I live for adventure travel.
I love American road trips. I’m crazy about Africa. I write about adventures in America and Africa—and share lots of cheap travel tips too!
What You Need to Know About Summer Travel
When Americans were polled in early 2025, more than 80% said they were planning to take summer vacations. A recent poll revealed the number of Americans planning to travel this summer has dropped to less than 50%. What has changed? What You Need to Know About Summer Travel I believe the ‘uncertain’ economy is to blame. Many of us are… Read More
Universal Offers Three New Adventures
*No. 1 on our list: Universal Horror Unleashed Las Vegas! Yes, that’s right. Universal is opening a NEW and horribly exciting attraction in Las Vegas on August 14, 2025. This 100,000-square-foot, multi-million dollar attraction will be open year round for thrills and chills! Inside this massive building will be four haunted houses: Universal Monsters, Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer, Texas Chainsaw… Read More
Where to Go & What to Know About 2025 Travel
Lots of people are already dreaming about spring getaways and summer vacations as we endure winter weather that includes cold, snow, sleet, and layers of clothing. But as we start planning our trips, there are some important things regarding where to go & what to know about 2025 travel. NEW TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS Effective May 7,… Read More
Holiday Travel Planning 2024 & What to Know About Travel in 2025
It’s time to start planning and booking IF you are planning to travel this holiday season. I’m here to help and also share some recent questions I’ve received. Holiday Travel Planning will be discussed after the Q & A. Q. What’s my favorite booking tool? A. My favorite booking resource is Hichee.com. It does all the work for you! It… Read More
Best Times to Visit our Top Ten National Parks
Best Times to Visit our Top Ten National Parks? Isn’t anytime a good time to visit? Well, yes and no. To make the most of your visit, there are some times that are better than others for visiting our parks. Here is a list you can print out of our most popular national parks and when you should go: Note:… Read More
The Place to Go for Summer Vacation 2024
Where is the place to go for summer vacation 2024? For many the answer is Europe. But wait, isn’t that so last summer? Yes! And apparently again this summer too! For this reason, expect most of Europe to be very expensive (including airfares) and very crowded. You won’t find deals or possibly lodging or tickets in popular places like Spain,… Read More
Terrance Zepke studied Journalism at the University of Tennessee and later received a Master's Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. She has studied Parapsychology at the renowned Rhine Research Center. She began her career as a freelance writer and photographer, ... 
