About
Independent travel guides, country by country
LuxPines helps travellers choose where to go, when to go and how to get there, from high mountains to old cities and coasts.
What we do
LuxPines is an independent travel guide that began with mountains and now also covers cities, deserts and coasts. We organise every destination under its country, so you can compare places, see the best months for each, and understand the practical side of getting there: the nearest airport, the altitude, the level of effort and the rules that change from year to year.
How we work
- Facts first. Altitudes, seasons and access are stated plainly. Where rules change often, such as permits, park access and fees, we point you to official sources rather than guess.
- Country by country. Each destination belongs to a country page with the airports, entry notes and best months that apply there.
- Independent first. Editorial picks come before any commercial link, and advertisements are always labelled.
- Reviewed regularly. We aim to review each guide at least once a year, and sooner when something important changes. Every guide shows when it was last reviewed.
- Official sources. Each country and destination guide ends with links to official sources, such as national park authorities, tourism boards and government travel advice, so you can check the details that matter before you book.
- Corrections. If you spot a mistake or something out of date, tell us. We check it against an official source and correct the guide.
Who writes the guides
Guides and journal articles are written and reviewed by the LuxPines editorial team. We are an independent publisher, and we do not accept payment to change what we write about a destination. The journal covers practical planning topics, and articles that touch on health, such as altitude sickness, are general information and not medical advice.
How the site is funded
Guides are free to read. The site is funded by advertising and by affiliate links to travel services such as accommodation, flights, tours and gear. Advertisements are labelled, and affiliate links are marked and explained on our affiliate disclosure page. They never change what we recommend or the price you pay. In future we plan to offer bookings for guided trips directly through the site.
Photography
Photographs come from Unsplash and Wikimedia Commons contributors and are credited on the photo credits page.
Get in touch
Spotted a mistake, want us to cover a country, or interested in working together? Visit the contact page.