Recently, Expedia conducted a survey about airplane etiquette. The results were disturbing, to say the least. First off, in comparison to the same survey done a year ago, all bad behavior DOUBLED! For instance, “seat kickers.” The percentage of seat kickers went up from 36% to 67! More bad behavior on the rise… *Inattentive parents (parents who pretend their… Read More
Ten Tips For Anxious Fliers
Do you get anxious just thinking about getting on a plane? Recently, I was talking with one of my best friends and she shared her insecurities with me. She told me that it had gotten to the point that she got really stressed and anxious as the time approached to board the plane. About three weeks before this conversation, I… Read More
Five Favorite National Parks
Yellowstone National Park We are fortunate to have so many great parks across America. But which ones are most popular with tourists? Here’s the top five and why: 1. Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona) is the fifteenth oldest park in the U.S. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights: Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of… Read More
Big Change In Travel Industry
Big news! Expedia just made a bid to buy rival online travel agency, Orbitz. They think $1.6 billion plus assumed debt to get rid of their largest competitor is a good deal. And since this leaves only Priceline as a major player in the OTA world, they would be right. When will one of these travel “mergers” raise a big,… Read More
Three Ways To Avoid Travel Scams
As we head into another wonderful year of travel possibilities, I would like to offer a caveat. Travel is among the top Internet scams. But most folks are now making their own travel arrangements and they’re doing it online. So how can you avoid getting ripped off? 1. Use a reputable company. Stick with a well-known entity, a trusted brand…. Read More
Five Secrets To Packing Right–and Light!
Most of us are guilty of taking too much stuff with us when we travel. You know you won’t wear half the clothes and accessories you’ve packed, but which half won’t you need? Well, there’s the $64,000 question. But if you get it right when packing, you’ll have what you need–and only what you need. 1. Don’t pack more than… 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, ... 
