The Roavi Blog
Stories from people who live there.
Travel tips, city guides, and local insights from the Roavi team.
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Travel Guides
Americans Traveling to the Dominican Republic in 2026: The Complete Guide
The DR is the #1 Caribbean destination for Americans. Here's what you need to know beyond the resort.
Oscar Garcia··7 min read
Travel Tips
Best Spring Break Destinations 2027 That Aren't Cancún
Cancún is packed and overpriced during spring break. These alternatives are better, cheaper, and less crowded.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
City Guides · New York
New York City Like a Local: What Tourists Always Get Wrong
8.3 million New Yorkers never go to Times Square. Here's where they actually eat, drink, and hang out.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Tips
First Time in Latin America? Start Here (2026 Beginner's Guide)
Everything a first-timer needs to know — from which country to visit first to how much money to bring.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
City Guides · Medellín
Best Day Trips From Medellín: Guatapé, Santa Fe, and Beyond
Medellín is incredible — but the surrounding region has some of Colombia's best hidden gems.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Tips
Best International Trips From the USA in 2026 (Under $1,000 All-In)
International travel doesn't have to break the bank. These trips cost under $1,000 including flights, food, and accommodation.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Safety · Lima
Is Peru Safe for Tourists in 2026? An Honest Guide
The thing most likely to ruin a Peru trip is not crime. It is altitude, and after that it is roadblocks. Both are manageable and neither gets much attention.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
City Guides · Lisbon
Lisbon Travel Guide 2026: What the City Is Actually Like Now
Seven hills, the best light in Europe, and a housing crisis the brochures skip. What Lisbon is really like in 2026, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
City Guides · Istanbul
Istanbul Travel Guide 2026: Where Europe Meets Asia
Istanbul spans two continents and 2,500 years of history. Here's how to experience both sides.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
City Guides · Barcelona
Barcelona Beyond La Rambla: What Locals Actually Do
La Rambla is where tourists go. Here's where 1.6 million barceloneses actually spend their time.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Guides
Best Festivals in Latin America 2026: Month-by-Month Calendar
From Carnival to Day of the Dead — plan your Latin America trip around the best festivals.
Oscar Garcia··3 min read
City Guides
Oaxaca Travel Guide 2026: Mexico's Most Underrated
Oaxaca has the best food in Mexico, stunning ruins, and a cultural depth that rivals any city in Latin America.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read