John Morrison
Founder & Lead Travel Writer
John is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. He writes most of the destination guides on the site, and most of what he publishes is a direct comparison: two places side by side, and an honest answer about which one is actually worth your week.
What John covers
Head-to-head comparisonsTwo destinations, the same trip length and budget, and a straight answer about which one suits which traveller.
Honest verdictsWhere a famous place is overrated, the guide says so, and says what to do instead.
Road trips and weekend getawaysRoutes out of specific US cities, with driving times and what is actually worth stopping for.
Islands and short breaksWhich island, which season, and the trade-off between the popular pick and the quieter one.
How John works
- Every guide is built from independent research. We don’t rewrite Lonely Planet and we don’t aggregate from Reddit.
- No press trips and no sponsored content.
- Where a page carries an affiliate link, the disclosure sits on that page next to the recommendation.
- Figures are cross-checked against official government and tourism board data, and corrected on report.
Recent articles by John
- Scams and Overcharging in Vietnam: How They Actually Work
- Arriving in Vietnam: Airports, Transfers and Your First Hours
- Motorbikes in Vietnam: Licences, Insurance and Staying Safe
- Vietnam by Train: Which Legs Are Worth It
- The 8 Best Road Trips from Philadelphia
- The 8 Best Road Trips from Dallas
Get in touch
- Questions, corrections or a tip: editorial@packzup.com. Confirmed issues are fixed within one to two business days.
- See the full masthead, our editorial standards and AI policy.
