The Bag That Will Keep You Safe in an Emergency The VLES GO-bag is indeed the bag that will keep you safe in an emergency. It was designed and founded by Karina and Stuart Warshaw, who have collectively worked as… Johnny Jet , November 20, 2017
The 25 Countries Where the Most Americans Are Killed When the State Department issues a travel warning for a country, is it safe to travel there? In this extremely in-depth post, Ian Greenleigh of data.world examines seven years of… Johnny Jet , October 25, 2017
Keep Your Stuff Safe at the Grocery Store I posted an image recently on my Instagram account of the produce section of a grocery store. I asked my friends if I was a weirdo because I love to… Johnny Jet , October 19, 2017
Why You Don’t Want to Put Anything of Value in Your Suitcase Here’s why you don’t ever want to put anything of value in your suitcase. A 27-year-old airport worker from Phuket International Airport was caught on camera going through checked luggage… Johnny Jet , October 18, 2017
10 Tips for Drinking Alcohol Abroad From an Insurance Provider Following reports of authorities seizing 10,000 gallons of tainted alcohol in Mexico, it’s important to take a minute to review safe travel practices, especially if you plan to consume alcohol… Johnny Jet , August 25, 2017
The State Department Has Issued a Travel Advisory for Cancun and Playa del Carmen As reported by Bloomberg, the U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory pertaining to travel to “parts of Mexico including Cancun and Playa del Carmen, as homicides rise at… Johnny Jet , August 23, 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
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
A Surprising Risk for Parents at Theme Parks With summer coming, theme parks are going to soon be packed—and a haven for crooks. Something I didn’t really think to worry about before Jack was the risk of having… Johnny Jet , May 29, 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
A Story That Shows the Importance of Getting Travel Insurance I recently received the email (etc.) below from one of my readers. The story it tells shows the importance of getting travel insurance (I work with and recommend Allianz) and… Johnny Jet , April 17, 2017
Video: Make Sure Your Connecting Room Door Is Locked Always check to make sure your connecting room door is locked (if you have one). Recently, while staying at the Hyatt Regency in Denver, I noticed that the lock was… Johnny Jet , March 23, 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
Take Your Passport Cover Off I recently received a question from a reader D. Graff that inspired this tip: “Three years ago you made a comment about a passport cover and gave a site to… Johnny Jet , February 8, 2017
The Safest and Most Dangerous Places to Drive Sadly, two Major League Baseball players died on Sunday in separate car accidents in the Dominican Republic (D.R.). I’ve always known that car accidents are the leading cause of deaths… Johnny Jet , January 24, 2017