My Promise To You
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My Promise To You -
Every recommendation on Travelynne is chosen with care, backed by research and guided by experience.
Most recommendations are for people, places and experiences that I have sought out and tried myself. Others come from trusted locals, industry professionals, and people whose judgment I genuinely value.
Before I recommend anything, I always ask myself: Would I confidently recommend this to a friend?
Only the best make it to Travelynne 💚
Travelynne is built on trust.
You can count on honest, experience-based recs.
Honest Recs
You'll never find me recommending something simply because it pays a commission.
Most booking links on Travelynne are affiliate links, but they never influence what I recommend. If I don't genuinely like or trust something, I won't recommend it.
Like most blogs, I earn a small commission on some bookings and occasionally partner with brands that offer relevant products or services. Those partnerships help fund Travelynne and allow me to keep creating free travel guides and resources.
Some bookings and recommendations are made through trusted third-party platforms, which means I can't personally verify every listing or guarantee every experience. If you're booking independently, I always encourage you to read recent reviews, check the details carefully, and make sure it's the right fit for your travel style, budget and expectations.
If you'd prefer a little extra guidance, that's exactly what my travel planning service is for. I'll help you narrow down the options, answer your questions, and recommend experiences that fit your travel style so you can book with confidence.
Booking through my links never costs you anything extra, but it does help support the work that goes into Travelynne. Thank you for your support!
AI Usage
Human connection and human experience are at the crux of Travelynne, so I never use AI to do my research or writing. I also never use AI-generated photos on my website or socials — in fact, almost all photos on Travelynne were taken by me (and sometimes by the guest writer).
As a one-woman show, I do use LLMs to assist me in admin and editing tasks. Some of the 3rd party scripts on my site are AI-powered to help suggest the most relevant booking links for each reader.
I strongly believe that real experience is crucial to travel writing, and I will never remove the humanness from Travelynne.
Real Experiences, With Context
What I love, you might not — and that's okay.
Travel isn't one-size-fits-all.
I will always give the best recommendations based on my experience and research, and explain why I recommend something so you can decide whether it's the right fit for your trip.
And while I consider multiple factors when researching destinations for readers — such as accessibility, family-friendliness, and more — it might be useful for you to know that my perspective is that of an adventurous mid-30s Canadian gal who prioritizes nature and culture while travelling.
Always Learning
Places change. Sometimes, they change fast!
Restaurants close. Hotels change hands. Destinations evolve.
Also, sometimes I get it wrong. Or I luck out with an experience that can’t be replicated. And sometimes, you’ll have a great experience somewhere that failed for me.
I do my best to keep everything on Travelynne accurate and up to date, but if you spot something that needs updating, I'd genuinely love to know. You can contact me here or on Instagram.
More Than a Trip
I hope Travelynne helps you spend less time second-guessing and more time enjoying your trip.
And if, along the way, I encourage you to see a place with a little more curiosity, understanding and appreciation — that's even better.
If you’re liking what you hear, I hope you’ll check out Travelynne Trips and my free destination guides and tips on the blog. You can also connect with me on Instagram or even LinkedIn.
Happy travels,
Lynne
Psst! Are you a travel service provider in Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka or Japan?If my mission and values resonate with you, I encourage you to learn about the Travelynne Collective and contact me to join.
