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Johnny Jet's Travel Podcast

Johnny Jet's Travel Podcast

By Johnny Jet

Johnny Jet has traveled over 3 million miles and close to 100 countries. Since he's not traveling (thanks Covid19) he's interviewing big-time travelers and giving the latest travel news, deals and tips.
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Unofficial Guide's Secrets to Saving Time and Money at Universal Orlando, Disney World & Disneyland

Johnny Jet's Travel PodcastFeb 12, 2021

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All of Your 2023 Cruise Questions Answered By an Expert Who Has Been on 310 Cruises

All of Your 2023 Cruise Questions Answered By an Expert Who Has Been on 310 Cruises

Stewart Chiron, aka The Cruise Guy, has been on 310 cruises, including two in the last month. Stewart was kind enough to answer every question I threw at him. Plus, we spoke about how cruising has changed since the pandemic and he offered up his best cruise tips.

Jun 11, 202333:11
What You Need To Know About Renewing or Getting an Emergency Passport in the U.S.

What You Need To Know About Renewing or Getting an Emergency Passport in the U.S.

I recently interviewed David J. Alwadish, who CEO of ⁠ItsEasy.com⁠ and arguably founded the passport expediting business decades ago. I asked David a lot of passport-related questions, including where people can get one in an emergency.

Jun 04, 202325:34
10 Things You Never Knew About Italy

10 Things You Never Knew About Italy

Sebastian Harrison was born in Rome and now splits his time between Italy and California. I asked him all kinds of questions and Sebastian shared some amazing travel tips to make your trip to Italy so much better, including how much to tip, how to spot real gelato and the apps to download to get around and stay connected with loved ones. He even shared a top secret beach, which he describes as one of the nicest beaches in the world.

May 27, 202335:06
12 Things to Know Before You Go to London

12 Things to Know Before You Go to London

Yesterday, I interviewed my friend Julie, known to many as A Lady In London, about 12 things to know before you go to London. She is originally from San Francisco but moved to London and now runs an award-winning travel and lifestyle blog. In this episode, she shares a ton of great tips for anyone planning a trip to one of my favorite cities in the world: London.

Sep 09, 202221:21
Cybersecurity and Fraud Expert Shares Tips on How Not to Get Scammed When Traveling

Cybersecurity and Fraud Expert Shares Tips on How Not to Get Scammed When Traveling

Adam Levin is a nationally recognized expert on cybersecurity, privacy, identity theft, fraud and personal finance. He was kind enough to take all of my questions on how travelers can protect themselves against getting scammed. We talked about everything from paying for gas at the pump to how to detect hidden cameras in vacation rentals.

Jul 27, 202226:58
This $5 Luggage Service Guarantees Your Checked Airline Bag Will Arrive or They'll Pay You $1,000

This $5 Luggage Service Guarantees Your Checked Airline Bag Will Arrive or They'll Pay You $1,000

I just interviewed CD Lazear, an executive at Blue Ribbon Bags, which is a $5 service that guarantees your bag will arrive at your destination airport within 96 hours or you get $1,000.

Jul 20, 202231:36
Raw Travel Host Tests Positive for COVID in Paris. Here's what he learned.

Raw Travel Host Tests Positive for COVID in Paris. Here's what he learned.

My buddy Robert Rose, who hosts the popular travel show Raw Travel, tested positive for COVID-19 two days after arriving in Paris. He was kind enough to share his experience and what he learned from his mistakes to help others when they travel internationally.

Jun 13, 202235:24
An American in Berlin: What it's Like to Travel Around Europe and More

An American in Berlin: What it's Like to Travel Around Europe and More

My buddy Adam Parken lives and works in Germany for Blacklane. He travels around Europe with his three kids and has great tips and incredible stories including being a batboy for the Texas Rangers and for the visiting team playing the Boston Red Sox.

May 11, 202235:04
Where Affluent Americans Are Traveling This Summer

Where Affluent Americans Are Traveling This Summer

Virtuoso, the world’s leading international luxury travel agency network, has identified where affluent Americans are traveling this summer. Thanks to travel’s unprecedented resurgence and Virtuoso’s data warehouse of more than $49.5 billion in travel bookings, they were able to pinpoint the top 10 domestic and international destinations for the 2022 summer season. I sat down with Misty Belles,  Virtuoso's Vice President, Global Public Relations, to talk about the findings.

May 05, 202215:44
What's it like for an American to travel to Thailand right now? (April 2022)

What's it like for an American to travel to Thailand right now? (April 2022)

Travel writer Kevin Revolinski, aka The Mad Traveler, has traveled to 75+ countries and lived abroad in several, including Thailand, Turkey, Italy, Guatemala and Panama. He's currently based in Madison, Wisconsin but just arrived in Thailand to share his travel tips.

Apr 10, 202223:58
All of Your 2022 Cruise Questions Answered by a Cruise Expert

All of Your 2022 Cruise Questions Answered by a Cruise Expert

Stewart Chiron, aka The Cruise Guy, has been on 289 cruises, including 13 in the last eight months. Stewart was kind enough to answer every question I threw at him, from how has cruising changed since the pandemic to which ships are the most luxurious and which ports are his favorite.

Mar 20, 202231:04
All Your Passport and Visa Questions Answered By An Expert

All Your Passport and Visa Questions Answered By An Expert

Ever since the pandemic began, the number of questions and emails I received regarding passports and visas doubled. It’s always been stressful to get a last-minute passport or visa but the pandemic has made things even more challenging. That’s why I invited Philip Diack on my show. Philip started PassportsAndVisas.com over 20 years ago so he has seen it all and is the perfect person to answer passport and visa questions. I learned a lot from our 24-minute conversation.

Jan 26, 202223:60
Talking Travel with my Travel Agent

Talking Travel with my Travel Agent

My travel agent, who has been to 91 countries and is such an aviation geek that he can tell you the type of plane overhead just by the sound of its engines, sat down with me to talk travel. I asked him all kinds of questions including which destinations he’s booking, which ones he’s not and his tricks for saving his clients money.

Jan 23, 202233:07
What It's Like for an American to Test Positive for COVID While Visiting Paris

What It's Like for an American to Test Positive for COVID While Visiting Paris

I just interviewed Christina Bernstein an American vacationing in Paris and discovered she caught COVID on her last day. Fortunately, she’s fully vaccinated, boosted and had very mild symptoms. I asked Christina all kinds of questions and she was kind enough to share her experience including how much extra she spent on COVID precautions. 

Jan 20, 202218:38
What It's Like to Test Positive for Covid at Baha Mar and Take Their Private Jet Back to the U.S.

What It's Like to Test Positive for Covid at Baha Mar and Take Their Private Jet Back to the U.S.

To attract vacationers, Baha Mar introduced a Travel with Confidence program,which promises that should a guest test positive for COVID-19 during their stay, they will provide courtesy accommodations and a daily dining credit of $150 per person per day, for up to 14 days in quarantine or provide a private jet for them and their immediate family to the U.S. free of charge. Turns out a friend of mine experienced it and here’s what it was like.

Jan 14, 202221:43
39 Travel Questions with Captain Sandy from Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean

39 Travel Questions with Captain Sandy from Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean

Captain Sandy from Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean shares her travel history, preferences and dreams. 

Dec 15, 202119:27
Talking International Travel, Mexico and Day of The Dead with Tech Guru Leo Laporte

Talking International Travel, Mexico and Day of The Dead with Tech Guru Leo Laporte

Tech guru Leo Laporte just returned from Mexico for Day of the Dead. Here’s how his trip went.

Nov 09, 202145:20
What It's Like Flying via Singapore, Doha and Traveling Around Thailand's “No Quarantine” Sandbox

What It's Like Flying via Singapore, Doha and Traveling Around Thailand's “No Quarantine” Sandbox

Valerie Joy Wilson, an American solo travel expert, just returned from three weeks in Thailand. She fills us in what it's like flying via Singapore, Doha and traveling around Thailand's “No Quarantine” Sandbox. She also shares the importance of travel insurance.

Oct 10, 202126:11
Wait, What?! Miami and JFK Tops J.D. Power’s North America Airport Satisfaction Study! Here's Why

Wait, What?! Miami and JFK Tops J.D. Power’s North America Airport Satisfaction Study! Here's Why

I just interviewed Mike Taylor of J.D. Power to discuss the results of their North America Airport Satisfaction Study and what else he’s seeing in the travel industry. 

Oct 08, 202124:11
What's It Like As An American Traveling In Europe During COVID-19

What's It Like As An American Traveling In Europe During COVID-19

Nomadic Matt, who runs NomadicMatt.com, just returned from 80 days in Europe! He spent the summer bouncing around the Greek islands and four other countries. He has plenty of tips for American's hopping the pond. 

Sep 12, 202129:26
New Zealand Lockdown (Aug 2021): What's It's Like To Live In Auckland From An American

New Zealand Lockdown (Aug 2021): What's It's Like To Live In Auckland From An American

I interviewed is a travel writer named Jules Older, who lived in San Francisco with his wife but used to teach in New Zealand. When the pandemic hit and they saw how the New Zealand government was handling the crisis, they packed up their belongings and moved, all within three weeks. That was back in August of 2020. I checked in with Jules to see if he still loves living in New Zealand.

Aug 29, 202128:09
UPDATE: An American Living In New Zealand During COVID-19

UPDATE: An American Living In New Zealand During COVID-19

In mid-2020, travel writer Jules Older and his wife packed up their apartment in San Francisco and moved to New Zealand to escape COVID-19. When I interviewed him in November of 2020, it was a lot different than it is today (August 14, 2021).

Aug 14, 202131:04
Maui Travel Tips From an Elite Travel Advisor

Maui Travel Tips From an Elite Travel Advisor

Stacy H. Small, who books travel for Elite Travel around the world, shares tips for her home island of Maui.

Aug 11, 202129:43
39 Travel Questions with Pauline Frommer

39 Travel Questions with Pauline Frommer

Pauline Frommer is Co-President of Frommer Media LLC with her father Arthur Frommer. The company publishes the Frommer’s guidebooks, and Frommers.com. She is author of Frommer’s New York City Day by Day and Frommer’s EasyGuide to New York City.

Jul 15, 202127:39
Travel Tips to U.S. National Parks from Park Ranger John

Travel Tips to U.S. National Parks from Park Ranger John

Are you planning a trip to one of the 423 National Parks? If so, then don't miss these valuable tips from a 20 year park ranger veteran.

Jun 11, 202122:11
Travel Safety Tips From A Security Expert and Former LAPD Detective

Travel Safety Tips From A Security Expert and Former LAPD Detective

Kevin Coffey is a travel security expert, who’s been featured numerous of times on Oprah, CNN, Fox News, ABC’s 20/20 … We’ve spoken many times at the same travel conferences so I know firsthand that he knows his stuff.   That’s because Kevin spent several decades as a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department and was responsible for the creation of the LAPD’s LAX Airport Crimes Investigation detail. There he led the investigation of crimes committed against travelers at LAX airport, surrounding hotels, and car rental agencies. So now you can see why I asked Kevin to come on my podcast. He has tons of stories and tips and the man can speak for days. His website is KevinCoffey.com

Jun 05, 202138:24
Chicago Travel Tips With Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano

Chicago Travel Tips With Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano

Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano are a husband and wife duo that are fixtures on the Chicago media landscape. They co-anchored multiple radio and TV shows and know the Windy City better than anyone. Bob currently hosts WGN's morning show while Marianne is sharing her incredible lifestyle tips and recipes on Savvy-planet.com. I was fortunate to get them to share some of their favorite Chicago restaurants and the must thing attraction for every visitor. 

May 20, 202135:22
What’s It Like To Travel To And Quarantine In Thailand During COVID-19?
May 04, 202127:03
Tips and Tricks To Renting A Car

Tips and Tricks To Renting A Car

I recently interviewed Tammilee from TammileeTips.com who was a car rental executive for 13 years before starting her popular travel and food blog. Here's how she finds the cheapest deals and makes sure she's not going to get dinged by the agencies. 


Apr 30, 202128:24
What it's like to live and travel to Puerto Rico During COVID

What it's like to live and travel to Puerto Rico During COVID

I interviewed traveler extraordinaire, Stephen Chrisanthus, about what it's like to live and travel to Puerto Rico during COVID-19.  

Apr 13, 202125:34
Managing Travel Anxiety Due to COVID-19

Managing Travel Anxiety Due to COVID-19

I just interviewed Christine Deschemin, a certified clinical hypnotherapist based in Hong Kong, who shares some tips on how to manage travel anxiety. If her name sounds familiar it’s because she recently partnered with Cathay Pacific Airlines, providing audio to passengers while flying to help them to relax and enjoy their flight.

Apr 11, 202113:21
How To Find Cheap Flights with Scott Keyes (Founder of Scott's Cheap Flights)

How To Find Cheap Flights with Scott Keyes (Founder of Scott's Cheap Flights)

If you're looking to find cheap flights then you will want to listen to my interview with one of the masters. Scott Keyes is the founder of Scott's Cheap Flights and has been finding ridiculously inexpensive airfares for years. 

Mar 30, 202145:08
Travel Planners Radio Show with Kevin and Sue McCarthy

Travel Planners Radio Show with Kevin and Sue McCarthy

Here's a twist ... Kevin and Sue McCarthy hosts of the Travel Planners Radio Show just sent me the files from my guest appearance from their show today. So instead of just filing the files away I'm uploading them here. 

Mar 28, 202117:58
39 Travel Questions with Laura Davidson

39 Travel Questions with Laura Davidson

Laura Davidson is the founder of LDPR, a leading travel and lifestyle PR agency based in NYC with staff in CHI, LA, SFO and was named one of the top PR agencies for 2021 by Forbes magazine. Laura’s traveled to 100 countries so I asked her all kinds of questions including her best travel tips.

Mar 25, 202126:38
Two Doctors Talk About Traveling During COVID with Kids

Two Doctors Talk About Traveling During COVID with Kids

Doctors Flora Sinha and Sanjay Sinha will soon be traveling to Hawaii with their 5-year-old. We sat down for a chat about traveling during COVID-19 with kids

Mar 21, 202139:20
My Cousin Einar's Camping and RV Tips For First Timers

My Cousin Einar's Camping and RV Tips For First Timers

My Cousin who runs the blog Einar's Camping Tips shares some of his top tips for first time campers.

Mar 13, 202130:28
How To Become an International Cat Sitter and What's it Like to be "Stuck" in NZ During Covid

How To Become an International Cat Sitter and What's it Like to be "Stuck" in NZ During Covid

Nicole Gustas traded a desk job for life as a digital nomad. She and her partner put their stuff in storage and have been housesitting around the world for three years. I asked her all kinds of questions about being a cat sitter, being “stuck” in New Zealand for a year and where she thinks the cheapest places in the world are to live.

Mar 05, 202133:45
What’s it Like to Travel and Live in Anguilla

What’s it Like to Travel and Live in Anguilla

I sat down with Shannon Kircher who is a travel blogger originally from California and is now also working as a hotelier in Anguilla (Frangipani Beach Resort). She's been living on the beautiful Caribbean island since 2013.

Feb 23, 202133:22
Unofficial Guide's Secrets to Saving Time and Money at Universal Orlando, Disney World & Disneyland

Unofficial Guide's Secrets to Saving Time and Money at Universal Orlando, Disney World & Disneyland

Guide book author, Seth Kubersky, shares how to save big at Universal Orlando, Disney World & Disneyland

Feb 12, 202121:09
39 Travel Questions With Richard Bangs

39 Travel Questions With Richard Bangs

Richard Bangs has oft been called the father of modern adventure travel, and the pioneer in travel that makes a difference, travel with a purpose. He led first descents of 35 rivers around the globe, including the Yangtze in China and the Zambezi in Southern Africa. Richard has published more than 1000 magazine articles, 19 books, produced a score of documentaries, lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Geographic Society, the Explorers Club and hosted a TV show.

Feb 05, 202136:17
What's It Like To Live in Vietnam During COVID-19

What's It Like To Live in Vietnam During COVID-19

James Clark is an Australian travel blogger at nomadicnotes.com, and writes about transport and infrastructure in Southeast Asia at livinginasia.co. He is currently based in Ho Chi Minh City and sits down with Johnny to talk about what it's like to live in Vietnam and how affordable it is to live.

Feb 03, 202125:23
39 Travel Questions with Geoffrey Weill

39 Travel Questions with Geoffrey Weill

Geoffrey Weill is a widely published travel writer and photographer and has visited more than 100 countries. He is the founder and president of WEILL, an award-winning tourism and travel-related public relations and marketing company. His first book was just released and is called All Abroad: A Memoir of Travel and Obsession.

Jan 23, 202115:47
What's It Like to Live In Australia During COVID-19 (January 2021)

What's It Like to Live In Australia During COVID-19 (January 2021)

My buddy Nick Wayland (he owns TravMedia) splits his time between Sydney, New York and Florida sat down with me to talk about what it's been like to live in his native Australia during COVID-19. He's been there since March 2020 so he's been there for the duration. 

Jan 20, 202125:18
An American Living In New Zealand During COVID-19

An American Living In New Zealand During COVID-19

In mid 2020, Travel writer Jules Older and his wife packed up their apartment in San Francisco and moved to New Zealand to escape COVID-19.

Jan 03, 202116:11
What's It Like to Live In New Zealand During COVID-19

What's It Like to Live In New Zealand During COVID-19

I sat down with my former neighbor from Manhattan Beach who moved to New Zealand several years ago to find out what's it like to live there as an American during COVID-19.

Dec 30, 202020:00
The Cheapest Countries to Live and What’s It Like to Live In Mexico?

The Cheapest Countries to Live and What’s It Like to Live In Mexico?

Why do Americans move abroad? According to our expert are to save money, for better weather or political reasons. Tim Leffel is an award-winning travel writer whose stories have appeared in more than 50 publications and is the founder of the Cheapest Destinations blog. He’s also the author of five books including A Better Life for Half the Price. Tim grew up in Virginia but is now based in Guanajuato, Mexico and was kind enough to sit down for a 17-minute interview with me, answering my questions about living abroad, especially in Mexico since that’s the number one choice for Americans.

Nov 03, 202022:55
39 Travel Questions with Kim Haas

39 Travel Questions with Kim Haas

Kim Haas is the host of Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas, a new travel series on public television and it premieres this month. Kim has been active in Afro-Latino issues for more than a decade and sat down with Johnny to talk about her favorite places and best travel tips.

Sep 07, 202034:40
Everything You Need to Know About Hawaii During COVID-19 and When Can We Visit Again?

Everything You Need to Know About Hawaii During COVID-19 and When Can We Visit Again?

Since so many people want to know what’s going on in Hawaii these days, when the islands will open to tourists and what it’s like to live there during a quarantine, I asked Hawaii guru Nathan Kam if he wanted to sit down for a virtual chat. He obliged and you can listen to the interview here!

Sep 04, 202035:09
39 Travel Questions with Bruce Poon Tip  

39 Travel Questions with Bruce Poon Tip  

Bruce Poon Tip has become a global leader in social entrepreneurship, leadership, immersive travel, and innovation. He is best-known as the founder of G Adventures, an award-winning small group adventure travel company and pioneer of community tourism, and the world's largest small group adventure travel company with 200,000 travelers per year and more than 750 tours across all seven continents. Bruce’s first book, Looptail, was released in 2013 and became a New York Times Best Seller.

Aug 25, 202049:20
39 Travel Questions with Actor Andrew McCarthy

39 Travel Questions with Actor Andrew McCarthy

39 Travel Questions with actor, director, traveler and member of the Brat Pack, Andrew McCarthy

Aug 23, 202039:56