About EntryCompass
EntryCompass is a travel-planning platform built around one idea: trip planning should feel like getting advice from someone who’s actually done the research, not like reading an endless list of generic recommendations.
We focus on the decisions that actually shape a trip — which neighbourhood to stay in, how to get from the airport, whether a rental car is worth it, which eSIM to buy — and we try to answer each one directly, with a clear recommendation, before going deeper into the reasoning.
EntryCompass is reader-supported. When you book through some of the links on this site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never changes our recommendations — see our affiliate disclosure for the full details.
How we work
Our editorial standards
Built for decisions, not scrolling
Every guide exists to help with a specific decision — where to stay, how to get from the airport, which eSIM to buy — not to fill a content calendar.
Practical over exhaustive
We'd rather publish one genuinely useful, specific guide than a dozen generic 'things to do' lists with no real recommendation.
Clear separation of fact and recommendation
Factual travel information (transport times, visa basics, safety notes) is kept clearly separate from affiliate recommendations.
Reviewed by people who've actually travelled there
Our contributors have lived in or extensively visited the destinations they write about, and guides are updated as things change.
How guides are kept up to date
- • Every guide displays the date it was last updated, visible near the title.
- • Transport times, prices, and provider details are periodically re-checked against official sources — airlines, transit authorities, and provider websites.
- • Factual claims about visas, safety, or regulations should always be confirmed against official government or embassy sources before you travel — we link to these where relevant, but we are not a government authority.
- • Reader feedback and corrections are welcome any time via our contact page.
A note on independence
EntryCompass is an independent publication. We are not affiliated with any government tourism authority, airline, or hotel chain, and our destination recommendations are never influenced by whether a business advertises with us.