Articles By:

Lynnette Walczak

As a lifelong traveler, I like to help people find unique ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Travel Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm SUPER organized and I love to pack! I've lived in 6 different states (Florida, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas) and have visited every other state in the U.S. -- except Hawaii. (Can you say bucket list?) I've been on several different cruises, airplanes, and boats in my life and I currently enjoy the outdoors by bicycling, motorcycling, Jeeping, RVing, camping, or just walking my dogs. My favorite "hobby" is riding on the back of our Harley-Davidson Road Glide traveling cross country -- which we usually do at least once each year. We even rode from Tennessee to Alaska once! When I'm not on the road, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

Will Cheap Luggage Suffice?

I recently found these fun facts about cheap luggage...

Gulf Breeze Zoo Update… (aka The Zoo Northwest Florida)

I left The Zoo at Gulf Breeze in the year 2000. It appears that the zoo has been through a number of changes, including a name change to The Zoo Northwest Florida. Here's a trip down memory lane... what the zoo administrators I worked with are up to these days.

Report the License Plates of Bad Drivers at Platewire

Now you can report the license plates of bad drivers and post them online at Platewire. And you aren't limited to sharing just the 'bad' drivers. You can also let everyone know who the 'good' drivers and the 'cute' drivers are... Say what you want to say about the driver of a car with any license plate here. It's a great release to vent your frustration over a run-in with a bad drivers.

Are You A Hotel Snob?

But since I rarely travel with Jim on business trips anymore, I had no idea that he had actually become SUCH a hotel snob. The hotel in question: The Grand Resort Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. ...Sounds just grande, doesn't it?

Wide Load… Tall Load… Big Load… It’s A Boatload!

Here's a classic example of the types of 'wide loads' you see traveling down the highways. Plus, some little-known facts about height clearances on wide and tall loads being transported via tractor-trailer. Hmmmm.... interesting!

Oversize Load…

Talk about big tires... These are some serious meats!

Tips For Traveling With Luggage: About Airline Baggage Handlers & Unclaimed Baggage

Since 911, today is the day that the United States starts allowing scissors with blades less than 4 inches long and tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers under than 7 inches onboard planes. Here are some interesting pictures of airport baggage handlers and facts about unclaimed baggage.

…Even MORE Games Played While Driving!

Fun driving games to play on long car rides, road trips, family vacations, or whenever you're stuck in traffic. These car driving games can be enjoyed by the entire family!