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!
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
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
Here are five things to know before using credit cards when traveling outside the U.S. These include little known perks and hefty fees: Consumer Travel Protections Some credit cards offer consumer protections for delayed flights and lost luggage. Additionally, they provide trip cancellation insurance and accident coverage. Yeah! This is my secret to avoiding jet lag! Access Airport Lounges If… Read More
The National Park Service is having a HUGE sale on their Senior Lifetime National Park Pass. I say “sale” but what’s really happening is that the park service is raising admission costs for seniors. It used to be that seniors could buy a pass at a heavily discounted rate, but not anymore! So if you are 62 or older and have… Read More
As we head into the summer vacation season, I want to share some important travel tips… OVERSEAS TRAVEL…If you’ll be traveling overseas, make sure your passport and visa (if necessary) are in order. This means check your expiration date. Nearly every country requires that your passport is valid for six months after the date you enter the country. Some require… 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
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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