpacking trips in America" in his blog, The Big Outside.
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This Midwestern National Park Is One Of The Best Places In The Contiguous US To See The Northern Lights

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By Jen Ottolino
| Explore.com
This Midwestern National Park Is One Of The Best Places In The Contiguous US To See The Northern Lights BlueBarronPhoto/Shutterstock Witnessing colorful northern lights swirling through the night sky is one of the most awesome experiences one can have in nature. One of the top places to see the northern lights in the United States is Alaska, but you don't have to fly all the way to the Last Frontier state to experience them.
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