Our Story
TrevellingRekom was born in 2021 from a simple question we asked ourselves on a tiring trip: "Why is reliable, honest, and practical travel information so hard to find?" Most travel sites are filled with sponsored content, copy-paste articles, and recommendations that have never been tested in real life.
We started writing about destinations we actually visited, hotels we actually slept in, and restaurants we actually ate at. No fluff. No paid reviews disguised as personal experience. Just honest stories from real travelers — for real travelers like you.
What We Do
TrevellingRekom is your resource for:
- Destination Guides — In-depth itineraries with practical info: how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and what tourists usually overlook.
- Honest Hotel Reviews — Real reviews from our team, not promotional content. We tell you both the good and the things to watch out for.
- Smart Booking Tips — Money-saving tricks for flights, hotels, tours, and activities — things travel agents don't usually share.
- Travel Safety Guides — Comprehensive safety information for solo travelers, families with kids, and women traveling alone.
- Real Stories — Personal stories that inspire you to leave your comfort zone.
Our Editorial Principles
We hold ourselves to three core principles:
- Honesty Above All — We share what we honestly experienced. If a hotel is bad, we say so. If a destination is overrated, we say so too.
- Practical & Actionable — Every article must give you something you can directly apply to your next trip — not just inspirational stories.
- Up-to-Date Information — We regularly update our articles with the latest information so they remain relevant and useful.
How We Make Money
For full transparency: TrevellingRekom is a free reader-supported platform. We make money from affiliate commissions when readers book hotels, flights, or tours through links on our website. This commission comes from booking platforms (Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, etc.) — not from your pocket. The price you pay stays the same.
We also display ads from trusted networks. We don't accept paid reviews disguised as personal experience. Every review is written based on actual experience by our editorial team.
Join Our Community
TrevellingRekom isn't just a website — it's a community of 85,000+ readers who love to travel. Follow us on social media, subscribe to the newsletter, or send your travel stories so we can publish them on this site.
Have a question, story to share, or partnership opportunity? Contact us here.
Quick Facts
- Founded: 2021
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia (with team contributors across Southeast Asia)
- Articles published: 450+
- Destinations covered: 120+ across 25 countries
- Monthly readers: 85,000+
- Newsletter subscribers: 12,000+
Thank you for being part of the TrevellingRekom community. Every click, every share, and every word of feedback helps us continue creating quality content for travelers worldwide. Safe travels! 🌍