The Roavi Blog
Stories from people who live there.
Travel tips, city guides, and local insights from the Roavi team.
453 articles
Travel Trends
How Rising Oil Prices Are Changing Where Americans Travel in 2026
Higher fuel costs mean higher flight prices. Smart travelers are choosing closer, cheaper destinations.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Guides · Guadalajara
Guadalajara World Cup 2026: Where to Eat, Drink, and Watch Games Like a Local
Guadalajara hosts World Cup matches at Estadio Akron. Here's the local's guide to GDL during the tournament.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Guides
The Best Cities to Watch the World Cup From Abroad
Not going to a host city? These destinations offer the best World Cup atmosphere without a ticket.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Guides
Northern Lights 2026: Best Places and Times to See It
The aurora borealis is on every bucket list. Here's exactly when and where to see it in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Tips
Shoulder Season Travel: Why the Best Trips Happen Off-Peak
The secret that experienced travelers know: the best time to visit is when everyone else doesn't.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Become a Local Friend
How Much Do Local Guides Actually Make? By City
Everyone advertises '$50-100/hour!' The honest picture is more nuanced — here's what realistically drives earnings city by city.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Trends
Why the Ambassador Economy Is the Next Big Thing in Tourism
Regular people earning money by connecting travelers with locals. Meet the ambassador economy.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Tips
Summer 2026 Travel: Where to Go When Everyone Else Is Going Everywhere
Summer 2026 will be the busiest travel season ever. Here's how to avoid the crowds and still have an incredible trip.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Food
Best Food Cities in Europe 2026
From Michelin stars to market stalls — these European cities deliver the best eating experiences on the continent.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Nightlife
Best Nightlife Cities in the World 2026: Ranked
From Buenos Aires to Berlin to Bangkok — these cities don't sleep.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Safety · Santo Domingo
Is It Safe to Drink the Water in the Dominican Republic?
A Dominican's honest 2026 guide to drinking water in the DR: what locals actually do, where it's safe, and how to avoid the one mistake tourists keep making.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
Safety
Solo Female Travel in Dominican Republic: An Honest 2026 Guide
A 2026 solo female travel guide to the Dominican Republic — written with input from Dominican women and solo travelers who've actually done it. Safety, neighborhoods, what to expect.
Oscar Garcia··10 min read
