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Destination inspiration, practical advice, local context, and thoughtful trip stories.
Tripals travel guides
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Aurora… and Iceland
A campervan journey through Iceland’s winter darkness—and a practical, science-filled guide to finding the northern lights.
New York, Slowly: The Creative Side of the City That Never Sleeps
A slower New York itinerary through neighborhood cafés, intimate museums, downtown bookstores, Brooklyn sunsets, and creative Queens.
Escaping the Heat: China's Coolest Summer Refuge
Escape the summer heat in Qinghai, where high-altitude lakes, Tibetan monasteries, and vast protected wilderness offer space and serenity.
Why Shanghai Is Unlike Anywhere Else in China
Discover a city where historic alleyways, everyday rituals, elegant cafés, and futuristic skylines exist side by side.
Yunnan: China’s Hidden World of Mountains, Minorities, and Misty Ancient Towns
A journey through Yunnan’s ethnic cultures, breathtaking landscapes, ancient towns, and slow travel experiences.
Slow Times in Japan: Strolling Through Shrines
A quiet ode to Japan's shrines and temples, from Tokyo's peaceful blue hour to Kyoto's torii-lined paths.
Slow Travel in Costa Rica: One Month, One Beach, Endless Sunsets
A slow travel diary from Puerto Viejo, where black sand beaches, wildlife trails, waterfalls, and Caribbean sunsets set the pace.
Falling in love with the true Mexico
A founder's journal from Mexico City, where salsa nights, new friends, and a Cablebus ride reveal the city's deeper soul.
Two Hidden Gems That Reveal the Soul of Mexico
Skip the obvious stops and discover Oaxaca and San Miguel de Allende, two cities that reveal Mexico's culture, flavor, art, and soul.
Guatemala: For Friends Who Don't Mind a Little Chaos
Volcano hikes, lake hopping, and memories you'll never shut up about: a group adventure guide to Guatemala.
Christmas Markets in Dresden, Paris & Luxembourg
Discover the most magical Christmas markets in Dresden, Paris, and Luxembourg City, where festive lights blend seamlessly with iconic European cityscapes.
How to Ski When You're Broke (Yes, It's Possible!)
Ski trips don't have to be expensive. From hidden European ski resorts to simple budget hacks, here’s how to enjoy the mountains, the slopes, and unforgettable moments with friends — even when money is tight.
Surfing in Bali with Friends: A Beginner-Friendly Group Guide
Discover where to surf, chill, and create unforgettable memories with your travel crew in Bali.
Crete: Where the Mediterranean Never Sleeps
Swap grey skies for golden light. Discover Crete in winter with Tripals — from ancient ruins and wild island escapes to olive groves, nightlife, and spontaneous road trips.
Weekend Camping Near Paris: Two Nature Escapes You'll Love
Discover two perfect camping escapes with Tripals — one forest, one sea, both just a few hours from Paris.
Île-de-Ré: A Weekend by the Sea, Made for Friends and Freedom
Sun, sea, oysters, and friends — discover our second sunny pick for winter destinations.
Lisbon in Winter
This winter, skip the gloom. Lisbon is your group's ticket back to summer.
Tenerife Jungle & Hiking
Into the Enchanted Forest - Tenerife's ultimate group hike.
Tenerife Surf & Wild Beaches
Surfboards, black sand, and epic cliffs — Tenerife's beaches for your crew.
Tenerife Volcano and Stargazing
Midnight on a volcano, millions of stars above — ready for the adventure?
Travel tips
Group Travel Destinations: Where to Go Together in 2026
Group travel destinations that work for friends, families and reunions, from Lisbon to the Lake District, with tips for matching a place to your people.
Organizing Travel Documents: A Calm System for Any Trip
Learn how to organize travel documents with a simple physical and digital system, safe sharing for groups, and backups for when something goes missing.
Group Trip Itinerary: How to Build One Everyone Loves
Build a group trip itinerary that keeps everyone in the loop: a step-by-step method, a copyable template, a sample day plan and fixes for common clashes.
Authentic Local Experiences: How to Find Them and Share Them
What makes a travel experience truly local, how to find one beyond the tourist trail, and how to choose something the whole group will love.
Group Travel Budget: How to Plan and Split Costs Fairly
Build a group travel budget everyone agrees on: what to share, how to split lodging fairly, who fronts the money and how to settle up without awkwardness.
Curated Travel Guides: What They Are and How to Use Them
Learn what makes a travel guide truly curated, where to find good ones, and how a group can turn saved inspiration into one shared itinerary.
Bachelorette Trip Planning: A Calm Step-by-Step Guide
Plan a bachelorette trip without the group-chat chaos: real cost figures, a timeline, ideas for agreeing on a budget, and an itinerary that leaves room to breathe.