Travel better with JAM

We’re John and Marlee—finance consultants by day, travel planners by passion. After exploring 50+ countries together, we created curated city guides to help you make the most of your time away.

Think of us as that friend who always has great recs—where to eat, what to do, and how to experience a place without wasting time or money. Our guides are personal, practical, and full of things we genuinely loved.

Let us help make your next trip sweeter!

Insightful guides: before and after

Our guides include a beautifully designed PDF eBook for planning ahead, plus a custom Google Maps layer to use on the go. The eBook gives you our take on how to spend 3 perfect days in each city, complete with insider tips, smart time-saving strategies, and local recs you can trust.

Once you’re there, just open Google Maps and you’ll have all our favorite spots—cafés, restaurants, sights, shops, and more—ready to navigate. So when you step out of the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, Rijksmuseum, Hagia Sophia, or Buckingham Palace, you’ll know exactly where to go for that perfect croissant, plate of pasta, or pick-me-up espresso.

Our guides aren’t just lists—they’re curated, thoughtful, and based on places we genuinely loved. No sponsored fluff, no overwhelming options. Just the kind of travel advice you’d want from a well-traveled friend.

ABOUT US

In 2018, we (John and Marlee) got married, packed up our lives in Texas, and moved to London. Since then, we’ve spent over 800 nights—roughly 135 per year—exploring 60+ countries, always hunting down the best local spots and hidden gems.

For years, we shared our travel lists with friends, and they’re the ones who encouraged us to turn this into a business. We’re passionate planners who believe every trip should be unforgettable—without wasting time or money.
Our guides come from real experiences, not influencer perks or AI-generated lists. Just authentic, well-researched recommendations to help you travel smarter.