Debra Corbeil
Debra Corbeil is the Canadian travel writer and co-founder of The Planet D, sharing destination guides and adventures with her husband, Dave Bouskill.
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Debra’s happenings, collected from public sources, plus her backstory and Starbook, where fans write.
Known for
The Planet D
The Planet D
The Planet DOverview
- Also known as
- Deb, one half of Dave and Deb
- From
- Canada
- Work
- Travel writer, blogger and video creator
- Breakthrough adventure
- Women’s champion of the 2008 Tour d’Afrique
Mini bio
Before the blog.
Deb worked as a television makeup artist before making travel her career. She and Dave first moved from Toronto to Vancouver hoping to become musicians, then found work in film and television. A seven-month trip through Southeast Asia in 2004 helped them see that travel belonged at the centre of their lives.
The ride that opened doors.
In 2008, Deb won the women’s race in the Tour d’Afrique, cycling from Cairo to Cape Town. The adventure helped the couple attract media attention and build the audience that became The Planet D. Their story grew into travel writing, destination guides and videos built around the belief that adventure is for everyone.
Where to find her now.
Deb continues to have travel guides and practical advice published under her byline on The Planet D. She and Dave also make Canadian and US political commentary on their shared YouTube channel, which now introduces itself as The Planet D Politics.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026Best Things to Do in Hamilton, OntarioWriter; updated guide
- 2026Airport Luggage Tag Scam: How to Protect Your Checked BagsWriter
- 202521 Best Places to Visit in December in the USAWriter; updated in 2026
Awards
- Forbes Top Travel Influencers, 2017The Planet D was included in Forbes’ travel influencer list, recognising Dave and Deb’s shared work.
- Lowell Thomas gold for Best Travel BlogThe Planet D won in 2014 and 2015, according to its official awards record.
- Tour d’Afrique women’s championDeb won the women’s race in 2008, a defining adventure in her move toward full-time travel.
Quotes
I left the 9-to-5 grind in my 30s to travel the world and reinvent my life.Debra Corbeil, The Planet D author biography
Deb describes the career change that led to her life as a travel creator.
Trivia
- Deb and Dave originally hoped to become professional musicians.
- Buying their first house prompted them to take up activities including scuba diving, rock climbing and snowboarding.
- Their adventures include driving from England to Mongolia in the Mongol Rally and camping in Antarctica.
Find Debra
Follow Deb and Dave through their shared Planet D channels.
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