About Me

Author sits in a 1940s Jeep touring Utah Beach in Normandy, FranceWelcome! I’m Sharon Odegaard, founder of Exploring Our World. Are you ready to indulge your travel dreams? Come along with me and learn about where you may want to go next. You can read about my travels to historical places (well, that’s pretty much anywhere!). Look at the images that show the wonder of each destination. Then start planning!

My insatiable passions for both travel and history complement each other so well. I earned a Master of Arts in U.S. History. As I studied, my deep-seated fascination with the past blossomed. I can happily research layers of history for hours. And learning about a particular destination is so fun!

Let me show you how to get beyond just sightseeing. Add depth to your travels. Your experiences will be richer as you uncover the stories and legacies of each place you visit.

Join me in the grand adventures that await as you explore this fascinating world.

Published Writing and Photos

I enjoy writing about travel in a variety of places. Here is a sampling of my travel writing.

Articles for TravelAwaits Online Magazine

What I Learned From Visiting The D-Day Beaches
9 Things to Know Before Visiting Omaha Beach, Normandy
8 Fascinating Places to Visit in Paris for the WWII History Buff
9 Reasons To Take A Bike Tour Of Versailles
How To Spend A Day In Bayeux, France
How To Spend A Day In Strasbourg, France
How To Spend A Day In Giverny, France
7 WWII Sites to Visit in Bastogne, Belgium
9 Must-Visit WWI Sites in Flanders
5 Reasons To Visit Bletchley Park, Home Of The Codebreakers
Exploring The Casemates Du Bock Of Luxembourg City
How To Spend A Day In Nuremberg, Germany
9 Intriguing Cold War Sites to Visit in Berlin
9 Must-Visit WWII Sites in Berlin
How to Spend a Perfect Day in Yorktown, Virginia
10 Things To Know When Planning A Visit To Alcatraz

Guest Posts

For Earth’s Attractions
Visiting Schönbrunn Palace
For the World War 2 Research and Writing Center
Honoring the WWII Paratroopers of Prague
For Caliglobetrotter
Ambras Castle – The World’s Oldest Museum