There's More to Ottawa in Winter Than Just Frigid Weather

When people begin planning winter vacations that don’t involve skiing, Canada probably isn’t likely to be at the top of their lists. Unless they want to hit the mountains for some fresh powder, most people gravitate toward warm destinations during the chilly, grey winter months. I know I usually do. But this year I decided to try something a little different. Instead of using my winter vacation to head south for the tropics, I went north — to Ottawa. I’ll admit that Canada’s capital city …Read more…

 
Thursday Traveler: Christine of Christine in Spain

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 Christine of Christine in Spain. Christine is a native Seattleite who moved to southern Spain after college graduation to travel, learn Spanish and live an unconventional life. She blogs about the successes and struggles of expat life, travel (with a focus on Spain), food, and culture. 1. How do you define the word “traveler,” and why would …Read more…

 
Photo Essay: Queenstown to Christchurch

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: New Zealand’s South Island is stunning. STUNNING. From beaches to glaciers to rainforests to snowy mountains, this island really does have it all. There are many great drives you can do on the South Island, from the drive between Queenstown and Milford Sound, to the Southern Scenic Route from Dunedin to Invercargill. But another of my favorites (scenery-wise) is the drive up the middle of the island — from Queenstown to Christchurch. I’ve done this 8-hour …Read more…

 
3 Things You Must Eat in Ottawa

Canada’s capital may not be known for its dining scene, but that doesn’t mean that a food-lover can’t enjoy spending time in Ottawa. During my brief stay in Ottawa, I ate a lot of food — and a lot of food that’s iconic to this Canadian city. “Iconic” doesn’t necessarily mean fancy or expensive, however. In fact, the 3 things I’m going to call “must-eats” in Ottawa are more snacks than anything. But I’m no food snob. These are the sorts of random things I seek …Read more…

 
Thursday Traveler: Will Peach of Gap Daemon and My Spanish Adventure

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 Will Peach. Will is one of the site editors over at Gap Daemon, the gap year travel website for backpackers and young travelers. You can also catch him writing about what to see in Spain over on My Spanish Adventure as well as read about the sexier side of travel over on his site …Read more…

 
Long-Haul Flights - The Longest of the Long

There are plenty of travelers out there who harbor very little love for long-haul flights. In fact, I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a person who actually *likes* long-haul flights. They’re just not something the average person enjoys. I mean, a long-haul flight essentially means being confined to a couple of square feet for hours upon end, being fed dubious in-flight “meals,” and being forced to breathe the same dry, recycled air as dozens (or hundreds) of other people. Sound appealing? … I thought …Read more…

 
My Night in Prison

I woke with a start, not entirely sure what had jolted me into consciousness in the middle of the night. Was it a muffled footstep in the deserted hallway? A disembodied whisper next to my ear? A slight movement in the shadows in the corner of my cell? I shuddered and huddled deeper under the covers, not really wanting to take a closer look. I had fallen asleep reading in my bunk bed, the light on the wall still burning bright. I switched it off, plunging …Read more…

 
My 2012 Travel Wishlist

According to the doomsday-sayers, the world is going to end before the year is over. If 2012 is supposed to be the year the world ends, then you had better believe I’m going to make the most of it and go out with a bang. And, for me, “making the most of it” means traveling as often and as far as I possibly can. My 2012 Travel Wishlist Though my travel plans are far from complete at this point, there are a lot of places …Read more…

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