Editorial Policy
Our editorial process is designed to keep every guide useful, honest, and up-to-date. This page explains how we research, write, review, and correct our content.
Content Review Workflow
Every guide passes through a multi-stage review before publication.
- 1
Topic Selection
We select topics based on traveler demand, seasonal relevance, and coverage gaps rather than affiliate revenue potential.
- 2
Research & Drafting
Drafts are built from primary sources and cross-referenced with official tourism data, government resources, and direct operator information.
- 3
Editorial Review
A section editor reviews the draft for factual accuracy, structure, clarity, and alignment with our style guide.
- 4
Fact-Check Pass
Claims that affect traveler decisions (prices, opening hours, transport times) are verified against at least one authoritative source.
- 5
Publication & Monitoring
After publishing, we monitor reader feedback and ranking signals to identify pages that need revision.
Source Verification
We distinguish between primary sources (official tourism boards, government resources, and direct operator websites), secondary sources (reputable publications with their own editorial standards), and tertiary sources (aggregators and user-generated content). Recommendations should be grounded in the first two tiers.
Primary sources
Tourism boards, government resources, direct operator pages, and official event calendars
Secondary sources
Established travel publications with named authors and editorial standards, peer-reviewed academic work on the destination
Tertiary sources
User review aggregators, community forums, unverified social media — used only for qualitative context, never for factual claims
Update Cadence
Travel information decays quickly. We refresh content on a tiered schedule based on how time-sensitive the details are.
| Volatility Tier | Review Frequency | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| High-volatility | Every 2–3 months | Pricing, schedules, transit routes, opening hours, seasonal events |
| Medium-volatility | Every 6 months | Top attractions, neighborhood guides, restaurant picks, nightlife |
| Low-volatility | Annually | Cultural context, historical background, geographic overviews, packing advice |
Corrections & Feedback
If you find an error, email our editorial team. We verify, correct, and — when the correction affects a traveler decision — update the article's lastUpdated timestamp and add a brief note at the bottom of the page. We do not silently rewrite content.
AI Tool Disclosure
We use automated tools for research organization, drafting assistance, link checks, and language review. Publication requires a documented editorial QA pass, source-supported travel-critical claims, and clear handling of uncertainty. We correct verified errors and disclose material commercial relationships.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some of our guides contain affiliate links to tour operators and booking platforms. When you book through these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships never influence which providers we recommend — our rankings are based on usefulness, reliability, and traveler fit. Affiliate links are disclosed inline where they appear.
Questions about our editorial process? Contact our team.