If you're looking for a unique spot to visit in Iceland with incredible landscapes and an interesting history that hasn't been to done to death by every other tourist, allow me to introduce you to Heimaey Island, one of the Westman Islands. The Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) are an archipelago off Iceland’s south coast, comprising 15... The post 1 Day in the Westman Islands: Things to Do on Heimaey Island in Iceland appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more

Olympic National Park is one of my favorite national parks in the United States, and generally is a favorite for a lot of people. This is because the park is extremely varied, encompassing everything from temperate rainforests to mountain peaks to dramatic Pacific beaches. And while being inside the park on Washington's Olympic Peninsula can... The post Olympic National Park in Winter: Things to Do + Tips for Visiting appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more

Happy 2023, everyone! It's already halfway through March somehow, and the year is already feeling more “normal” than any year since 2019 has. (Granted, things will never truly be the way they were pre-Rona.) My year got off to a roaring start with a trip out to the Pacific Northwest – in fact, I celebrated... The post January and February 2023 Travel and Blogging Recap appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more

Road tripping around Iceland is one of the best ways to see this incredible country. The Ring Road (Þjóðvegur 1, or simply Route 1) circles all of Iceland in 821.5 miles (about 1322 kilometers), allowing you to get up close to everything from waterfalls to volcanoes to glaciers in one trip. And while Iceland isn't... The post 15 Things You Need to Know Before Taking an Iceland Road Trip appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more

I've written about Scottsdale, Arizona before; about how it's so much more than just a golf destination, and about how it actually makes for a good summer getaway. But my previous trips to Scottsdale were all girls' trips (which makes sense, since Scottsdale is becoming a popular spot for bachelorette parties!). So on my most... The post Romantic Things to Do in Scottsdale for the Perfect Couples Getaway appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more

Iceland is one of the most incredible countries to visit – in fact, I think it's such a cool country that I've been there four separate times! On my first three trips to Iceland, I mostly based myself in the capital of Reykjavik and did day trips from there. You absolutely can have a great... The post An Epic 10-Day Iceland Ring Road Itinerary for the Best Iceland Road Trip appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more

The Hoh Rainforest is arguably one of the most magical places in the United States. Picture towering spruce and hemlock trees dripping with thick beards of moss and lichen. Ferns covering the forest floor, and the occasional sound of water dripping through the canopy. Even on well-worn trails, you may come face to face with... The post Visiting the Hoh Rainforest in Winter: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more

Think of flowering cherry trees, and you might think of Japan. The delicate, fleeting white-pink blossoms (“sakura” in Japanese) represent all at once hope and renewal alongside impermanence and death. Sakura have become an enduring symbol of Japan, but can be found all around the world now – including in Washington, DC. Cherry trees were... The post How to Have the Best Cherry Blossom Trip to Washington, DC appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more

Hello from 2023! I can't believe 2022 is already over; it sure did seem to zip by pretty quickly, didn't it? If you want the full year's rundown, check out my 2022 in review post. Otherwise, here's a look back at the last two months of the year. I didn't travel much at all at... The post November and December 2022 Travel and Blogging Recap appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more

I feel like I say it every year, but every year it feels more and more true: the last year has flown by! While the COVID-19 pandemic isn't really “over,” travel restrictions eased considerably and some semblance of “normal” travel returned in 2022, especially in the second half of the year. I traveled a lot... The post Year in Review: My Top 10 Travel Highlights of 2022 appeared first on A Dangerous Business Travel Blog ..read more