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 · Bangkok
4 Days in Bangkok: A Local's Itinerary (Not the Tourist One)
A realistic 4-day Bangkok itinerary that covers the temples, the food, and the modern city — without the rushed, everything-in-one-day version most guides give you.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
City Guides · Bangkok
Best Neighborhoods in Bangkok: Where to Stay in 2026
Bangkok's neighborhoods feel like different cities. Here's an honest breakdown of where to stay depending on what kind of trip you want.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
Budget · Bangkok
How Much Does a Trip to Bangkok Cost in 2026?
From street food to rooftop bars, here's a realistic budget breakdown for a Bangkok trip in 2026 — and where the money actually goes.
Oscar Garcia··4 min read
Comparisons
Roavi vs. Traditional Tour Guiding: What's Actually Different
No license, no company, no scripted itinerary — but also no guaranteed clients. Here's an honest comparison between being a licensed tour guide and being a Local Friend on Roavi.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
Become a Local Friend
Sharing Your City With Travelers: The Complete Guide
Everything on Roavi about becoming a Local Friend — what it is, what it's not, how earnings actually work, and how it compares to tour guiding and Airbnb Experiences — in one place, with no invented numbers.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
Become a Local Friend · Tokyo
How to Make Money as a Local Friend in Tokyo (2026)
Japan welcomed a record 36 million international visitors last year. If you live in Tokyo, your local knowledge is worth real money — here's how to earn as a Local Friend in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
Become a Local Friend · Tokyo
Best Side Hustles in Tokyo for 2026
Looking for extra income in Tokyo? From showing travelers around to freelancing in dollars, here are the best side hustles in the capital for 2026.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Become a Local Friend · Tokyo
How to Earn US Dollars in Tokyo Without Leaving Home
Earning in dollars while the yen sits near multi-decade lows changes everything. Here are real ways to earn USD in Tokyo in 2026 — including one most people overlook.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Become a Local Friend · Bangkok
How to Make Money as a Local Friend in Bangkok (2026)
Bangkok welcomes over 22 million international visitors a year. If you live here, your local knowledge is worth real money — here's how to earn as a Local Friend in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
Become a Local Friend
How to Make Money as a Local Friend in Vietnam (2026)
Vietnam welcomes over 17 million international tourists a year. If you live in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or beyond, your local knowledge is worth real money — here's how to earn as a Local Friend in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
Become a Local Friend
Cách Kiếm Tiền Khi Làm Local Friend Ở Việt Nam (2026)
Việt Nam đón hơn 17 triệu du khách quốc tế mỗi năm. Nếu bạn sống ở Hà Nội, TP.HCM, hay bất cứ đâu khác, hiểu biết địa phương của bạn có giá trị thật — đây là cách biến nó thành thu nhập khi làm Local Friend năm 2026.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
Become a Local Friend · Bangkok
Best Side Hustles in Bangkok for 2026
Looking for extra income in Bangkok? From showing travelers around to freelancing in dollars, here are the best side hustles in the capital for 2026.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read