Wikitravel

Wikitravel is a free collaborative travel guide platform that aims to provide up‑to‑date, detailed information for travelers worldwide. It is built with the same principles as Wikipedia, allowing registered users to create, edit, and improve content. The site covers a wide range of destinations, from major cities to remote rural locations, and includes sections on accommodation, transportation, attractions, local customs, safety tips, and practical advice such as currency and health.

Unlike many commercial guidebooks, Wikitravel's content is openly licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license, enabling other sites and publications to reuse and adapt the material. This openness has made it a resource for non‑profit travel organizations, educators, and mobile applications that require accurate, freely available travel information. Because the site’s community is constantly updating the content, changes such as new transportation routes or hotel openings can be reflected quickly, giving users a dynamic reference compared to printed guides that may become outdated.

The platform hosts millions of article tags and uses a structured hierarchy of categories to organize content. Users can track changes, contribute in multiple languages, and collaborate in real time. Wikitravel also includes a “Travel Blog” section where travelers can post personal experiences, photographs, and itineraries. Though it was launched in 2011, the project has faced funding challenges and has leaned heavily on community donations and volunteer work. Despite these hurdles, Wikitravel remains a significant free resource for travelers seeking detailed, community‑produced information across the globe.