Lance Gannon, Author at Getting Away

Jun 17, 2021

Digital Nomad: How to start Working and Exploring

What are the benefits of being a digital nomad? You can adventure out on your non-working hours and explore new surroundings, use adventure as a form of motivation, you’ll be more productive when you get a sense of fresh air. As well as being productive, you will have more ideas on how to approach your work and you will become more adaptable and gain more confidence. How exactly? Well… travelling to new and unfamiliar places pushes you out of your comfort zone, by adapting to new environments every day, you will need to engage with different cultures and people. Just…

May 25, 2021

10 Memorable Ways to Celebrate Your 30th Wedding Anniversary

Your 30th wedding anniversary is coming up. Although it’s an exciting time worth celebrating, it might be a bit stressful for those who aren’t sure how they want to celebrate it yet. If your spouse isn’t one to enjoy surprised, then the two of you can now sit down together and begin to decide on a plan. If you want to surprise your spouse with what you planned, then there’s no need to feel alone. We’re here to help. As your 30th anniversary approaches, you’ll need to start thinking of things to do for anniversary celebrations. What gift will you give…

Mar 30, 2021

7 Exciting Things to See and Do in San Diego

You’re going to be in San Diego and want to get the most out of it. This city can be pretty exciting, but you have to know where to go. The following are seven exciting things you can do or see in this city. 1. Cinema Under the Stars One fun thing you can do while you’re in San Diego is visit the rooftop theater Cinema Under the Stars. The idea of being able to overlook the city from a rooftop is romantic and exciting. It would also be great to do this with a family. You’ll be able to…

Mar 26, 2021

The 2021 guide to a family-friendly holiday

It would be fair to say that any family-friendly holiday guide written before 2020 needs to be completely overhauled. The rules have gone out of the window, and what worked then certainly doesn’t now. Of course, as time progresses, such guides will start to become more actionable, but at least for the next few months, you need different tricks up your sleeve. This is what today is all about. With the restricted Easter holidays almost upon us and the spring half-term not that much further away, read on to find out the top family-friendly holiday tips you should abide by…

Dec 26, 2020

Great beach travel destinations

Let’s face it, 2020 has us all dreaming about our next vacation spot. The next year may be too early for travel outside of the country but there are so many beautiful travel destinations in the US that are just as noteworthy. Do you live in the city but dream of that margarita on the beach? Maybe you love your proximity to the mountains but you could use some beach time next summer? Well, we’re here to provide you some pretty spectacular travel spots that give you that much-needed vitamin-c. So, get ready to pack that adorable swimsuit and plan…

Dec 19, 2020

The Nomadic Family’s Guide to Traveling in South America

Have you been thinking about traveling to South America? If so, you may want to prepare yourself beforehand. This is particularly true of families hoping to head down south. Still, with the right information, you could travel and stay in South America with zero problems. Additionally, you may find that South America offers a wide range of unforgettable experiences, flavors, and sensations that your family will love. Traveling to South America One of the first things that you and your family will need to figure out is travel to South America. Fortunately, there are several options. You could travel by…

Oct 16, 2020

Protecting Your Valuables when You’re on Vacation

Traveling is something that everyone should consider doing at least a few times in their lives. Vacations out of state or even to Europe are great experiences that expose you to different cultures and broaden your horizons. However, sometimes things don’t go as planned. From delays in air travel to being a victim of a scam or theft, you need to ensure you’re doing everything you can to protect yourself, your loved ones and your valuables when you’re on vacation. Leave the Unnecessary Valuables at Home While you may never take the antique brooches your aunt left…

Sep 22, 2020

Financial Checklist for Going on a Globetrotting Adventure

You’re thinking of going out on a globetrotting adventure, but you aren’t sure your financial affairs are in order. The following checklist should help you feel better about taking on the experience of a lifetime. Notifying Financial Institutions One thing you need to do is reach out to the financial institutions with whom you hold accounts. This includes your banks and credit card companies. You need to tell them that you’ll be traveling soon, and be specific about the countries and cities you’ll be visiting. The reason you are doing this is to ensure you can continue to…

Sep 22, 2020

Tips for Staying Fit While Traveling

You are trying to stay fit, but you have a big traveling schedule. You’ll be away from everything that makes it easy for you to keep healthy, but the following tips are going to give you back your power. The World is a Gym The first thing you have to remember is that the world can be a gym if you let it. Look for places to hike wherever you land or look for parks where you can run. You can take things a step further if you create your challenge as you walk around a park,…

Sep 22, 2020

Tips to Enjoying an Affordable Staycation

With most of the world on lockdown amid a global pandemic, getting away isn’t easy. Changes like travel bans, social distancing, and quarantine requirements make it difficult to travel outside of state lines, let alone internationally. While this does put a monkey-wrench in vacation and business travel, it doesn’t mean you have to remain stuck in the house. A staycation could be just as fun. What is a Staycation? A staycation is leisure time spent exploring your city or state. You can plan to stay at a local hotel or opt to stay home and indulge in day…

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