Founder & Lead Travel Designer

- Jillian Gibas

When I’m not designing travel experiences for my clients all around the world you can find me alongside my husband and our two cats exploring the U.S. in our Nissan cargo van we converted.

My biggest piece of travel advice?
 
Just GO. 

Before starting JLJ Travel, I found myself meticulously planning my own adventures for my husband and myself, which became a common request amongst family and friends.

Before I knew it, my travel philosophy of blending experiences—traditional and luxury, relaxing and adventurous began to take shape. A philosophy, I believe, allows one to understand the fingerprint of a place while exploring all it has to offer.

Sure, we can all use a relaxing vacation where we don’t need to think about anything every now and then, but there’s something SO powerful when we visit a place and see it for what it truly is.

I’m Jillian, the founder and lead travel designer of JLJ Travel. I’m all about building custom itineraries that cater to your unique travel style. As travelers, we all have different interests, goals, and experiences when it comes to visiting a destination.
 
And I’m here to help you bring those to life.

Learn how my Wisconsin roots led me to a life of travel.

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