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!
Christmas rice pudding or porridge is called Julgrot in Sweden. It is served as part of the Christmas Eve Dinner. According to tradition, each person in attendance must recite a rhyme before eating the porridge. Hidden inside one of the servings is an almond and the one who gets the almond will marry the next year. INGREDIENTS: 2 quarts water… Read More
It’s Christmas year-round at A Christmas Story house and museum! Fans of this classic flick (and Raphie), can tour this house, which has been restored “to its movie splendor.” The museum features movie costumes, props, and memorabilia, as well as hundreds of photos. For example, Randy’s snowsuit, the chalkboard from Miss Shields’ classroom, and the family car. Fun souvenirs can… Read More
Where in the world: Eastern Caribbean Cruise (7 days) Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: Jan, Feb, March, Oct, Nov & Dec 2015 Cost: $449 – $699 Why I Like It: This trip packs a lot in for the price and is a great winter escape. It departs from sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and stops in some of the… Read More
I often get asked what makes luxury cruises so special? What’s wrong with Royal Caribbean or Princess Cruises? What makes Silversea or Crystal or Regency worth the extra money? Well, I suppose that’s up to you. Some people would rather save money above all else. Some aren’t even aware of the differences between cruise lines and ships. If you’re happy… Read More
FYI: The number of passengers traveling this year is higher than last year. It is anticipated that 45 million travelers will be flying between Dec. 17 – Jan. 4. Dec. 19 will be the heaviest travel day at American airports. To accommodate increasing demand, airlines have been adding seats, mainly through the use of larger aircraft. Planes are expected to… Read More
Big news! Norwegian Cruise Line recently bought Prestige Cruises International, which is the parent company of upscale cruise lines, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. This $3 billion deal gives Norwegian solid footing in the luxury cruise industry. Albeit as a distant third, Norwegian joins the heavyweights of the cruise industry, Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Carnival owns Carnival, Princess,… 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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