Looking for a Hotel Near Rome’s Civitavecchia Cruise Port? Our Family’s Stay Before a Cruise Our adventure continues! I left off with our flight from Vienna to Rome’s Fiumicino (FCO) Airport. Originally, I planned to book a hotel in Rome, but after looking at the… Johnny Jet , July 8, 2026
The World Cup Is Reminding the World Who Americans Really Are I’ve been fortunate in so many ways, including being born in the United States of America, where dreams really can come true. I know the U.S. has developed some negative… Johnny Jet , July 7, 2026
How I Use My Phone in Europe Without Getting Hit With Expensive Roaming Charges I just got a text from my cousin asking: “Did you use your phone in Italy, and how much did it cost?” It’s a question I get all the time…. Johnny Jet , July 6, 2026
VIVA Moments River Cruise Review: What It’s Really Like Onboard My family and I just returned from an epic 3.5-week trip to Europe. If you’ve been following along, we kicked things off by flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris Charles… Johnny Jet , July 5, 2026
Trip Report: Paris to Vienna on Austrian Airlines My family and I just returned from an epic 3.5-week trip to Europe. If you’ve been following along, we kicked things off by flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris… Johnny Jet , July 3, 2026
Should You Exchange Money Before Your Trip to Europe? Here’s What to Do Since I just returned from almost a month in Europe, I’ve decided to answer some reader questions that I get often. Including these two from last year: Patti C wrote:… Johnny Jet , July 2, 2026
The Travel Hack That Saved Me Hours in Europe One of the reasons we love renting apartments when we travel is that it lets us live like the locals. We get more space, a kitchen, and best of all,… Johnny Jet , June 27, 2026
The Last-Minute Booking Site That Saved Us Hundreds of Dollars in Paris This post contains affiliate links and references to products or services from sponsors and other partners. We may receive compensation if you click on or make purchases through those links…. Johnny Jet , June 27, 2026
How I Used the Language-Learning Platform Preply to Learn Italian While Traveling in Italy Thanks to constantly evolving technologies, you can now find a business for just about anything you can think of. I still remember the first time I used a ridesharing app… Johnny Jet , June 27, 2026
Don’t Go to Italy Without Knowing These Travel Tips I once interviewed my friend Sebastian Harrison, who splits his time between Italy and Los Angeles. Since recording that podcast, I’ve visited Italy four or five times, including right now,… Johnny Jet , June 25, 2026
How to Avoid Bank of America’s International ATM Fees One of the easiest ways to save money while traveling is to avoid unnecessary ATM fees. Before your trip, check whether your bank has international ATM partners. Using a partner… Johnny Jet , June 25, 2026
How to Find the Cheapest Flights: 3 Proven Strategies That Actually Work Recently, I was talking to a friend who was planning a trip later this summer to Naples, Italy. He asked for my advice on how to find the cheapest flight…. Johnny Jet , June 16, 2026
Why I Like SIXT’s $49.99 Fuel Deal for Summer Road Trips If you have ever returned a rental car and felt surprised by the fuel charge, you are not alone. Gas is a travel cost that can sneak up quickly. Heck,… Johnny Jet , June 12, 2026
How American Airlines Chat Saved Me Time, Money and an International Phone Call I’m traveling in Europe and received an email from a colleague stating that I needed to change my flight by a few hours for my up-coming trip to Chicago. I… Johnny Jet , June 12, 2026
Why I Recommend Booking a Flytographer Photo Shoot Here’s a brilliant idea that I wish I had thought of! Many traveling couples and families go on vacation and come home to realize that they don’t have any decent… Johnny Jet , June 11, 2026
