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!
Did you know that there are some options besides economy or first class? A nice option is business class but this is still a bit pricey. However, a nice compromise between business class and economy is premium economy. But is it worth the additional cost? The answer depends on the airline and your expectations (see below). While premium economy typically… Read More
Boy have things changed in terms of flying. Remember when you used to be able to arrive less than thirty minutes before boarding and there were no luggage restrictions? Nowadays, we have to arrive 2-3 hours early in order to allow enough time to get through various security checkpoints. We have to have proper identification and are subjected to tons… Read More
Here we are at the heart of the matter–the carry on bag. I have watched more battles over carry on bags and overhead bins than I care to remember. And it is getting worse as most airlines are charging the majority of passengers for checked bags. So now folks are trying to avoid these fees by carrying all their stuff… Read More
Traveling anywhere these days can be challenging but it is especially so during the holiday season. Here are five ways you can make it less stressful: If you’re flying, go early. The first few flights of the day are the least likely to be delayed or cancelled. I’m talking about about flights before 8:30 a.m. Also, the best odds for… Read More
If you’ll be traveling domestically or overseas this holiday season here is a cheat sheet of things you’ll need and/or do: *health insurance card (call your provider to check on your coverage if going overseas) *trip insurance (highly recommended these days), www.insureyourtrip.com *driver’s license (in case you need to rent a car) and valid passport (do not pack in checked… Read More
Okay, so maybe “fun” is stretching it since airports and planes are busiest during summer and the holiday season. This means long lines and delays at most major airports, as well as crowded flights. However, there are some things you can do to minimize your stress and inconvenience when flying during these times of year. Get fast-tracked. Enroll in TSA’s… 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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