Wikitravel is a free, collaborative online travel guide that provides detailed information about destinations, accommodations, activities, local culture, and practical travel tips. Similar to other Wikimedia projects, Wikitravel is created and edited by volunteer contributors worldwide, offering up-to-date insights and advice for travelers.
Key Features:
- Destination Guides: Wikitravel features comprehensive articles about countries, cities, regions, and other travel destinations. These guides cover essential travel information, including how to get there, where to stay, what to do, and what to see.
- Practical Travel Information: The site includes advice on local transportation, safety, weather, currency, and other practical aspects of travel, designed to help travelers plan their trips efficiently.
- User Contributions: Much like Wikipedia, Wikitravel relies on its community of users to contribute and update content, ensuring that the information remains current and relevant.
- Interactivity: It allows users to contribute their own experiences and tips, offering a diverse range of perspectives on destinations around the world.
- Links to External Resources: Wikitravel provides links to external websites for booking accommodations, activities, and transportation, giving users easy access to tools for planning their trips.
- Content Organized by Location: Articles are organized by region, country, city, and area, making it easy to navigate through the vast collection of travel information.
- Offline Access: Some users download Wikitravel articles in offline formats for use during travel, especially in areas where internet access may be limited.
Wikitravel’s Purpose:
Wikitravel aims to provide a global travel resource that is open, transparent, and up-to-date, relying on collaborative editing to offer tips and information that might not be available in traditional guidebooks. It is designed for independent travelers who value community-driven knowledge and real-time updates.
Originally launched in 2003, Wikitravel was acquired by Internet Brands in 2012. Despite this, the site continues to operate as a free and open resource, with contributions from a global community of travelers.
