Fitness experts all over the world rave about the benefits of squats. From strengthening your knees to improving your digestion, squats are one of the most revered exercises around. After some recent travel to Vietnam, I came home in awe, not just of Vietnam—one of the best places to visit in Asia in my book—but […]
We’ve talked about maximizing your savings through flexibility and up-and-coming destinations in prior posts, but what’s the next best discount tip I can offer up? Troll those travel sites, folks. Do your homework. Sign up for a couple travel newsletters, and get ready for great discounts. About Those Travel Sites… Many people lose out on […]
I hope everyone had a terrific holiday and that big travel plans are in the making for the new year! I’d love to hear your top destinations of 2015, and your wanderlust dreams for 2016. Please email me via the Contact page or reply below and tell me what you’ve been up to. Back at Basecamp […]
When you want to go everywhere in the world, how do you even begin to narrow down your next travel destination? You: (Yes, you!) Where do you get your wanderlust inspiration for your next big trip? I’m on a mission to collect everyone’s great travel resources and share it with fellow adventurers, and your input […]
Welcome to my first “Reader’s Request” post—5 Tips for Great Travel Photos. I’ve received several article ideas from readers and want to ensure everyone is getting the most out of their Global Debauchery experience, so this is an opportunity for me to address your travel wants and needs. If there’s a topic you want to […]
I’m truly a creature of habit. There, I said it. I wish I was a little more spontaneous, but it just didn’t turn up in my DNA. I require some kind of mental preparation for most things. My trips are as well-planned as they could possibly be, and I often fall into the repetitive patterns […]
If you’re at all a fan of Irish pubs, maybe you’ve encountered one named “Finn McCool’s” at some point in time. They’re everywhere—from New Orleans to Chicago to Philadelphia. But why is this name so popular? And who is Finn McCool, anyway? Let me introduce you to the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Irish […]
Meet Katey Gormley, Participant of Global Debauchery Katey was born and raised in central Pennsylvania and didn’t really get to travel much as a kid. She was the last of six and her parents had her when they were 46, so they did their exploring way before they had Katey. But she did go to […]
Your Discount Diva is at it again with more helpful tips on how to stretch that baht, lira, ruble, krona, what have you. Last post recap: Flexibility reigns supreme, and timing is everything. And timing really is everything. Which leads me to my next savings suggestion: Go off-the-beaten-path… before everyone else (and their dog) considers it. […]
Greetings, readers and fellow travelers! I hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving and enjoyed some holiday time with their families. Maybe some of you were even able to get some light reading in over parades and football games. “Back at Basecamp” is an opportunity for me to touch base with all of you. The last […]