Our editorial approach
Interesting first. Buyable second.
Every selection should have a reason. Every page should answer a question worth asking.
Begin with a life, not a link
We consider connection to place, usefulness, the recipient, packing constraints and what happens after the trip. A product is not included because a commission is available. Choosing not to buy anything is a valid outcome.
Say what we know
None means no meaningful object-specific research or first-hand experience. Development maturity is separate from experience. Researched means evaluated through identified object-specific sources; a planning brief is not research. Seen means directly observed. Purchased means bought by the named contributor. Tested means tried under a documented method with stated limits. None of these labels substitutes for evidence, and researched does not imply hands-on experience.
Give claims a source
Cultural, historical, origin, material and performance claims need traceable sources. We distinguish where an object was designed, made and sold. Words such as authentic, best and guaranteed require specific justification rather than confidence alone.
Keep relationships visible
Editorial links, affiliate links, paid placements and publisher-owned interests are different relationships. We disclose them near the relevant recommendation. Payment does not establish quality, and ownership gives an object no automatic priority.
Review what can change
Prices and availability need a recorded check date. Unchecked details remain unknown. A lost offer does not erase the object or the article. Updated and reviewed dates change only when the underlying work happens, never to imply freshness.
Correct the record
Material corrections should be explained on the affected page, with the change and date recorded in Git. A monitored contact and named responsible editor must be established before launch. No unmonitored contact address or nonfunctional form is presented here.
Use AI with an editor
AI can help organize, draft and check work. It cannot provide firsthand experience or approve its own publication. A human editor remains responsible for sources, voice, selection and factual accuracy.
Treat imagery as evidence, too
Photographs need rights, captions and accurate context. Generated imagery is labeled as illustration and must not stand in for proof that an object was seen, purchased or tested. The homepage uses a typographic illustration. It is not travel evidence.
Leave room for an honest limit
A short piece with something specific to say is better than a full-looking page built on assumptions. These prototypes remain visibly provisional until their reporting is complete.