Destinations: Where We Have Been

Similarly to other travel writers and bloggers, I have traveled a fair amount. Over the years, I have been to 50+ countries, and my husband, to even more—having crossed all seven continents. Learn our story here.

Although we have not yet scratched the surface in publishing articles for all destinations, I look forward to sharing our freshest itineraries, planning guides, helpful time-saving tools, and activity recs. If you love this type of travel info, sign up for my monthly Discovery Newsletter and always get my latest updates, how-tos, and ideas for your next trip.

United States

Michigan

Saugatuck, MI Best Walks: Crow’s Nest Trail

Some of the 303 steps leading to the top of Mount Baldhead in Saugatuck, Michigan

Hiking Mt. Baldhead in Saugatuck, MI: What You Need to Know

Ida Red's Cottage and front garden in Saugatuck, Michigan

Meals to Love in Saugatuck, MI: 10 Best Restaurants

Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan, in the summer on a clear blue day

31 Best Things to Do in Saugatuck, MI You Will Love

Lake Michigan waves on at Douglas Beach Park in Douglas, MI on a late afternoon on a sunny fall day

Douglas Beach Park, MI: Everything You Need to Know

Front view of Knotty Pines log-cabin style rental on Goshorn Lake near Saugatuck, Mi

The Best Places to Stay in Saugatuck for Families

Saugatuck town sign seen from the Kalamazoo River in the late afternoon light on a fall day.

Where to Stay in Saugatuck? 8 Amazing Areas

A dad and his daughter on the beach at Saugatuck Dunes State Park on a mostly sunny day with waves and driftwood in the foreground.

Saugatuck Dunes State Park: All You Need to Know

Oval Beach in Saugatuck, MI, mostly overcast sunset on an October day with waves on Lake Michigan

Oval Beach in Saugatuck, MI in the Fall: Your Complete Guide

Peterson Mill in Saugatuck, Michigan reflected in the water on a sunny fall day

Fall Trip: 10 Wonderful Family Things to Do in Saugatuck, MI

Montana

Heavens Peak in Glacier National Park seen in July with traces of snow on top on a sunny summer day with light clouds. Credit: Gatherandgotravel

What to Pack for Glacier: Best Checklist

Hikers crossing Cataract Creek on the Lake Josephine Walk in Glacier National Park on a sunny July day. Credit: Gatherandgotravel.com

10 Best Glacier Nat’l Park Hiking Trails You Will Love

Glacier Boat Company prow with mountains of Two Medicine lake in the background on a sunny summer day in Glacier National Park. Credit: Gatherandgotravel.com

37 Amazing Things to See & Do in Glacier Nat’l Park

View of Missoula, Montana, from Mount Sentinel. Credit: Jon Bilous/Getty Images

3 Perfect Summer Days in Missoula, MT

Hiking trail on Mount Sentinel above Missoula, Montana. Credit: Jon Bilous/Getty Images

39 Amazing Ideas for Things to See & Do in Missoula

Shishito peppers at Belton Chalet in West Glacier, Montana

Glacier Nat’l Park: Best Places to Eat

The Great Bear Inn in West Glacier, near Glacier National Park, Montana, on a sunny summer day. Credit: gatherandgotravel.com

The Best Places to Stay Near Glacier National Park

A mountain and lake view of Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park, Montana. Credit: gatherandgotravel.com

Glacier Nat’l Park: Best Places to Stay in the Park

Crossing a snowy trail on in Glacier National Park, Montana, on a sunny summer day. Credit: Gatherandgotravel.com

The Best of Glacier NP: An Action-Packed 4-Day Itinerary

View of Grinnell Lake from the Grinnell Glacier trail in Glacier National Park on a sunny summer day. Credit: Gatherandgotravel.com

How to Plan a Glacier National Park Trip: 17 Best Tips

Mountains surrounding Swiftcurrent Lake in Many Glacier, Montana, in summer. Credit: Gatherandgotravel.com

Glacier NP Reservation & Pass (2025): All You Need to Know

New England (Vermont & Maine)

Adirondack chairs sitting on the lawn looking out to the Chittenden Reservoir at Mountain Top Resort in Vermont in summer on a sunny day

Why You Will Love Mountain Top Resort in Vermont

Front view of Blueberry Hill Inn in Vermont in July on a sunny day

Discover the Best Way to See Vermont: Inn-to-Inn Walking

View of Acadia National Park coast from the Ocean Path trail on Mount Desert Island, Maine

How to Make the Most of a Week in Acadia National Park

Vermont vista view on fall day with red barn, white church steeple and green grass in foreground, and green mountains in background, on an overcast day.

Best Books Set in Vermont

US Southeast (N. and S. Carolina & Tennessee)

The Liberty Bridge across the Reedy River in Falls Park Greenville, SC

Enjoy a Perfect Weekend in Greenville, SC

Nashville skyline viewed from river on a sunny day. Photo credit: Sean Pavone/Getty Images

The Best Nashville Girl’s Trip Ideas

Back of white bike riding along leafy path next to fence towards mountains in the distance. Credit: Immagini di Michelangelo Operandi

How to Find the Best Asheville, NC, Bike Tours & Paths

View from Wildcat Rock on the Wildcat Rock Trail near Gerton, NC on a mostly overcast day in the summer

How to Hike the Wildcat Rock Trail

A group of six girlfriends sitting at Little Bearwallow Falls on the Wildcat Rock Trail, in Gerton, NC

You’ll Love This Asheville Girls’ Trip

Springtime in downtown Asheville overlooking city skyline with wild rhododendron flowers in the foreground. Credit: Jared Kay/Getty Images.

Best Books Set in Asheville, NC

Blue Ridge mountains vista in the fall on mostly sunny day with light clouds. Credit: Jill Lang/Getty Images

Asheville, NC: Best Dog-Friendly Hikes & Eats

Wisconsin

State Park sign at Cave Point County Park with trees behind it

5 Amazing Door County, WI State Parks You Won’t Want to Miss

Cana Island Lighthouse in Door County on a sunny day with blue skies and no clouds, photo credit: Dawn Demaske/Getty Images

Best of Door County, WI: 3-Day Itinerary

Other Areas

Woman standing with arms out at the Cathedral Rock overlook in Sedona, Arizona

Cathedral Rock: How to Make the Most of Your Hike

Enchantment Resort tennis courts with red rock canyon wall in background in Boynton Canyon, Sedona, Arizona on an overcast day

Enchantment Resort: What I Loved & Didn’t

Outdoor patio at the Hummingbird Restaurant at Mii Amo next to Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona

Get 35 Amazing Places to Go for Your Next Girls’ Trip

Palm trees on white sand beach with clear lagoon in background on sunny day. Credit: Kaspars Grinvalds

31 Warm Winter Break Vacation Ideas Your Family Will Love

Chicago traffic at sunset. Credit: Crisp0/Getty Images

Your Family Will Love These 30 Road Trips Near Chicago

Oak Park, Illinois, Pleasant District Marion Street

Oak Park, IL: Best Shops & Gifts

Interior view of the sanctuary in the Unity Temple, a Frank Lloyd Wright UNESCO World Heritage site in Oak Park, IL.

Exploring the Unity Temple: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Silhouette of a woman reading in a hammock strung between two palm trees at sunset with ocean in background. Credit: Anyaberkut/Getty Images

25 Excellent Books You Will Love Reading About Hawaii

View at Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve on a mostly sunny and clear day

The Best Places for Families to Hike in San Diego

Mexico & Central America

Get 35 Amazing Places to Go for Your Next Girls’ Trip

31 Warm Winter Break Vacation Ideas Your Family Will Love

Aerial view of Ambergris Caye coastline in Belize on a mostly sunny day with light clouds. Credit: Oli Eva/Getty Images

10 Best Places to Stay in Ambergris Caye for Families

A mint green pier with birds on it in Caye Caulker, Belize, on a sunny day with light clouds

Best of Belize: An Active 7-Day Itinerary

Belize dining room palapa at Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge

7 Belize Jungle Lodges You Will Love

Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge sign in the late afternoon light on a sunny day

Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge: What We Loved

Two Mexican Blue Wing butterflies at Green Hills Butterfly Ranch in Belize

36 Best Belize Inland Activities to Love

Overhead drone photo of all of Ixtapa Island. Photo credit: Julio Ramirez/Unsplash

Ixtapa Island: How to Enjoy a Perfect Day at Isla Ixtapa

Club Med Ixtapa view from grass and beach to Isla Ixtapa square image

Club Med Ixtapa: 10 Reasons Why Parents Will Love It

The multicolor Club Med Ixtapa letters next to the beach with palm trees and blue sky in the backdrop.

Club Med Ixtapa Pacific: What to Know Before You Book

Europe

Santorini, Greece, on a sunny day. Credit: Jurgen Reichenpfader

Europe in the Spring: 25 Amazing Itineraries

Ashford Castle near Cong in Ireland with mom and two kids jumping for joy under castle entrance gate

Why We Loved Ashford Castle In Ireland

Path from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg in Switzerland on a clear blue sunny summer day with mountains in the background.

How to Spend 7 Amazing Days in the Bernese Oberland

Young woman walking in the flowers in Gozo, Malta, in the spring on a sunny clear day

4 Perfect Spring Days in Gozo, Malta

Amalfi Coast & Sorrento: Five Amazing Days

Vatican in Rome, Italy. Credit: Tomas Sereda

Four Perfect Days in Rome

A woman in a light brown sweater taking a photo of the Temple of Castor and Pollux in the Roman Forum on a sunny clear day

How to Spend 10 Days in Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Sorrento

View over Budapest framed by foliage on a sunny day. Credit: Geoffrey Taylor.

How to Make the Most of 3 Days in Budapest on a First Visit

About Me

Welcome to Gather and Go Travel, a blog inspiring families, adult friends, and couples to explore US and international destinations and to get outdoors. I am Janice, a world traveler to 50+ countries, a travel writer/blogger, and a book lover. Learn more about me, read our story, and how to work with me. Get my latest updates, how-tos, and trip ideas in my monthly Discovery Newsletter.

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