Lance Gannon, Author at Getting Away

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…

Sep 22, 2020

Getting Out of Debt and Enjoying Life

Excessive amounts of debt can cripple you financially. It can prevent you from sustaining a good quality of life. There are many factors that can cause you to have a lot of debt. Making changes to spending habits and increasing your income will help to reduce debt and allow you to start enjoying life and put you on the path toward a healthy financial future. Increase Your Earning Potential Do you work hard each day and earn a mediocre paycheck? Going back to school and earning a higher degree can help improve your financial status. For…

Sep 19, 2020

5 Things to Consider When Booking a Casino Trip

While it might be considered a gambling trip, whatever casino you choose to stay at is much more than that. If you’re searching for the perfect experience, then there are a few things you will want to consider before booking your trip and stay. After all, you want to make sure you have an incredible town. Choose the Right Casino The first thing you need to realize is that no two casinos are exactly the same. While some of the resorts have golf courses, live shows, and even buffets to eat off of, they all have significant differences…

Sep 19, 2020

Your Money Saving Strategy

The two things it may seem you never have enough of are time and money. The good news is, time might slip away from you as you handle all of your daily demands and responsibilities, but your money doesn’t have to follow suit. You can never start too early taking steps to improve your financial security. Checking Accounts Are Important In years gone by, people used to stash money away in their homes to try to prepare themselves for life’s unexpected curveballs. Building that financial safety net is important, so it’s critical you get a free checking…

Sep 19, 2020

Five Things That’ll Help Take Your Camp Cooking Up a Notch

It’s hard to cook while camping. Most people give up and pack some dried meat or fruits. Well, the following are a few things you could take that’ll take your cooking up a notch. Crack Some Eggs Folks can take some eggs with them. You can place them in a sealable cooler and use them throughout your trip. Crack as many eggs as you want and close the lid. All you have to do at camp is cook them as you usually would though it might be a good idea to add a few seasonings here and there.…

Sep 19, 2020

Traveling to Mexico for Better Health and Wellness

If you’re feeling ill or suffering from chronic conditions, perhaps a change of scenery could do some good? There’s no guarantee, but if you’re healthy enough to make the journey, it’s worth a shot. What’s more, Americans don’t have to go very far to get there. More and more are traveling to Mexico for better health and wellness. The following are some reasons people are redefining Mexican tourism in the name of health: Wellness Opportunities One reason folks travel to Mexico is because of all the wellness opportunities in the country. A popular option is boot camp…

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