Whether you’re using a smartphone or a camera, there are some things to keep in mind. Make sure the camera is good quality, such as a Canon or Minolta. I like the Canon Rebel series. Some are quite expensive but they do offer some that are reasonably-priced and a good investment in a travel camera. No matter what brand you buy, be… Read More
Cheap Travel Tip: Three Ways To Eat & Sleep on the Cheap
1. www.hotels.com. This is an affiliate of travel giant, Expedia. Find the best deals on hotels, flights, and packages. Choose from more than 150,000 properties worldwide. www.hotels.com does not charge a fee if you need to change or cancel your reservation and they offer a price match guarantee! 2. www.restaurant.com. Eating out doesn’t have to be expensive! Choose from more than… Read More
Five Hidden Costs That Can Annihilate Your Vacation Budget
There are all kinds of unexpected vacation expenses. In the travel industry, they’re known as “hidden costs” and they really add up. Here are five things to watch out for: 1. CRUISES: Tipping. Everyone gets a tip from cabin stewards to wait staff. It is automatically added to your bill and can add up to $300 for a 10-day cruise… Read More
Ten Ways To Keep Your Home Safe While You’re Away
Tickets? Check. Passport? Check. Packed? Check. But what about getting your house ready for your departure? Here’s a quick checklist of things you should do before leaving on vacation: 1. Stop the newspaper, mail, and any other delivery that may arrive during your absence. Packages from Amazon or Land’s End left sitting on your front porch are a dead giveaway… Read More
Ten Things You Must Do While in London
The best way to get around is the public transport, TUBE, and trains. You can buy a daily, weekly, or extended pass that saves you alot of money. Buses are slow in this big, heavily-trafficked city. My advice is to take a double-decker tour “hop-on, hop-off” bus to get an overview of London, but not to try using city buses… Read More
Traveling with Pets
Dogs like to nap often, even on the road! Almost twenty-five percent of us will take our beloved dog(s) with us on summer vacation, according to a survey by the American Pet Products Association. It goes without saying that you need to make sure that wherever you are staying will also welcome Fido. Even if a resort or condo or… 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, ... 
