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!
Have you heard the news? The popular car service, UBER, has become the latest victim of travel industry scams. We’re talking phony dispatchers, rogue drivers, and inflated fees. How can you protect yourself when you hire a private car and driver? Stick with their ride share option. Be sure the license plate, make, and model of car that picks you… Read More
Everyone has heard of Uber,unless you’ve been in a coma. It is a car service that so many folks swear by, but is it worth all the hype? The upside is that it is fast and convenient and affordable. No more renting cars or flagging down taxis. You can even opt for RideShare and save more money. There is no… Read More
Kayak is an all purpose travel planning tool. You can use it to compare prices and options across the board: car rentals, hotels, airlines, and online travel agencies. Plus, Kayak offers deal alerts, a fare calendar, and MyTrips (itinerary planning feature). It works on most mobiles, including iPhones and Androids devices. Most people don’t realize that Kayak offers travel packages… Read More
Travelers can score up to 70% off the normal rate on a hotel room using this handy app. How great is that? And you can make a last minute decision, which suits “it’s about the journey not the destination” type travelers to a tee. Or for those who have had an unexpected change of plans. Another great thing is the… Read More
Most of us have heard of AirBnB but some of you may not know exactly what it is. Since its launch in 2007, this travel company has taken off. It now has a network of owner-owned rooms, apartments, and houses totaling roughly two million listings. Properties are available in close to 200 countries. Options range from basic bedrooms to castles…. Read More
Do you know about TripIt? What a great travel tool! You make your travel reservations and then let TripIt do the rest. It’s an app that organizes all your travel information into one place. This includes all travel documents, such as your e-tickets, flight information, confirmations, reservations, and itinerary. And TripIt sends you real-time alerts throughout your trip so if… 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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