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!
In the latest airline “bad news,” American, Delta, and United are introducing the lowest level of service to date–BASIC ECONOMY. They are claiming it is a good thing because they can offer cheaper tickets. I beg to differ. At some point, we must say “Enough is enough! I was under the impression that what we were getting previously WAS the… Read More
Anytime you fly you may find your flight canceled or delayed. This is especially true during the holidays. But what, if anything, can you do if your flight gets delayed or canceled? There is absolutely something you can do so that you’re not stuck in an airport eating a $15 burger on Christmas Eve or a $9 coffee on New… Read More
Recently, I flew across the country on American Airlines. I have flown domestically many times but have not flown cross-country for a while. Color me surprised! First, even though American’s website clearly states that two carry-on bags (up to 14 x 21 inches) may be carried on board, most of the passengers in economy class were required to surrender our… Read More
If you’ve heard about the long lines at airports and are thinking that you should apply for TSA Pre-Check or Global Entry, think again. Transportation Security Administration’s expedited traveler service is backlogged. Big time! In fact, the number of applicants has more than tripled in the last few months. We’re talking about 16,000 applicants a day! It can take weeks… Read More
In light of recent events in Brussels and Paris and the state of the world, you can expect to endure tight airport security in the U.S. and around the world from now on. What exactly does this mean? The biggest impact for travelers will be long security lines. Obviously, you have to adhere to TSA packing guidelines too. But back… Read More
When you see these figures, you’ll definitely want to opt for a virtual vacation! I have done some of these routes (and others) that involve 12-20 hour flights and that is not the whole journey. The longest flights I have had were to South Africa, Australia, and the HolyLand. Also, that is not it for flight time. I have had… 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, ... [ Read more ]When you sign up below, you’ll receive a FREE copy of my 232-page Adventure Travel book, plus ‘My Fifty Favorite Cheap Travel Tips Report’!
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