Dave Gunderson

Dave Gunderson is the co-founder of The Planet D, an award-winning adventure travel blog launched in 2008 with his wife, Deb Corbeil. The blog originated from their participation in the Tour d'Afrique, the world's longest cycling race from Cairo to Cape Town – an ambitious journey initially aimed to promote a television show concept. Before dedicating himself to full-time travel, Gunderson worked in the Toronto film industry as a rigging gaffer, contributing to productions such as "X-Men," "Chicago," and "The Incredible Hulk." Their shared enthusiasm for travel, developed through extensive vacations, eventually led them to embrace a life of digital nomadism. The Planet D operates under the mission, "Adventure is for Everyone," advocating that extraordinary travel experiences are accessible regardless of an individual's wealth or athleticism. Through their platform, Gunderson and Corbeil share detailed city guides, practical travel tips, and stories from over 130 countries across all seven continents, aiming to inspire and equip a diverse audience. The blog has earned significant recognition, including being named among the "Top 10 Travel Influencers in the World" by Forbes Magazine. It is also a two-time recipient of the Society of American Travel Writers' (SATW) Lowell Thomas Awards for Travel Blog of the Year and has been featured in publications like BBC World, National Geographic, and Vogue India.

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