How to See Window Views From Around the World My buddy Dan Nainan (here’s my “39 Travel Questions” interview with him) turned me onto WindowSwap. It’s a fantastic website to feature while everyone is advised to stay home unless… Johnny Jet , July 25, 2020
How to Renew Your Passport From Home EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was updated on June 23, 2020. It was originally published on March 1, 2016. If you have a smartphone, an envelope and a credit card, you… Johnny Jet , June 23, 2020
This Portable Safe Helps Keep Your Valuables Safe When You’re on the Go 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 31, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Page for Travelers (UPDATED August 28 at 6:00am ET) My hope is that this coronavirus resource page for travelers will help you make more informed decisions regarding your travel plans, help you get… Johnny Jet , May 29, 2020
Travel Product of the Week: Virtual Post Mail Virtual Post Mail is a pretty novel idea: It’s an online mailbox for your real U.S. post. Basically, you set up an account, which starts at $20 a month, and… Johnny Jet , April 22, 2020
Video: Penguins Touring Shedd Aquarium in Chicago With the COVID-19 situation escalating, people are rightly staying inside (see more on why that’s a good idea here). Businesses are suspending operations, some voluntarily and some as ordered by… Johnny Jet , March 17, 2020
Video: Naomi Campbell’s Airport Routine Have you ever seen Naomi Campbell’s airport routine? Last year, the British model and actress posted the video above to her YouTube channel. In it, she talks to the… Johnny Jet , March 10, 2020
6 Things to Pack When Flying Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak I’ve been wiping down my airplane seat, tray table and entertainment system long before coronavirus became a concern. Call me a germaphobe (I’ve been called worse!) but the thought of… Johnny Jet , March 9, 2020
Product of the Week: Amazon Fire TV Cube I’ve written about Amazon’s Alexa devices many times before (here are eight ways Amazon Echo can help travelers and how to take Alexa along with you when you travel). We… Johnny Jet , March 4, 2020
Video: SNL’s “Airport Sushi” at LaGuardia On Saturday, comedian John Mulaney hosted Saturday Night Live. It was his third time hosting the show, which he’d previously worked at as a writer for many years. Among… Johnny Jet , March 2, 2020
Are You a Frequent Flyer? Check Your Carbon Footprint with This App As flight shaming grows, so do ways to offset some of the damage caused. Check out this convenient way to check carbon footprint with an app. Natasha Gabrielle , February 27, 2020
Video: Grey Whale Playing Near the Manhattan Beach Pier On February 12, employees at the Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier—in my hometown of Manhattan Beach, California—captured a pretty amazing scene: a 33- to… Johnny Jet , February 26, 2020
How to Find a Doctor While Traveling in 39+ Countries It always sucks being sick, but it really sucks when you’re sick and away from home. What do you do if you need a doctor or medical help away from… Johnny Jet , February 26, 2020
Video: Man Re-Creates His Southwest Airlines Proposal for 25th Anniversary Just about 25 years ago, a man named Kyle Friedel proposed to his girlfriend Staci with the help of fellow passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight. I remember the story… Johnny Jet , February 20, 2020
How to See U.S. Embassy Locations and Current Travel Advisories on One Map You may not know it, but the U.S. State Department has a really handy map that you can use when you’re planning (or you’re on) your next international trip. It… Johnny Jet , February 20, 2020
