I Got Mugged in Barcelona: Here Are 12 Tips To Help You Travel Safe Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication in 2009. Here’s the back story: After hearing my friend’s horrific story about being mugged in Barcelona, I asked… Cynthia Cunniff , February 23, 2024
Travel Writer Exposes New Scam Involving European Subways and Trains There are so many scams out there involving travelers that it’s impossible to keep track of them all. I’m a seasoned traveler and consider myself pretty savvy but the bad… Johnny Jet , February 20, 2024
3 Easy Ways to Score Cheap Flights to Europe I just received this question from a reader and I think others would like to know the answer since it’s all about saving money on airfare. And who doesn’t want… Johnny Jet , February 19, 2024
Romance, Wellness, History and More Await Travelers to the Croatian Island of Hvar A big thank you to Croatia Tourism, Hotel Riva Marina, Palace Elisabeth, and Maslina Resort for showcasing your restaurant and hotel highlights so we could provide this detailed review of… Melissa Curtin , February 15, 2024
Warning: Don’t Fall For the Clear Cup Scam in Europe It’s truly crazy how many scams are out there these days. In fact, my head is spinning because there are so many to remember and to write about so I… Johnny Jet , February 13, 2024
Incredible Two-For-One Deal Across the Pond in Lie-Flat Seats Many people I know who have traveled extensively will tell you that their favorite city in the whole world is Paris, my wife included. So if you’re looking to pull… Johnny Jet , February 1, 2024
10 Surprising Finds on a Trip to Prague I first visited Prague in 2004, returned in 2014, and again in 2023 to discover numerous surprising changes since my first visit to the City of a Hundred Spires. In… Melissa Curtin , January 22, 2024
Get a Taste of the Superyacht Life in Croatia Thank you to Goolets for hosting us on megayacht Cristal so we could provide this detailed review of our experience. I learned later in life that I was conceived on… Melissa Curtin , January 15, 2024
How To Use Your Miles For A First Class Trip To Europe Using your points or miles for a first class trip to Europe may not be as challenging as you think. We’ve got a few tips to help make your trip happen. Josh Patoka , January 15, 2024
Unexpected Discoveries: Unveiling Hidden Gems During a Budapest Adventure It’s easy to fall in love with Budapest. This Hungarian city feels like a layered onion with much to discover around every corner, from amazing architecture and history to rich… Melissa Curtin , December 12, 2023
Stay At Your Own King’s Landing In Dubrovnik, Croatia A big thanks to the Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik for hosting my stay so I could provide this detailed review of my experience. Arriving at Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik is like setting… Melissa Curtin , December 6, 2023
American Airlines Adds Exciting New Routes to Europe Next Summer If you subscribe to my newsletter, then you know I fly American Airlines (AA) more than any other domestic airline. The main reason is because I’ve had elite status with… Johnny Jet , August 17, 2023
One Night in Naples, Italy at the Royal Continental Hotel and Eating at the Best Restaurant in Town If you’re following along with our trip to Europe, then you know we left off on the Italian island of Ischia, where we were staying at the prestigious Regina Isabella… Johnny Jet , July 29, 2023
Is Ireland Safe? American Brutally Beaten in Dublin Prompts US Embassy to Issue Valuable Warning to All Travelers In yesterday’s newsletter round-up of 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today, I included a story from Scripps News about how “a New York man was brutally attacked… Johnny Jet , July 26, 2023
Hotel Review: The Regina Isabella Resort in Ischia, Italy A big thanks to the Regina Isabella Resort for hosting our stay so we could provide this detailed review of our experience. If you’re following along with our epic trip… Johnny Jet , July 26, 2023
