🤝 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
Last Updated: November 10, 2025
Introduction & transparency
Troodeo (troodeo.com) participates in affiliate programs. This Affiliate Disclosure explains what affiliate links are, how Troodeo uses them, and how they affect the content on the site. Our goal is to be transparent and honest so readers can make informed choices.
What are affiliate links?
Affiliate links are special tracking links provided by companies (for example, hotels, booking platforms, product sellers). When a reader clicks an affiliate link and makes a purchase or completes a booking, Troodeo may earn a small commission or referral fee at no extra cost to the reader. Affiliate programs help support the cost of running the blog (hosting, research trips, photography, and time).
How Troodeo uses affiliate links
Affiliate links may appear within articles, reviews, “best of” lists, or resource pages.
We use affiliate links only for products, booking platforms, or services we mention because they are relevant and useful to readers.
Presence of an affiliate link does not influence our editorial judgment. We test services or visit places when possible and give honest reviews and descriptions.
Will affiliate links change the price for readers?
No. Affiliate links do not increase the price you pay. The commission Troodeo may earn comes from the partner company, not from additional charges to readers.
Sponsored content vs. affiliate links
Affiliate content: Troodeo may include affiliate links in regular editorial content. Affiliate relationships are not the same as sponsorships.
Sponsored content: If a post is sponsored (for example, a paid partnership with a hotel or tourism board), we will clearly label the post as “Sponsored” or include a clear disclosure at the top of the article. Sponsored posts are separate arrangements and will also be disclosed.
How we choose affiliate partners
We choose partners based on relevance and usefulness to readers. Common affiliate partners on travel blogs include booking platforms, travel insurance providers, gear retailers, and local experience-booking services. We only link to partners we believe provide real value. If a partnership ever affects content fairness, we will disclose it.
Editorial integrity
We maintain editorial independence. Affiliate partnerships do not give advertisers influence over our editorial decisions. We aim to be honest about pros and cons of services and include personal experience where possible. If we receive free or complimentary stays, meals, or experiences from a provider, we will disclose that in the article.
Examples of affiliate links you might see
Links to hotel booking platforms (where Troodeo may earn a small referral when you complete a booking).
Links to gear or guidebooks recommended in packing lists.
Links to local experience platforms for tours or restaurant bookings.
No obligation to use affiliate links
You are under no obligation to use affiliate links. If you prefer to book directly or use other platforms, that is entirely fine. We provide affiliate links as a convenience and to help support the blog.
Earnings and how they help Troodeo
Commissions help cover costs such as:
Website hosting and maintenance
Travel research and photography
Tools and subscriptions needed to run the blog
Time spent writing and editing content
Questions or concerns
If you have questions about an affiliate link or want more details about a partner mentioned in an article, please contact us through the Contact form. We are happy to clarify.
Final note
Thanks for supporting Troodeo. Your trust matters, and affiliate earnings help keep this blog running while allowing us to continue producing free travel guides and honest reviews.