About Us

What We Do

Pick Best Places is a curated travel directory built for travellers who want more than a generic top-ten list. We publish in-depth, category-specific guides to cities and destinations across 50+ countries — covering everything from the best local dining and hidden heritage sites to rooftop bars, wellness retreats, and specialty coffee shops.

Our mission is simple: surface the kind of destination knowledge that normally lives only in the heads of well-travelled locals, and make it freely available to anyone planning a trip.

Our Editorial Approach

Every guide on Pick Best Places is researched and written to a consistent editorial brief. We prioritise genuine local knowledge over recycled aggregator content. Guides are structured around real venues, authentic local experiences, and practical information that is useful on the ground — not just interesting on screen.

Our content team works across a structured set of destination categories, ensuring each city is covered with the same depth and consistency. All guides include real venue recommendations, insider tips, and contextual detail about what makes each place worth visiting.

We also conduct periodic accuracy reviews and update guides when information changes. If you find an error in any of our guides, please let us know — we take corrections seriously.

Content Standards

Accuracy first: We only recommend real, verifiable venues and experiences. We do not list places that cannot be independently confirmed.
No paid placements: Listings and recommendations are entirely editorially independent. We do not accept payment in exchange for inclusion or favourable coverage in our guides.
Transparency about advertising: Pick Best Places displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Ads are clearly separated from editorial content. For details, see our Privacy Policy.
Regular updates: Travel information changes. We review and refresh guides on an ongoing basis to keep them accurate and useful.

Our Categories

We cover eight core categories across every destination:

Dining & Local Flavors – Ancestral kitchens, street markets, and refined tasting menus.
Heritage & Sightseeing – Monuments, ruins, museums, and architectural walks.
Nature & Outdoors – Trails, parks, coastlines, and scenic lookouts.
Coffee & Workspaces – Specialty brews, co-working spots, and quiet corners for focus.
Nightlife & Bars – Cocktail dens, rooftops, and live music venues.
Art & Culture – Galleries, street art, performing arts, and local festivals.
Shopping & Markets – Artisan bazaars, boutiques, and weekend markets.
Wellness & Spas – Hammams, yoga retreats, and holistic wellness centres.

Advertising Disclosure

Pick Best Places is supported by advertising. We participate in the Google AdSense programme, which means ads may appear on some pages of the site. Advertising revenue allows us to keep all of our travel guides free to access. Advertisements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content and do not influence our recommendations in any way.

Contact Us

Have a correction, a tip, or want to collaborate? We'd love to hear from you.