1. Most discount travel sites use cookies to track consumers. This means that data has been stored, so when you check back you will likely find higher fares. You need to “disable cookies” on your computer. Ask any tech geek you know if you need help with this. But beware that some sites won’t allow access once you do this,… Read More
What You Must Know About Using a Credit Card Overseas
Credit cards are great because you don’t have to carry large sums of cash and there is consumer protection if lost or stolen. So, they are the best way to pay for purchases during your travels. However, there are some caveats: *The card may not be accepted everywhere so be sure to take a widely accepted credit card, such as… Read More
Secret Travel Tip: Ten Best Travel Planning Sites
Passport and Visa information: www.travel.state.gov/passport Trip planning: www.tripadvisor.com Independent travel: www.independenttraveler.com Hotel rooms and resorts: www.hotels.com and www.sandalsresorts.com (all-inclusive) Travel Advisories: www.travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html To Find a Travel Agent: www.astanet.com For information on Cruises: www.clia.org For weather reports worldwide: www.weather.com Inoculations and Health Warnings: www.cdc.gov Travel and Tourism Sites for U.S. states and territories: www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism Travel accessories and gadgets: www.iwantoneofthose.com For hundreds of travel… Read More
TEN TIPS FOR GETTING GREAT TRAVEL PHOTOS ON A CAMERA OR SMARTPHONE
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
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
Ten Ways to Take Great Travel Photos Using a Smartphone or Camera
Try to capture real people rather than typical tourist poses and places. Whether you’re using a smartphone or a camera, there are some things to keep in mind if you want to bring home the best travel photos. Shoot from different angles to get the best photo. You may think you have a decent photo until you move around and discover a… 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, ... 
