The Roavi Blog
Stories from people who live there.
Travel tips, city guides, and local insights from the Roavi team.
1173 articles
Digital Nomads · Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo: The Next Digital Nomad Hub Nobody Sees Coming
Caribbean lifestyle, fast internet, direct US flights, low cost. Santo Domingo is the emerging nomad city.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Digital Nomads · Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires for Remote Workers: Cheap, Beautiful, and Underrated
The exchange rate makes Buenos Aires the world's best value city for dollar earners in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Comparisons
Thailand vs Bali 2026: Which Is Better for Your Trip?
A country of 513,000 square kilometres against one island of 5,780. That framing explains almost every difference between them.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
Comparisons · Tokyo
Tokyo vs Seoul for First-Time Visitors
Two and a half hours apart, both extremely safe, both harder to read than their reputations suggest. The differences that matter are not the ones most comparisons lead with.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
Travel Trends
Why Smart Travelers Are Skipping Capital Cities in 2026
The 'second city' trend is real. Here's why Medellín beats Bogotá, Cali beats Cartagena, and smaller is better.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
City Guides · Santiago
Santiago vs Santo Domingo: Two Dominican Cities, Two Different Worlds
Santiago de los Caballeros is the Dominican Republic’s second city, sits inland in cigar country, and receives almost no foreign visitors. That is the whole argument for going.
Oscar Garcia··5 min read
Travel Trends
The Most Trending Travel Destinations of 2026 (Based on Real Data)
Not predictions — real booking data showing where travelers are actually going in 2026.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Guides
Eastern Europe Travel Guide 2026: Prague, Budapest, Kraków
Eastern Europe offers everything Western Europe has — at half the price, with a quarter of the crowds.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Become a Local Friend
How to Make Money as a Local Guide in 2026 (Hosting, Not Guiding)
What the job actually is, who it suits, what it pays, and the parts that put people off — from the person who built the platform.
Oscar Garcia··4 min read
Food
Best Street Food in Latin America: A City-by-City Guide
The best food in Latin America isn't in restaurants — it's on the street. Here's what to eat and where.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Trends
2026 Travel Trends: What Real Travelers Are Actually Doing
Forget the predictions. Here's what's actually happening in travel in 2026, based on real data.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read
Travel Trends
Dubai Trip Cancelled? 5 Destinations That Are Even Better
Your Dubai trip got cancelled. These five destinations offer everything Dubai promised — plus authenticity.
Oscar Garcia··2 min read