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!
I’m writing this to let all my fans, friends and family know that I am all right. I know several of you have been wondering what’s up. I have gotten your cards, phone messages, and emails but have just been SO BUSY. I kept thinking things would slow down and then I could get in touch. Well, things haven’t slowed… Read More
It is hard to find cruises that don’t charge single supplements. However, there are groups, such as AARP.com, www.Travelcompanions.com and www.OSoloMio.com that organize cruises for their members and will pair up suitable travelers so as to avoid single supplements. Additionally, cruise lines have begun to cater to solo cruisers. For example, lots of European River Cruises waive single supplement fees,… Read More
Note: “small” ships means any vessel carrying 1,599 or fewer passengers and “big” ships are any ships with a passenger capacity of 1,600 or more. Big Ships Number of Passengers Pro: If you’re someone who doesn’t mind a crowd, a big ship is the place to do it. With some ships — like those in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class —… Read More
Kilimanjaro Safaris (Disney’s Animal Kingdom) Disney is known for exerting fierce control over its shows, but in 1998, it risked building an entire park around animals, which are notoriously recalcitrant performers. Cleverly, Disney turned a problem into a virtue by inventing a fake African safari plot, ensuring that sneaking glimpses of animals being themselves would be the show. This 32-passenger,… Read More
1. Check Disney for Deals. Disney World used to avoid discounting, but these days it’s aggressive about marketing packages that give you freebies, such as free park tickets or free food during your stay. Look at disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers and at sites such as MouseSavers.com, which share the latest coupon codes. Caveat: Packages usually require four-day stays and are not valid during… Read More
The list of items that the Transportation Security Administration bans at security checkpoints — and those it allows — can be puzzling to travelers. Food Who would have thought that gravy would be a menace? The TSA specifically warns that creamy foods, such as cheese spreads, gravy and sauces, could be confiscated. Peanut butter, mustard, salsa and yogurt are… 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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