I love Christmas lights and decorations. One of our family traditions is to ride around drinking hot chocolate and singing Christmas carols while looking at holiday displays. I’m going to share one of my favorites with you: Where: McAdenville, NC When: December 1 – 26. Christmas Festival begins on 12/16, which includes a Yule Log Parade & Ceremony. What: More… Read More
12 Things You Need To Know About Flying During the Holidays
Recently, I flew across the country on American Airlines. I have flown domestically many times but have not flown cross-country for a while. Color me surprised! First, even though American’s website clearly states that two carry-on bags (up to 14 x 21 inches) may be carried on board, most of the passengers in economy class were required to surrender our… Read More
Warning! Latest UBER Scams & Five Ways to Avoid Getting Scammed
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
Travel Tip: Uber Ride Service (Yes or No?)
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
Travel Tip: Kayak (Why You Need It)
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
Travel Tip: Hotel Tonight
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






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, ...