Travel Tip: How to Avoid Taxi Scams at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Beyond A post by Stephanie Cohen in the Rick Steves’ Europe Facebook Group has struck a chord with travelers, serving as a crucial warning for anyone arriving at Paris Charles de… Johnny Jet , April 1, 2026
Rolling, Riding and Rambling through London They say the best cure for jetlag is to do something active upon arrival from a long-haul flight. They don’t tell you to hop on a bicycle, bleary-eyed, onto the... Lori Mayfield , April 1, 2026
Where Is It Cheaper to See Theatre: Broadway or the West End? The Results Might Surprise You I love going to the theatre and I’ve been fortunate enough to go to performances all over the world and my favorite is definitely London. What I didn’t realize was… Johnny Jet , March 28, 2026
Cooking, Climbing and Exploring on My Custom Tour of Sicily Veronica thanks Perillo Custom Vacations for hosting this trip so she could write this detailed review of her experience. “More, more,” boomed Chef Antonio Castronovo, as I gingerly added olive… Veronica Stoddart , March 18, 2026
Traveling to Europe in 2026? What You Need to Know About ETIAS and EES I recently received a reader question about the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and potential travel disruptions in Europe. If you are planning a trip to the… Johnny Jet , March 15, 2026
Should You Book Flights Now? Rising Oil Prices Could Push Airfares Higher A reader just asked me a question that I suspect a lot of travelers are wondering right now: “I am going back to Burlington, VT on May 15th for my… Johnny Jet , March 10, 2026
U.S. News Reveals 2026 Best Hotels Rankings — Four Seasons Dominates Again Luxury travelers looking for inspiration have plenty of options to consider. The 2026 Best Hotels rankings from U.S. News & World Report, now in their 16th year, evaluated more than… Johnny Jet , February 17, 2026
Free Condoms at the Winter Olympics Ran Out in Just Three Days — the Real Sport Might Be Happening After Hours Ever since the Olympics began last week, I’ve been pretty much glued to the television. There’s something about watching the best athletes from all around the world compete for the… Johnny Jet , February 16, 2026
Apple Just Released AirTag 2.0 and It’s Even Better for Travelers This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , January 31, 2026
Inside Argos in Cappadocia, a Fairy Tale Spot to Watch the Hot Air Balloons Ascend Like a dandelion puff, we floated above the Turkish fairytale landscape, famed for its otherworldly setting of fairy chimney rock formations, cave dwellings and ancient underground cities. As the fire… Melissa Curtin , January 30, 2026
Heathrow’s New Security Scanners Are Changing The Way You Travel One of my standard travel tips for anyone flying through London Heathrow (LHR) has always been simple: be prepared for strict, slow and often frustrating security. For years, Heathrow was… Johnny Jet , January 29, 2026
How to Book a Stopover and Turn One Trip Into Two (Sometimes With a Free Hotel) A reader asked: “I was just reading about how people can book stopovers on long flights to stay in midpoint cities for hours or days. Sometimes the airlines even cover… Johnny Jet , January 28, 2026
Stay Where History Is Close Enough to Touch in Milan and Rome Italy’s grand hotels often serve as portals into the country’s multi-layered history — places where centuries-old architecture meets contemporary luxury and where location is not just convenient but the focus… Veronica Stoddart , January 5, 2026
Inside Viking Vesta: Standout Experiences on Viking’s Newest Ocean Ship Leaving the port town of Canakkale, Turkey, near the ancient settlement of Troy, the Viking Vesta slipped through the sunny strait just beyond the Aegean Sea, with the sunset swirling… Melissa Curtin , January 5, 2026
From Athens to Istanbul: Unforgettable Moments on the New Viking Vesta While living your best cruise life from the Mediterranean Sea to the Aegean, witness the origin of civilization on Viking’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta. From ancient Athens to… Melissa Curtin , January 5, 2026
