So we’re about two weeks away from the big event. In case you’ve been living under a rock, I’m talking about the August 21 Solar Eclipse, aka the “Great American Eclipse.” You should know that four things make this a really big deal. (1) It will be a total solar eclipse, which is rare. (2) This is the first total… Read More
National Park Pass Sale Ending Soon!
The National Park Service is having a HUGE sale on their Senior Lifetime National Park Pass. I say “sale” but what’s really happening is that the park service is raising admission costs for seniors. It used to be that seniors could buy a pass at a heavily discounted rate, but not anymore! So if you are 62 or older and have… Read More
Christmas in July
Forget the beach. You can enjoy Christmas during the hottest month of the year. Most of us are familar with the Christmas movie classic, A Christmas Story (starring Peter Billingsly and Darren McGavin). The movie was filmed in a house in Cleveland, Ohio. That house is now a museum full of movie memorabilia. In addition to tours, folks can now… Read More
Western Adventure: Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore, & More!
Where in the world: 8-day Old West Adventure Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: May – September 28 ’17 Cost: $1,095 Why I Like It: All the highlights of five western states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah) for one low price and leave the driving to someone else! Just sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery or… Read More
Machu Picchu Peruvian Adventure
Where in the world: 5-day Machu Picchu Express Adventure Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: August – December ’17 Cost: $1,049 Why I Like It: There are a lot of challenges to planning and implementing a Machu Picchu adventure. The Peruvian government has imposed numerous restrictions on tourists, which makes this package the best way to go. Gate 1… Read More
50 Summer Vacation Hacks
As we head into the summer vacation season, I want to share some important travel tips… OVERSEAS TRAVEL…If you’ll be traveling overseas, make sure your passport and visa (if necessary) are in order. This means check your expiration date. Nearly every country requires that your passport is valid for six months after the date you enter the country. Some require… 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, ...