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
When Should You Buy Airline Tickets to Get the Best Deal?
Airfares are going up due to high fuel costs and supply and demand. While most airlines have cut many flights, demand for business and leisure travel continues to rise. So what are summer travelers looking for the best airfare deals supposed to do? It depends on when you’re traveling. If you’re looking to go somewhere this spring or early summer, you definitely… Read More
The Best Travel Apps
There are too many travel-related apps out there to count, so how do you know which ones you need? I’ve included some of my favorites to get you started: For Overseas Travel: *Oanda Currency Converter (calculates exchange rates for close to 200 currencies and is specific to credit card or cash transactions). FREE. *iTranslate (approximately 50 languages available; just type… Read More
U.S. Dept. of Transportation Extends Airline Passenger Protections
Be advised… WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced new airline passenger protections that will require airlines to reimburse passengers for bag fees if their bags are lost, provide consumers involuntarily bumped from flights with greater compensation, expand the current ban on lengthy tarmac delays, and disclose hidden fees. The rulemaking finalized today builds on passenger protections… Read More
Tips on Planning and Saving Money on an Alaskan Vacation
1. Choose Your Season. People often grab deals they find on Alaskan cruises but don’t realize the cheap fares are due to the trip taking place during “shoulder season,” which is early May and late-September. The weather can unpredicatable, such as mild and pleasant or quite cold and rainy. Peak season is late May to early September. Low season is… 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, ...