If you’re planning a national park vacation this year, you may want to consider these great parks. The only place to find giant Sequoia trees is in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Nevada and California. Naturalist John Muir called them “truly amazing” and indeed they are. It’s quite a fun experience to drive through a tree! And if you want… Read More
Three FREE Trips
As some of you are aware, I have been traveling from March – June. Most of this travel has been work-related (but I’ve managed to have some fun too). Rest assured, now that I’m back in the office and summer vacations are uppermost on everyone’s mind, I will be posting lots of good travel information. I would like to start… Read More
Haunted Gettysburg
One hundred and fifty years ago, the biggest battle of the Civil War was fought. Roughly 165,000 Union and Confederate soldiers participated in this epic event, which was a turning point in the war. In honor of the Battle of Gettysburg, there will be a ten-day commemoration from June 28 – July 7, 2013. The commemoration will feature elaborate re-enactments… Read More
Watch Out For These Hidden Fees When Booking Your Summer Vacation
The good news is that the economy has improved. The bad news is that travel deals will not be as plentiful now that things are better. But you can still save money on your summer vacation if you’re savvy. The best thing to do is to draw up a budget so that you know what you can afford to spend… Read More
Five Best Summer Music Festivals
It’s nearly here…summertime. This is the best time of year to go to the beach, visit amusement parks, and attend music festivals. Here are the five best Summer 2013 Music Fests: 1. June 7 – 9. THE GOVERNORS BALL (New York City). This three-day concert fest features lots of great artists, including Kanye West and Guns N’Roses. 2. July 4… Read More
Travel Book Review
I don’t like travel essays and memoirs, which would probably surprise a lot of people since I travel so much. But as a travel writer, I’ve seen so many places and had so many incredible experiences that I’m a bit jaded. I have the mindset that there is nothing to be gained by reading another traveler’s tales. So color me… 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, ... 
