Don’t Always Settle for the First Route Waze Gives You Without a doubt one of my top 10 travel apps is Waze. I wrote about it back in 2013. Waze has revolutionized the way people get around. I even use… Johnny Jet , May 15, 2018
Expect Additional Traffic at LAX Believe it or not, traffic at LAX is about to get worse (I didn’t think that was possible, either). According to KABC, “a major project to install two electrical vaults… Johnny Jet , May 8, 2018
Consider Bringing Paper Maps on a Road Trip Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Judy G., who says: “In rural areas or hilly/mountainous areas… Johnny Jet , May 4, 2018
Here’s Where to Start Your Search for Rental Cars I’m quite often asked how I find the cheapest rental cars. I rarely rent cars because when I travel I’m either taking public transportation or Ubers/Lyfts and because I simply don’t… Johnny Jet , April 24, 2018
What You Should Know Before Driving in Thailand Heading to Thailand? If so—and if you ever go—make sure you’re aware of the laws around driving there. As the U.K.’s travel advisory service alerted me this month, “You must… Johnny Jet , March 28, 2018
Don’t Take Rides From Strangers You may have heard this tip before, but it’s worth repeating… I saw a sign (below) at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport recently reminding travelers that “Anyone who asks you if you… Johnny Jet , February 6, 2018
Another Uber Scam to Be Aware of Today’s tip comes via The Points Guy, whose Emily McNutt recently reported on an Uber scam to look out for. It goes like this: You request a ride (typically far… Johnny Jet , January 9, 2018
A Reminder Following the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in California If you live in California like I do, you surely know by now that recreational marijuana is legally for sale as of January 1. You may also have thought about… Johnny Jet , January 3, 2018
How to Keep Snow and Ice Off Your Windshield This Winter I was flipping through my Twitter feed the other day when a tweet from Business Insider caught my attention. The tweet was about a quick-removal snow tarp to keep snow… Johnny Jet , January 3, 2018
The 5 Worst Car Seat Mistakes Parents Make Earlier this month, the Washington Post ran a pretty in-depth story on the subject of car seat mistakes that parents make. These mistakes can be fatal. If you or someone you know has… Johnny Jet , November 16, 2017
5 Survival Tips for Driving (and Not Getting Your Car Stolen) in Italy Everyone loves Italy. I do, too. I’ve traveled there every year for over 40 years. I’ve lived there, I got married there once, I’ve worked there, and I have two… John Boulding , November 3, 2017
Get to Know Your Rental Car Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Rick S. of Pickerington, Ohio, who says: “Frequent travelers are often… Johnny Jet , November 3, 2017
A California Ride to Remember With Cooper Tire Before you drive down the road, how much real thought do you put into one of the biggest safety features on your vehicle? Your four tires and their performance can… Carol Calicchio , September 17, 2017
What to Do When You Get Two Rental Car Keys Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Pat G., who says: “Two tips: With so many cars… Johnny Jet , September 15, 2017
There’s Now an All-Female Taxi Service in Paris I know many women who don’t feel comfortable taking a taxi or a rideshare service (Uber, Lyft) because they’ve read about or seen stories of other women that have been… Johnny Jet , September 12, 2017
