The Roavi Blog
Stories from people who live there.
Travel tips, city guides, and local insights from the Roavi team.
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Itineraries · Cartagena
3 Days in Cartagena: A Local's Itinerary
A three-day Cartagena itinerary from a cartagenero — Getsemaní, Islas del Rosario, La Boquilla — and the day-one mistakes most visitors make.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
Travel Guides · Bali
First Time in Bali: Real Dos & Don'ts From Someone Who Lives There
Where to base yourself, what to actually book, and the rookie mistakes even seasoned travelers make on their first Bali trip.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
Itineraries · Buenos Aires
A Weekend in Buenos Aires: The Locals' Long-Weekend Playbook
Palermo, San Telmo, La Boca — a Friday-through-Sunday Buenos Aires itinerary a porteño would actually approve of.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
Become a Local Friend
Get Paid to Show Tourists Around Your City (2026)
Make $20-50/hr showing visitors your city. You are hosting, not guiding, so there is nothing to obtain. How to start in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··8 min read
Become a Local Friend
Tour Guide Side Hustle: Earn $20-50/Hr in Your City
Turn your city knowledge into cash. No license, no boss, no script. Here's how the tour guide side hustle works in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··6 min read
Comparisons
Is RentAFriend Worth It? RentAFriend vs Roavi in 2026
RentAFriend invented this market and charges you to be listed in it. An honest comparison for anyone who wants to get paid for their time and company.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
Become a Local Friend
5 Best Platforms to Make Money as a Local Guide (2026)
Want to get paid showing tourists your city? These platforms connect you with travelers. Here's how they compare.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
Become a Local Friend
How I Make Money Showing Tourists My City on Roavi
I earn $300-800/month showing travelers around my city on weekends. Here's exactly how I do it.
Oscar Garcia··6 min read
Become a Local Friend
7 Fun Side Hustles That Actually Involve Meeting People
Tired of solo gig work? These 7 side hustles are social, fun, and pay well. No driving in circles required.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
Become a Local Friend
How to Become a Local Friend on Roavi (Step-by-Step)
Sign up in minutes. Here's exactly how to create your Roavi Local Friend profile and start earning.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
Become a Local Friend · New York
Best Side Hustles in NYC for 2026
NYC gets 60 million tourists a year and one of the highest costs of living in the US. Here are the side hustles that actually make sense for New Yorkers in 2026 — ranked by how fast you can start and how well they pay.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
Nightlife · Bangkok
Thonglor Nightlife Guide: Where Bangkok Locals Go Out
The real Thonglor nightlife guide — speakeasies, rooftop bars, and late-night noodles locals actually love. Skip Khao San. Start here.
Oscar Garcia··11 min read