AtlasVoya started with a frustration: travel content online had become a sea of sponsored listicles and SEO filler that all said the same thing. We wanted guides written by people who'd actually been there — who could tell you which viewpoint is worth the 5am alarm and which "must-see" you can skip.
So we built one. Every guide is researched on the ground, every hotel pick is one we'd book again, and every recommendation is honest — including when our answer is "don't bother." We keep the lights on through carefully chosen affiliate partnerships, never sponsored opinions. Read exactly how that works in our affiliate disclosure.
What we believe
- Honesty over hype. A recommendation you can trust is worth more than a perfect-looking one.
- Slow over checklist. The best travel happens in the gaps between the famous sights.
- Independence. Our opinions aren't for sale, ever.
The team
Elena Marsh
Founding Editor
Elena has filed travel stories from 60+ countries over 12 years. She started AtlasVoya to cut through sponsored fluff and write the guides she wished she'd had. Based in Lisbon, perpetually one carry-on from the airport.
Theo Nakamura
Gear & Tips Editor
Theo is a former mountain guide who now tests every duffel, boot, and booking hack so you don't have to. If a tip survives his packing list, it earns a spot in AtlasVoya.
Say hello
Got a tip, a correction, or a partnership idea? We'd love to hear it — get in touch.