Don’t Leave Spare Hotel Keys Lying Around Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Rob W., who says: “Last week I had some stuff… Johnny Jet , September 8, 2017
Keep Your Gas Tank Full in Advance of a Storm This might be a little late for Florida residents, but for people in the Carolinas and other places—and for future storms—here’s some good advice: At the first sign of a… Johnny Jet , September 7, 2017
Get the Hell Out of Florida Ahead of Hurricane Irma I don’t mean to be an alarmist, but after seeing a tweet from a popular meteorologist, I’m extremely concerned about Hurricane Irma. It said: “With sustained winds of 180mph, #Irma… Johnny Jet , September 6, 2017
Arm Yourself With a “Sound Grenade” for Added Protection If you’re a nervous or cautious traveler, you might want to check out the eAlarm from BASU. According to the website, it can be used as a crime deterrent, animal repellent… Johnny Jet , August 1, 2017
Crime and Place: A Good Tool for Safer Solo Travel Here’s an interesting iOS-only app that a reader just tipped me off to. Karen T writes, “When I travel in the US (and especially when planning), I use an app… Johnny Jet , August 1, 2017
Bring Outlet Covers When Traveling With a Toddler My wife and I are new parents (Jack was born in September), and we just started traveling with our son a few months ago. We’re quickly learning tips and tricks… Johnny Jet , August 1, 2017
Beware of Tainted Alcohol in Mexico According to USA TODAY, the US State Department last week warned travelers to Mexico of the potential dangers of tainted alcohol that could cause sickness and blacking out. In an email,… Johnny Jet , July 31, 2017
Brilliant Reflective Stick-On Strips: Inexpensive, Easy to Use & Life-Saving I’m fortunate to get travel products sent to me often to test out. One that caught my eye this week is stick-on reflective strips from Brilliant Reflective. What I love… Johnny Jet , June 26, 2017
21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You Reader’s Digest recently ran an informative post on “21 things a burglar won’t tell you”—or, in other words, 21 tips to help keep you and your belongings safe from potential… Johnny Jet , June 26, 2017
Americans Are More Wary of Self-Driving Cars Than Commercial Space Travel Are self-driving cars the future? What about commercial space travel? It sure looks like both are edging closer, but Americans may not be ready for them just yet, according to… Johnny Jet , June 19, 2017
Bring a Lock for Extra Security Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Richard, who in responding to my stroller/amusement park tip says: “I… Johnny Jet , June 9, 2017
What to Do if You’re in the Bathroom During Severe Turbulence TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen recently did a piece (above) on how to stay safe when dangerous turbulence hits your plane. It’s an informative segment, especially after more than two dozen… Johnny Jet , May 24, 2017
How to Avoid Being Mugged Jeff Rossen, an investigative reporter for NBC’s TODAY, recently aired an eye-opening segment in which he goes inside a prison and interviews a convicted felon currently doing 25 years to life for robbery…. Johnny Jet , April 25, 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
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
