HOW WE WORK

Useful advice.
Visible sources.

Destinode is a travel publication from ITAMI CREATIVE STUDIO. We are building a collection of planning guides that connect documented destination information with useful ways to compare routes, stays and experiences. These principles guide our work.

Who is behind the guides

Our founder previously worked for a travel company. That background informs our practical approach to trip planning, from connecting routes to checking booking conditions. Read more about Destinode.

Start with primary sources

We prioritise tourism boards, transport operators, attraction operators and government information. Each guide lists the sources used and a source-check date. A source-check date records when references were consulted; it does not promise that prices, schedules or requirements will remain unchanged.

Separate facts from suggestions

Sample routes, packing approaches and comparison criteria are editorial advice. They are not bookings or live availability checks. We do not invent visitor experiences, accommodation inspections, ratings or test results. Supplied destination photography is illustrative and does not establish that an author visited the location.

Help you check the details

Before paying, confirm the actual date, traveller eligibility, final price, cancellation conditions and meeting point with the operator. Entry, customs and regulated matters should be checked through the relevant government authority for your circumstances.

Links and commercial relationships

Some guides contain affiliate links through Travelpayouts or direct partner programs such as GetYourGuide and SafetyWing. We may earn a commission when you buy or book through these links or widgets. We disclose this near the beginning of those guides and beside the booking cards, and mark affiliate links as sponsored for search engines. References remain direct links to the sources behind the guide.

We choose links that fit the planning decision in the article. A commercial relationship is not a firsthand review, a guarantee of availability or a reason to hide restrictions. Compare the complete price and conditions, including direct booking where relevant. Service logos identify their respective providers and remain their trademarks.

How guides are produced

We use AI-assisted research, drafting and site development. References, comparison conditions and uncertainty should remain visible regardless of how a guide is produced. Our articles are planning resources rather than reports of firsthand experience unless a specific experience is expressly documented.

Dates and corrections

Article update dates follow our weekly editorial schedule. The separate source-check date identifies the actual reference review date. Information requiring changes is updated in the article and its reference record.