Big Bold Guides is an independent travel publication for curious people who want a useful plan and enough freedom to make it their own.
Who is behind the guides
Leonardo edits and publishes Big Bold Guides. It is a small publication with a clear point of view, not an exhaustive directory and not a booking platform.
What we make
We publish city guides, practical itineraries and travel stories. Each piece starts with a real reader question: where to stay, how to use a half day, what deserves advance planning or how to enjoy a city in a particular mood.
Good travel advice needs judgment. A guide should explain why a stop belongs, what the tradeoff is and who may prefer a different choice. We favor coherent days over long lists and specific help over generic superlatives.
How the work is edited
Recommendations are shaped around geography, pace, cultural context and practical constraints. Date-sensitive details should be checked against official sources. Articles may be revised when useful new information or a credible correction becomes available.
Read the full Editorial Standards for our approach to sourcing, corrections and commercial relationships.
How the publication is supported
Advertising, digital guides and merchandise may support the publication. Paid relationships, affiliate links and sponsored material should be identified clearly. Commercial support does not purchase a favorable editorial opinion.
What readers should expect
Expect an authored recommendation with limits stated plainly. Opening hours, prices, routes and entry rules can change after publication, so important details should always be confirmed before a trip.
Found something that needs attention? Use the Contact Us page and include the article title plus the detail that should be checked.