The Pack Up + Go Blog
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The Pack Up + Go blog is a collection of travel tips, an exploration of amazing US destinations, and info about how our Trips work!
Packed Up + Went: An Alumni Group
Introducing Packed Up + Went - an alumni group for past travelers!
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
The Benefits of Mystery Travel
Want to know how surprise travel helps you and the city that you are visiting? Here are some benefits to mystery travel!
Written by Kelly Schanes
Everything You Need to Know About Pack Up + Go Gift Cards
You are probably familiar with what a gift card is, but you might not know exactly how to use a gift card for a Pack Up + Go surprise vacation. Explore the sign up process and more with us in this gift card guide!
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
Pack Up + Go: 2019 Year in Review
2019 was a BIG year for Pack Up + Go! We are thrilled to share some of our milestones and favorite traveler moments.
Written by The Pack Up + Go Team
How To Stay Comfortable (+ In Style) While Traveling
Comfort doesn’t have to be jeopardized to stay stylish while traveling. Read more for our best tips to do both, just in time for holiday travel!
Written by Laura Slingo
The Ultimate Men's Packing Toiletry Guide
Don’t let packing be a source of stress for you this holiday season. Read out tips on the best tips for packing your toiletry bag!
Written by the Pack Up + Go Team
4 Reasons to Take a Surprise Getaway with Your Girlfriends
Hanging our with your group of girlfriends is always a great time. Imagine how much fun your group would have on a surprise vacation! Here are four reasons to take a getaway with your girlfriends.
Written by the Pack Up + Go Team
Small Business Spotlight: Bike the Burgh Tours
Pack Up + Go is passionate about Small Business and sharing our fantastic partners with all of you. With Bike the Burgh Tours, you can stay active while you explore the rich history + stunning views that Pittsburgh has to offer!
Small Business Spotlight: Walk the Burgh
Pittsburgh is home to the Steelers, more bridges than any other city in the world, and the Big Mac, but did you know it is also one of the most important cities in American history! Visit Pack Up + Go’s hometown and explore our downtown with Walk the Burgh Tours!
Building a Community - Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
Being CEO can be a shock for anyone. Read about how Pack Up + Go CEO + founder, Lillian Rafson got the opportunity to take time to build a community and network with fellow female entrepreneurs through the Tory Burch Foundation.
By Lillian Rafson
U.S. City Parks You Don't Want to Miss
You don’t have to be Leslie Knope to appreciate a good park! Check out this list of awesome city parks that give visitors an urban-meets-rural experience.
Written by: Emily Fitzgerald
Small Business Spotlight: Aspire Tours
Pack Up + Go is passionate about Small Business and sharing our fantastic partners with all of you. Get to know adventure company Aspire Tours from Colorado, one of our partners, in our Small Business Spotlight!
What Self-Care Means to Me
How does a young CEO keep everything organized and stress-free? Patience, practice, and a whole lot more.
Written by Lillian Rafson
Small Business Spotlight: Saratoga Springs Food Tours
Pack Up + Go is passionate about Small Business and sharing our fantastic partners with all of you. Get to know Saratoga Springs Food Tours, one of our Food Tour Partners in our Small Business Spotlight!
Small Business Spotlight: Fat Tire Tours
Pack Up + Go is passionate about Small Business and sharing our fantastic partners with all of you. Get to know Fat Tire Tours, one of our Sightseeing Tour Partners in our Small Business Spotlight!
Small Business Spotlight: Charleston Harbor Tours + Events
Pack Up + Go is passionate about Small Business and sharing our fantastic partners with all of you. Get to know Charleston Harbor Tours + Events, our Tour Partner in Charleston, SC, and its Vice President of Sales + Marketing, Drew Yochum, in this week’s Small Business Spotlight!
Essential Summer Road Trip Songs from the Pack Up + Go Team
We had our team put together their ultimate summer road trip playlist, from old hits to new, pop, country, and R+B, there is something for everyone on this essentials list!
Small Business Spotlight: Founding Footsteps
Pack Up + Go is passionate about Small Business and sharing our fantastic partners with all of you. Get to know Founding Footsteps Tours, our Sightseeing Tour Partner in Philadelphia, PA, and its Tim McAleer, in our weekly Small Business Spotlight!
Unexpected National Parks
Since Pack Up + Go tends to send travelers to more urban areas, we wanted to share some of the National Parks that exist in the cities of our country to continue commemorating National Keep America Beautiful Month.
Written by Amber Quinn
Small Business Spotlight: Savor Saint Louis Food Tours
Pack Up + Go is passionate about Small Business and sharing our fantastic partners with all of you. Get to know Savor Saint Louis Food Tours, our Food Tour Partner in St. Louis, MI, and one of its founders, Jennifer Schmid, in this week’s Small Business Spotlight!