We believe everyone can plan elevated and enriching travel experiences for themselves and their families. And it is why we’ve written extensively on how we plan. Read our tips designed to save you time, provide new resources, and get better results.

Our travel – whether a road trip or an international flight to an exotic locale – has had a profound effect on all members of our family (including on Duffy who joins for the road trips).

So, please join us as we share everything we have discovered over 20+ years of travel. Enjoy our stories, laugh at our mishaps, and learn.

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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, an experienced traveler to over 50 countries and a travel writer, book lover, and blogger. Learn more about me, read our story, and how to work with me.

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