Travelers Warn of Possible Taxi Payment Scam at SFO Airport If you’ve flown into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lately, you’ve probably noticed something interesting at the taxi stand. It’s almost too easy. You walk out of baggage claim, follow… Johnny Jet , May 6, 2026
Watch Out: Bank of America Warns Travelers About These 3 Growing Scams I just received an email from Bank of America with the subject line: “Watch out for these 3 scams.” At first, I assumed it was a repeat of the same… Johnny Jet , April 25, 2026
Travel Tip: How to Avoid Taxi Scams at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Beyond A post by Stephanie Cohen in the Rick Steves’ Europe Facebook Group has struck a chord with travelers, serving as a crucial warning for anyone arriving at Paris Charles de… Johnny Jet , April 1, 2026
Stay Safe From Bank Jugging: Tips to Protect Yourself After Withdrawing Cash Los Angeles-area law enforcement is warning residents about a growing crime known as bank jugging, a scheme in which criminals target individuals after they withdraw cash from a bank or… Johnny Jet , March 17, 2026
American Grandma Busted in Bahamas for Accidentally Bringing Pistol on Cruise It’s happened again. Another American has been busted overseas with a gun they ‘forgot’ was in their bag or in this case a purse. According to the Daily Mail, “An… Johnny Jet , December 9, 2025
Travel Tip: Pack a Night Light to Avoid Accidents 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 , September 25, 2025
3 Portable Carbon Monoxide Detector Options for Travelers 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 , September 3, 2025
Avoid This Common Hotel Key Card Mistake That Could Risk Your Safety My family and I just returned home from an amazing trip to Chicago, where we stayed at the 21C Museum Hotel. When we checked in, the hotel receptionist handed me… Johnny Jet , August 1, 2025
Airbnb Recommended We Bring This Life-Saving Gadget to Our Vacation Rental 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 , June 13, 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
8 ways to make sure an airline doesn’t lose your bag 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 4, 2025
Video shows how easily thieves can pickpocket you while touring a city I’ve written plenty of tips about how to keep your belongings safe while traveling, and one of the biggest concerns is pickpocketing. Thieves often target tourist hotspots, crowded trains, subways,… Johnny Jet , February 28, 2025
The Surprising Reason to Always Book Vacation Rentals That Have Air Conditioning 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 , September 27, 2024
This is the hurricane app that Floridians use and travelers should too Hurricane season starts on June 1st in the Northern Hemisphere so it’s always prudent to make sure you’re prepared. One app that is an essential resource is the Max Tracker… Johnny Jet , September 25, 2024
San Francisco police use inflatable chicken costume to nab careless drivers It drives me crazy when I try to cross the street in a designated crosswalk and drivers fail to stop. This every day frustration is what makes this recent video… Johnny Jet , September 24, 2024