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!
CHRISTMAS (Make it Ho!Ho!Ho! Not Bah Humbug!) This year, Christmas Day is on Monday, December 25, 2023. If you haven’t already bought your tickets, you need to get on that ASAP. But before you do, here’s what you need to know before buying airline tickets for the holidays. Best Departure Dates Fly early during Christmas week. Most people will fly… Read More
The following is a list of five travel expenses I really think are a necessity (and money well spent) rather than travel expenses you should “splurge on”. 1. TRAVEL INSURANCE With the way the world is nowadays and the cost of travel, it really isn’t a splurge to buy travel insurance. It’s a necessity for most trips. From missed flights… Read More
Here are five things to know before using credit cards when traveling outside the U.S. These include little known perks and hefty fees: Consumer Travel Protections Some credit cards offer consumer protections for delayed flights and lost luggage. Additionally, they provide trip cancellation insurance and accident coverage. Yeah! This is my secret to avoiding jet lag! Access Airport Lounges If… Read More
It’s time to start thinking about and planning for your summer vacation, especially if you are going to a popular destination (like DisneyWorld or national parks). Here’s my list of best places for summer vacation 2023: #1 on my list of best places for summer vacation 2023 is DisneyWorld. TEN DISNEY SECRETS YOU NEED TO KNOW! #2 on my list… Read More
2022 Will See the Highest Airfares in Five Years Thanks to increased fuel costs, reduced airline capacity, and increased consumer demand, 2022 will see the highest airfares in more than five years. If you’re flying during the Thanksgiving holiday, expect to pay 43% more than last year. If you’re flying during the Christmas holiday, expect to pay 39% more than… Read More
We’re all feeling the inflationary squeeze but we still want (or rather need!) a vacation, right? According to Bankrate.com, 6 out of 10 Americans plan to take a summer vacation, but 68% of us are changing our plans so that we spend less money. Here’s the problem. Bargains are hard to find on any kind of travel in 2022. After… 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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