About LazGo
Independent advice. Personal planning. No stock itinerary.
LazGo is a one-person travel planning practice built on a simple idea: the trip should reflect the traveler, not the package.
What makes LazGo different
Built around the traveler.
Independent
Recommendations are not paid placements. The itinerary serves the traveler first.
Personal
A thoughtful intake and real conversation replace assumptions and templates.
Flexible
Choose the level of planning support that matches your trip and budget.
Meet Jake Lazarus
The “Laz” behind LazGo.
Based in Chicago, Jake has traveled for more than 25 years and planned vacations for nearly 15. His experience spans 27 countries, 33 U.S. states, and six continents. That range matters because there is no universal version of a great trip. A honeymoon, family adventure, solo escape, and business trip each need a different rhythm, neighborhood, level of guidance, and kind of support. Jake uses a detailed intake and direct conversation to understand those differences. The goal is not to push a certain hotel or repeat a familiar route. It is to build an itinerary around what you actually care about. For some travelers, that means a complete day-by-day plan. For others, it means the right hotel, a handful of hard-to-find experiences, or a second opinion before booking. The level of help can fit the trip.
Let’s plan a trip that feels unmistakably yours.
Specializations & Certifications
New Zealand is one of the most incredible countries on earth, and as the highest-level specialist certification, I can help you plan the perfect adventure there.
South Africa contains an incredible combination of nature, wildlife, and culture where you can see the big five, hike table mountain, and experience the impactful story of Nelson Mandela.
Kenya features iconic Maasai Mara safaris, the Great Migration, and Amboseli’s elephants. Beyond wildlife, enjoy Diani’s tropical beaches, Mount Kenya trekking, and vibrant cultural encounters with Maasai and Swahili communities. There’s so much to Kenya I can help you experience!
Between my official training and my experience living there for several months, I can help with all of your Australia Travel needs, crafting a unique trip that fits your style.
I can connect you with the perfect National Geographic-led trip to experience incredible natural wonders
I can help you choose your ideal polar expedition cruise at the best prices
LazGo isn’t just here for your adventure travel – we know how to live it up too! From hotel deals to exclusive activities you wouldn’t know existed, I can help you plan your perfect Sin City getaway
