Know&Go Guides
The Packed Bag goes out and gathers the information you need before embarking on your own journey.
“Jobs fill your pockets,
but adventure fills your soul.”— Jamie Lyn Beatty
Know&Go Guide: Santa Ana, Orange County, California
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Santa Ana,’ the beating heart of Orange County.
Know&Go Guide: Lower Manhattan, New York, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Lower Manhattan,’ where New York City began and the best base for your adventure.
Know&Go Guide: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to New Orleans,’ one of the most unique and special places on Earth.
Know&Go Guide: Laurel, Mississippi, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Laurel,’ this Sleeping Beauty “Home Town” has been brought back to life.
Know&Go Guide: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Atlanta,’ where history, culture and food come together in one vibrant destination.
Know&Go Guide: Door County, Wisconsin, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Door County,’ home to fish boils, pristine nature and charming towns.
Know&Go Guide: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Sheboygan,’ the ‘Malibu of the Midwest’ and a lovely town on Lake Michigan.
Know&Go Guide: Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Friday Harbor,’ the largest town on the largest island in the San Juan Islands, the jewels of the Pacific Northwest.
Know&Go Guide: Seattle, Washington, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Seattle,’ the star in movies, subject of songs and setting of books. This lovely city by the sea is worth repeat visits to get its full measure.
Know&Go Guide: Salem, Massachusetts, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Salem,’ where 400 years of history live inside this delightful maritime town.
Know&Go Guide: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Boston,’ a city chock full of history. Many of the crucial events of the American Revolution occurred in or near this city. However, Boston is more than its history and there are many reasons to visit... it just depends on what interests you.
Know&Go Guide: Great Lake Taupo, Taupo, North Island
Centrally located on the North Island, Great Lake Taupo is New Zealand's largest lake. Approximately the size of Singapore, it's looked upon almost as an inland sea.
Know&Go Guide: Queenstown & Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
The Packed Bag’s ‘Know&Go Guide to Queenstown.’ The third largest region in the South Island, Otago has an area of approximately 32,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi). It encompasses the coastal locations of Dunedin (the principal city), Oamaru Balclutha, Alexandra, and the major tourist centres Queenstown and Wanaka.
Know&Go Guide: Southland, South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand can be a chameleon, evoking remembrance of other places, making it an excellent filming location. Southland is the region that most evokes the northern hemisphere, particularly Scotland - there's an amazing similarity to the Scottish Highlands in parts - Scandinavia and Alaska.
