Two hikers swept to their deaths by flash flooding caused by surprise storm A British couple who were hiking through a mountain range in Mallorca, Spain, were swept away by flash flooding after what’s being called a ‘surprise storm’. According to The Guardian,… Natalie DiScala , September 22, 2024
Influencers leave babies alone in cruise ship cabin and spark outrage after posting about it on social media As a mother to two young children, I can attest to the fact that traveling with kids isn’t easy. It comes with unique challenges and parents have to learn to… Natalie DiScala , September 20, 2024
‘This is how horror movies start’: Video of New York City subway shows why you should never lean against a train door If you’ve ever ridden a subway or train, I’m sure you’ve seen the signs or heard the announcements that warn passengers not to lean against the doors. I’m guilty of… Johnny Jet , September 18, 2024
California hiker plunges from popular hiking trail in Maui On Tuesday, the Maui Fire Department reported that personnel were dispatched to help a hiker who had fallen approximately 10 feet onto the rocks below. According to their Facebook post:… Natalie DiScala , September 15, 2024
WARNING: If this can happen at Trader Joe’s, it can happen anywhere; here’s how to protect yourself Travelers have always had to keep their guard up for a number of reasons. One, travelers are usually easy targets since they are often not familiar with the area they’re… Johnny Jet , September 12, 2024
‘Freak accident’ kills three hikers who were sucked into a powerful whirlpool in California A hike along California’s popular Seven Teacups trail turned into an unimaginable tragedy when three hikers died after being sucked into a powerful whirlpool. The three hikers, David Bell, 48,… Natalie DiScala , September 1, 2024
Flight attendant assaulted by homeless man with clothes hanger in room of popular London airport hotel If you subscribe to my daily travel tip newsletter, then you know that I frequently write travel tips on the topic of safety, especially when it comes to hotel rooms…. Johnny Jet , August 22, 2024
Protect your valuables: Why a money belt is essential for travelers A money belt is one of those things that many people don’t use but when things go wrong, they wish they’d just done it the first time they’d thought about… Natalie DiScala , July 10, 2024
Rip current deaths surge: How to spot and survive dangerous currents Now that summer is here, people across the country and around the world are enjoying beach days. But if you’ve been reading the top headlines over the last few weeks,… Johnny Jet , June 26, 2024
Dr. Oz rescues JetBlue passenger with what he calls ‘the best drug we use’ 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 15, 2024
Minnesota tourists zip-tied and robbed at 4am in Los Angeles Airbnb 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 4, 2024
Things Are So Bad For Boeing There’s A New Website To Alert Travelers If They’re On One of Their Planes Things have gotten so bad for Boeing, there’s now a website that will tell travelers if they’re scheduled to fly on one of their planes. It’s no secret that Boeing,… Johnny Jet , March 23, 2024
Video Shows How Easy it is For Thieves to Steal Your Luggage While in a Bar or 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 , March 12, 2024
Videos Show How Easy it is For Thieves to Steal Laptops and Phones: Here’s How to Safeguard Your Stuff My wife and I were recently dining al fresco and I was reminded of an important tip, especially for travelers, though this unfortunate scenario can happen at home, too. When… Johnny Jet , March 11, 2024
I Got Mugged in Barcelona: Here Are 12 Tips To Help You Travel Safe Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication in 2009. Here’s the back story: After hearing my friend’s horrific story about being mugged in Barcelona, I asked… Cynthia Cunniff , February 23, 2024
