FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
If your question is not answered here, please use the contact page.
What is WIGO Trips?
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WIGO Trips is an independent editorial travel magazine. We publish long-form articles about unusual destinations, forgotten places, and hidden cultural landmarks for readers who want to know what is around the next corner.
What does WIGO stand for?
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Wild & Intelligent Global Odyssey. It is a description of how we travel and what we try to share with readers.
Is WIGO a travel agency?
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No. We do not sell trips. We are a publisher. We provide editorial articles, guides, and inspiration. You plan and book your own travel.
Are the places you write about safe to visit?
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Most are ordinary destinations seen from a less ordinary angle. We try to flag any specific safety concerns in the articles themselves. Always check your government's travel advisory before you go.
Do you accept payment for coverage?
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No. Our editorial archive is not for sale. If we ever run sponsored content, it is clearly labelled and kept separate from the editorial archive.
How are articles fact-checked?
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Every article is checked against at least two independent sources. Where possible, a local correspondent or reader reviews it before publication.
I think you got something wrong. What now?
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Please write to us. Reader corrections are one of the most valuable things we receive, and we visibly publish corrections when they apply.
Can I pitch an article?
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Yes. Use the contact page. Include a short outline, a sample paragraph, and what makes the place worth covering.
Do you pay contributors?
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Yes, modest editorial rates depending on length and research. Details are shared once a pitch is accepted.
How often do you publish?
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New articles appear on a rolling basis. Subscribers get a digest roughly every two weeks.
Do you sell my email address?
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No. The newsletter list is never shared, sold, or rented. You can unsubscribe with one click.
How do you choose images?
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Most are taken by our correspondents. We avoid stock imagery where we can. Every image on an article should be specific to that piece.
Why no luxury or backpacking content?
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Those niches are well covered elsewhere. We focus on the wide middle ground that most travel media ignores.
Do you cover places outside Europe?
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Yes. Our editorial network spans several regions, and we publish from wherever we can do the place justice.
What are your editorial standards?
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See our Editorial Policy page for the full document, including sourcing, corrections, and disclosure rules.
Can I republish a WIGO article?
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Generally no, but short excerpts with proper credit and a link back are fine. For full republication, please ask first.
Do you have a print edition?
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Not yet. We are exploring a small print annual.
How can I support WIGO?
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Read carefully, share thoughtfully, subscribe to the newsletter, and tell us when we are wrong.
Do you offer advertising?
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Limited sponsorship slots in the newsletter, all clearly labelled. Contact us if you are interested.
Is WIGO accredited press?
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We operate as a legitimate publishing entity in the United States. Press credentials are issued on a per-assignment basis.