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Gear Items Tested
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Meet the Team
Sarah Chen
Senior Travel Writer & Gear Expert
Portland, OR · 60+ Countries
Sarah has been traveling and writing about it for 12 years, visiting over 60 countries across 6 continents. A former Lonely Planet contributor, she personally tests every piece of travel gear she recommends — from backpacks to noise-canceling headphones.
She's spent weeks solo backpacking through Southeast Asia, months road-tripping across South America, and has flown over 400 flights in the last decade. Her specialty is helping travelers do more with less — finding the gear, routes, and strategies that actually work.
Mike Reynolds
Family Travel Editor & Theme Park Expert
Austin, TX · 40+ Countries
Mike has been travel blogging for 8 years, visiting over 40 countries — most of them with his wife and two kids in tow. He's visited Disney World more than 20 times and has become the site's go-to expert on theme parks, family travel, and budget family vacation planning.
Before travel blogging, Mike worked in airline operations, which gave him deep insight into how airlines price tickets — knowledge he now uses to help readers find cheap flights and maximize credit card points.
Our Editorial Process
Hands-On Testing
We personally use every product we recommend. Gear reviews are based on real trips — not Amazon reviews. If we haven't used it, we don't recommend it.
Independent Research
We never accept payment to feature products. Affiliate income doesn't influence which products we recommend — only real-world performance does.
Regular Updates
Travel info changes. We revisit every guide at least annually to update prices, hours, visa requirements, and gear availability.
Affiliate Disclosure & Independence
Best Travel Guides earns revenue through affiliate partnerships with Amazon, travel insurance providers, and other travel services. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
This never influences our recommendations. Products are selected based on quality, value, and real-world testing — not commission rates. We frequently recommend products where we earn nothing, and we regularly criticize products where we do earn.
For financial product recommendations (credit cards, travel insurance), our content is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Always consult the provider directly for current terms.
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