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!
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE… What do the Amazon, Amalfi Coast, Robben Island, Damascus, Taj Mahal, Tower of London, Statue of Liberty, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Westminster Abbey, and Machu Picchu have in common? They are all World Heritage Sites. A World Heritage Site is a place (such as a building, city, complex, desert, forest, island, lake, monument, or mountain) that is listed… Read More
It is never more important to know the time than when you’re traveling. You have to make tight connections and arrange tours and transport.It can be hard trying to set and reset your watch for different time zones. I’ve tried buying a dual watch but that confused me even more and just meant that I now had two watches to… Read More
Yes, you read correctly. Henna na Hotel in Japan just opened the world’s first hotel almost totally “manned” by robots. And they are colorful robots too! Check out the dinosaur robot who checks guests in! It’s not a gimmick but a conscious effort to save on labor costs. Regardless of the reasoning, you have to admit that it is a… Read More
In light of recent events regarding trophy hunting in Africa, I would like to draw attention to WORLD ELEPHANT DAY. It is on August 12, 2015 and I encourage you to visit www.worldelephantday.org and sign the petition to protect these beautiful animals. Hunting for the sake of the kill or for animal body parts, such as tusks and paws, should… Read More
There’s only four weeks left of summer. Can you believe it? So this is your last chance to squeeze in a beach vacation. Here are my recommendations: Best Beach Vacation for Golfers=Myrtle Beach, SC. Why? The Grand Strand boasts more than 100 golf courses, most of which are championship courses. They also have lots of family entertainment options at their… Read More
Tipping is tricky. Do you still leave a good tip if the service was bad? Should it be 15% or more? Here’s what you need to know: 1. Tip calculations should be based on the pre-tax amount. 2. Give 15% in a modest restaurant. 3. Give 20% in an upscale restaurant. 4. Give extra if you feel you received special… 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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