NOTE FROM JOHNNY: One huge challenge for everyone traveling to Europe and abroad is trying to stay connected without going broke. Since I’m not an expert, I asked my buddy Sebastian Harrison, CEO of Cellular Abroad (they supply all of National Geographic Traveler’s cell phones) to write a post on this subject. Full disclosure: I [...]
A few months ago I became one of Microsoft Windows Champions — I don’t get financial compensation but I do get some cool gadgets for free. It was a no brainer since I’ve been a Microsoft user for the last 17 years, and I can’t imagine staying on top of my work without their software. [...]
By Natalie DiScala Last week, I attended the LA Times Travel Show and got to meet lots of great people in the travel industry and was introduced to a variety of fun new products. One of my favourites: The Ollo Clip. What is it? The Ollo Clip is a small three-in-one lens that easily snaps [...]
“There is but one Paris and however hard living may be here, and if it became worse and harder even—the French air clears up the brain and does good—a world of good.” ― Vincent van Gogh It’s one of my favorite cities in the world. From the first time I visited Paris, I was taken [...]
I have a confession to make. I am a power monger. Hungry for power, cell phone power, that is. Not sure if it’s because I have a ‘vintage’ 3G iPhone with a lousy battery or I am simply a cell phone abuser, but my phone is almost always flashing the annoying ‘low battery’ alert. When [...]
ThisLife is a new cloud photo service (with storage) that was created by a pair of loving parents who wanted an easier way to organize, view and share their children’s photos and videos. What makes ThisLife different from the other services out there is the visually stunning, smooth page scrolling timeline of all your photos. [...]
“Most people love sleeping in their own beds but one of my secrets to being on the road for 220 plus days a year is having a bed that’s not that comfortable. Smart, eh? I really started enjoying sleeping in hotels back in 1999 (the same year I started JohnnyJet.com) when Westin Hotels introduced their [...]
When packing for a safari in Africa, one of the most important tips is to be practical. Pack as little as possible and include items that are versatile and can be worn multiple times in different ways. One of the best I found and used basically every day while on safari was a simple headband [...]
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