Lindsay Hackett


I’m Lindsay & I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I began traveling around the globe quite young. The wonders and joy of exploring the world are strongly etched in my childhood memories. My first international trip was to China at age 4. By the time I was 15, I had already visited over 20 countries. I knew early on that seeing the world and visiting people and getting exposed to different cultures was a privilege and a passion and would always be central in my life. It became who I was and what I wanted to be -- I daydreamed about visiting different countries and cultures. To me, experiencing the way people live and where they call home is fascinating, whether it is learning the traditions they hold, tasting and sharing the cuisine that bring families and communities together, or getting to see the overall beauty of different cities and geographies. I'm grateful to have visited over 60 countries and feel enriched by my experiences. I plan to continue exploring the world and learning and growing from my travels. Nothing brings me greater joy than when I’m traveling! I started this Travel Bug website to allow me to share my love of travel with others and maybe get them hooked as well.

I enjoy researching and finding out everything I can before planning a trip, and believe I am an excellent resource for organizing trips. I’ve created this website as a guide to share my recommendations but to also allow for personal 1-on-1 consultation and in-depth conversations on trip planning.