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Impossible Icelandic Words

May 072012

“It’s not really that hard; it just rolls of the tongue,” I was told. “Eyjafjallajökull.” … Uh, what tongue are we talking about here?!? Because it surely isn’t mine. A word with THAT many consonants cannot possibly just “roll off” a person’s tongue. Can it? Well, in Iceland, apparently it can. Here, syllables squish and meld together in odd ways. Nothing is pronounced like you think it should be. There aren’t enough vowels. Oh, and did I mention the weird letters like ”Þ” and “ð”? I’ve …Read more…

The Best Scuba Diving Spots in Greece

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May 062012

Today’s sponsored post is about a country I’m dying to visit (Greece) and an activity I’d really like to try (scuba diving). This post makes me want to book some lessons ASAP! Getting scuba-suited up, strapping on your canisters, and diving down to the briny deep is one of the most rewarding activities you can do while on holiday. It’s good exercise, it’s adventurous, and you’ll be rewarded with beautiful sights, from colorful corals to rare breeds of fish and other marine animals — even …Read more…

Photo Essay: Castlepoint, NZ

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May 042012

I’ve written about my wild, windy day at Castlepoint before, but there are plenty more photos from that New Zealand outing that have been sitting on my computer for nearly 4 years, just itching to be shared. So, since I’ve been lazy this week and my brain is now mush after grad school finals, today I bring to you pretty pictures from Castlepoint. This coastal location can be found about 2 hours northeast of Wellington, and makes a fantastic weekend trip either as an alternative to …Read more…

Thursday Traveler(s): Adam Costa and Darcie Connell

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May 032012

Thursday Traveler(s): Adam Costa and Darcie Connell

Every Thursday, A Dangerous Business will be shining the spotlight on a world nomad, travel blogger, armchair adventurer, or just someone really cool in the travel world. This week, the travelers are Adam and Darcie of Trekity.com. Adam and Darcie got married in 2008, hit the road, and never looked back. They currently run Trekity.com, which helps you find, plan and share your next adventure, and also run Travel Blogger Academy and the wildly irreverent Dueling Destinations series. They currently live… um… somewhere. 1. How do you define the word …Read more…

Relaxing at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

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Apr 302012

It was like being in some sort of late-night-food-induced dream. You know, the kind where you’re walking on the ceiling and people are climbing out of suitcases? I was in the middle of a swirling world of fog and mist, the lapping of waves the only major sound to be heard. Out of the steam, two women with their faces covered in white goo materialized, jabbering in a foreign language as they glided past, their hair arranged in odd piles atop their heads. From the …Read more…

Postcards from New Zealand

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Apr 272012

It’s been nearly a year since my last trip to the Land of the Long White Cloud. And yet there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t sit and wistfully think about New Zealand. It’s definitely the destination that has stolen my heart, and if it was easier to find cheap flights to Aotearoa, I would be back there tomorrow. But, since that’s not possible, I decided to go back in a different way — through photos. Enjoy some of my favorite New …Read more…

Thursday Traveler: Alison of See My Travels

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Apr 262012

Thursday Traveler: Alison of See My Travels

Every Thursday, A Dangerous Business will be shining the spotlight on a world nomad, travel blogger, armchair adventurer, or just someone really cool in the travel world. This week, the traveler is Alison of See My Travels. Alison is about to embark on a six-month solo trip around Canada and will be documenting her journey on her blog. 1. How do you define the word “traveler,” and why would you consider yourself one? In England, the word traveler is often associated with gypsies in caravans! So …Read more…

Celebrating America’s National Parks

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Apr 252012

This week (April 21-29) is National Park Week in the United States — a week dedicated to celebrating and enjoying the beautiful natural areas and historical landmarks that make America so unique. It’s all made possible by FREE entry all week to any of the 397 national parks in the country. If you’re able to take advantage of National Park Week, DO IT! Because, damn, we have some amazing parks in the U.S. I, sadly, will be spending the week writing papers and studying for grad …Read more…