Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Bag (Including $3,000 in Cash) Stolen from DC Restaurant This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , April 21, 2025
Watch: Brazen pickpockets in action on the Metro in Rome This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , March 5, 2025
Common ‘distraction theft’ tactics and how to make sure you don’t fall victim to them Whether you’re strolling around your hometown or exploring a new destination, the last thing you want is to fall victim to a theft, especially one you never saw coming. Unfortunately,… Natalie DiScala , February 28, 2025
Baggage thieves caught on camera at airport carousel: Here’s how to protect your belongings If you’ve been subscribed to my newsletter for some time, then you know I’m a huge proponent of not checking a bag. Before my wife and I had kids, we… Johnny Jet , February 6, 2025
Beware of phone snatchers while traveling, especially in London, England A lot of Americans are going to be traveling to London and other European capital cities this year. As a precaution, travelers should be on the lookout since many locals… Johnny Jet , January 4, 2025
More details emerge about pro golfer being robbed in London: Here’s how to prevent it from happening to you Last week, we learned that professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama, his coach and caddie were robbed in London. They were on their way back from the Paris Olympics and headed to… Johnny Jet , August 18, 2024
Beach crime prevention tips: How to keep your stuff safe while you’re enjoying the sun, sand and surf This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , May 6, 2024
Record Numbers of People are Traveling This Holiday and Thieves Know It – Here’s How to Protect Your Home While You’re Away This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , December 23, 2023
Thieves on a Plane: How to Protect Your Valuables In-Flight Sharing travel stories and tips is what JohnnyJet.com is all about and I share this kind of content daily. But every now and then, I also like to feature reader-submitted… Johnny Jet , December 13, 2023
Rick Steves Got Pickpocketed in Paris: Here’s What He Wants You to Know After “probably about a total of 4,000 days of travel” without being hit by a thief, Rick Steves says he got pickpocketed in Paris one summer. “It was my own… Johnny Jet , July 5, 2023
How to Prevent Items in Your Car From Getting Stolen One of my friends shared a post from NextDoor, a community-based website/app where neighbors share information about everything from noisy neighbors to crime. I wrote about it several years ago… Johnny Jet , August 23, 2021
What to Do If You Lose Your Wallet Losing your wallet on a trip is a worst-case scenario, but if it does happen to you, don’t forget that your life will go on. And just as importantly, there… Johnny Jet , May 1, 2019
Don’t Leave Your Valuables Exposed in a Security Bin Airport security can be a hassle, even with TSA PreCheck (though that helps). But don’t forget that in the process of placing your valuables in a security bin and meeting… Johnny Jet , January 9, 2019
Don’t Do This With Your Hotel Room Key Often when you check into a hotel, the front desk clerk hands you your key in a sleeve that has your room number written on it. While that’s helpful when… Johnny Jet , March 12, 2018
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
