The App That Lets You Book Hotel Rooms by the Hour AsYouStay is a new app that lets travelers specify the exact check-in and check-out times they desire without the requirement of an overnight stay. It’s for last-minute or very-near-future booking (nothing… Johnny Jet , April 18, 2017
The Tornado App That Locals Download In Dallas this week, I was watching the local weather when they said there was a possibility of tornados in the area. So, one of my friends from Texas recommended… Johnny Jet , April 4, 2017
Square Cash: The App That Makes Paying Back Friends and Family Even Easier We at JohnnyJet.com tend to move around a lot. We spend time, at home and in far-off lands, in the company of people sharing experiences, sometimes even for the very… Ian Livingston , March 15, 2017
How to Find and Book a Nearby Doctor in Your Network Over the weekend I was in San Diego speaking at the Travel & Adventure Show. My son Jack had a rash break out and we needed to find a dermatologist… Johnny Jet , March 8, 2017
This App Will Suggest Walking Routes You’re Interested In My favorite way to explore a city is by walking. You not only get to see a lot more, but you also get exercise—and it’s free. If you love to… Johnny Jet , March 1, 2017
A Fun and Easy Way to Learn a Foreign Language If you’re going to be traveling this summer and want to impress locals or your friends, now is the time to learn a foreign language. I recently wrote about an in-depth… Johnny Jet , February 21, 2017
LifeLine Response: A Personal, Mobile Security System for $4.99/Month LifeLine Response is an app that’s great for travelers worried about feeling unsafe anywhere in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Once you sign up… Johnny Jet , February 15, 2017
How to Build a Better Roadtrip Itinerary Going on a roadtrip? Download the free Roadtrippers app (available on Android and iOS) as it’s great for organizing and planning your drive. It can help you find interesting and… Johnny Jet , February 8, 2017
How to Bypass Annoying Automated Telephone Prompts It seems like more and more companies are implementing automated phone systems these days. When you call their customer service numbers, it feels like an eternity going through the maze… Johnny Jet , January 24, 2017
How to Pay for Parking Using Your Phone The Parkmobile app is perfect for travelers—especially road warriors. Instead of frantically looking for coins to feed a parking meter, drivers can now pay for parking using their smartphones. And… Johnny Jet , January 18, 2017
This Kickstarter Darling Stitches Your 1-Second Videos Into a “Modern Day Visual Diary” Here’s a fantastic app to start using in the new year. 1 Second Everyday started out as a Kickstarter project and it ended up having the most backers ever (over… Johnny Jet , January 10, 2017
Get a Phone Mount to Use GPS in the Car Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Karol, who—inspired by Wednesday’s tip—offers two products that make using… Johnny Jet , January 6, 2017
How to Save Money for Your Summer Vacation It’s 2017, and I know a lot of people who made their New Year resolution to travel more. Unfortunately, many people later claim they can’t afford it (even though they… Johnny Jet , January 4, 2017
How to Take Your Own Passport Photos and Visas for Free I’ve recommended websites, apps and even stores (Costco and AAA) in the past for cheap passport photos, but Passport Booth might take the cake. The ratings are high, reviews are raving and… Johnny Jet , December 13, 2016
How to Visit the White House Without Leaving Your House One of the most desired places for travelers to visit in the United States is the White House. Unfortunately, after the 9/11 terrorists attacks, it isn’t as easy to see… Johnny Jet , December 7, 2016
