35 Dreamy Photos from Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Blue Pearl
You may think that you've never heard of Chefchaouen, a small town nestled into northern Morocco's Rif Mountains. But chances are you HAVE seen...
What to Wear in Egypt as a Woman (+ Helpful Egypt Packing Tips!)
When I was preparing for my tour in Egypt, I had so many questions about what to pack for Egypt as a woman. This...
8 of the Best Ancient Sites to See in Egypt
Even though Egypt has some exciting large cities and an interesting contemporary culture, I won't lie: the main reason I wanted to visit was...
The 10-Day Adventure Project
Here at A Dangerous Business, I write about adventures and destinations all around the world in the hopes that I can inspire you to...
11 Tips to Help Make Your First Solo Trip Great
Traveling is an experience that's often fun to share with a partner, a group of friends, or your entire family. But, for Americans especially, planning...
Overlanding in Southern Africa: Everything You Need to Know
When I first told people I knew that I was going to go camping for 19 days in Southern Africa, many of them pulled one...
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going on a Digital Detox
If you've followed along on my adventures for any length of time, then you can probably guess that I'm the type of person who's...
Riding the Bamboo Train in Battambang
Just outside the Cambodian city of Battambang lies a set of railroad tracks. These tracks have long since seen real train carriages running on...
Temples Galore at Angkor
When you think of visiting Cambodia as a tourist, what's the first image that comes to mind? I'll bet that, for most of you,...
Amanda vs. Food: Spiders in Cambodia
When it comes to learning about a new culture, I'm a big believer that food is a major part of the learning process. How, when,...
Being Confronted by Cambodia’s Painful Past
Throughout the course of history, people have done horrible things to other people. We have invaded, pillaged, destroyed, and claimed other lands. We have...
Celebrating Tet in Vietnam
When I first began planning my time in Vietnam, I did it without knowing anything about which day the Lunar New Year would fall...
Taking a Day Trip to the Mekong Delta
The moment I had been waiting for in Vietnam had finally arrived. I finally climbed into a skinny sampan boat and… yes… was handed...
An American in Vietnam
Our guide was almost gleeful as he described the booby traps to us. Pointing out the sharp, rusted bits of metal repurposed from blown-out...
In Photos: Markets in Vietnam
In Asia, the market is a staple in just about every community. People go to markets to buy everything from fresh vegetables to gardening...
Central Vietnam by Bike: Rice Paddies and Smiles
After falling absolutely head over heels for the city of Hoi An, I was very reluctant to spend any time outside of it while...
There’s Something About Hoi An
Once upon a time, the city of Hoi An, Vietnam, was home to one of the most important trading ports in all of Southeast...