John Morrison

John Morrison

John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip. His guides cover the logistics that matter: how to get there without a tour, where to stay without overpaying, and what to skip entirely. John specialises in offbeat beach destinations, budget-friendly ski country, and shoulder-season travel in places most guidebooks overlook. His work has helped hundreds of thousands of independent travellers plan smarter, cheaper, and more rewarding trips.

15 Best Things to Do in Indonesia (2026 Local Guide)

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Indonesia is 17,508 islands – Bali + Java + Sumatra + Lombok + Komodo + more. This guide ranks 15 essential Indonesian experiences for 2026.

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15 Best Things to Do in Egypt (2026 Local Guide)

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Egypt combines 5000 years of pharaonic history + Nile cruise + Red Sea diving + desert. This guide ranks 15 essential Egyptian experiences for 2026.

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15 Best Things to Do in France (2026 Local Guide)

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France beyond Paris – Provence lavender + Loire châteaux + Normandy beaches + Alps skiing + wine country. This guide ranks 15 essential French experiences

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15 Best Foods to Eat in New York City (2026 Local Guide)

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NYC has 25,000+ restaurants representing every cuisine on Earth. Best pizza, best deli, best pastrami, best dim sum. This guide ranks 15 iconic NYC food ex

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15 Best Things to Do in New York City (2026 Local Guide)

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NYC has 8 million people across 5 boroughs but tourist core is Manhattan + parts of Brooklyn. This guide ranks 15 experiences with practical pricing in 202

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15 Best Things to Do in Rome (2026 Local Guide)

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Rome in 2026 brings the Vatican Holy Year (Jubilee) – the once-every-25-year pilgrimage with restored monuments + extended hours + huge crowds. This guide

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15 Best Things to Do in London (2026 Local Guide)

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London is too big for one trip – 32 boroughs spanning 1,500 sq km. This guide ranks 15 experiences worth your time in 2026, with practical pricing + timing

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