Trips & Tips was founded in 2010 with a single purpose: to give American travelers the honest, accurate, and timely information they need before and during trips abroad. In a world flooded with sponsored content and affiliate-driven "advice," we set out to be something different — an independent newsroom that answers to its readers, not its advertisers.
What We Do
We cover international travel from an American perspective. That means visa requirements, entry restrictions, airline route changes, hotel openings, safety advisories, and destination guides — all filtered through the lens of what matters most to US passport holders traveling overseas. Our reporters and contributors are based around the world, giving us on-the-ground perspective that no algorithm can replicate.
Our Editorial Standards
Every article published on Trips & Tips goes through editorial review before it goes live. We verify claims with primary sources — official government advisories, airline statements, hotel spokespersons, and local authorities — before publishing. When facts change, we update our articles and note the correction at the bottom of the piece.
We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. Airlines, hotels, and destinations cannot purchase favorable reviews or guaranteed placement. Sponsored content — when it appears — is always clearly labeled as such, and it never influences our newsroom's independent reporting.
Our Team
Trips & Tips is staffed by journalists, former airline industry professionals, and veteran travelers with decades of combined experience covering international travel. Our contributors have lived and reported from six continents, and many have worked previously for major newspapers, wire services, and broadcast outlets.
We believe good travel journalism keeps people safer, helps them spend smarter, and opens up the world in ways that generic travel content never can. That belief drives every story we publish.
Who We Serve
Our audience is the American traveler — from the first-timer booking their first international flight to the seasoned road warrior on their fiftieth trip abroad. We write for people who want substance over fluff, and who understand that getting the details right before you leave home makes the difference between a great trip and a costly mistake.
Independence & Funding
Trips & Tips is independently owned and operated. We are funded through display advertising and occasional clearly labeled sponsored partnerships. No investor, corporate parent, or advertiser has any influence over our editorial decisions. Our readers come first — always.
Get in Touch
We welcome tips, corrections, story ideas, and reader feedback. Reach us through our Contact page. For advertising inquiries, use the same form and select "Advertising" as the subject.