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Travel planning tips, guides and inspiration from the Trips Together team.
Travel TipsHow to Organize Group Votes for Trip Decisions
The four polls every group trip needs (dates, destination, activities and accommodation), plus how to run each vote and break ties.
16 July 2026 · 9 min read
App ComparisonsFree vs Paid Group Trip Planning Apps 2026: Is Premium Worth It?
Free vs paid group trip planning apps in 2026. What 'free' really means, what each app actually gates behind Pro, and which features you should never have to pay for.
16 July 2026 · 9 min read
Destination Guides15 Best Group Trip Destinations in Europe for Summer 2026
The best group trip destinations in Europe for summer 2026, from Lake Como to Kotor. Budgets, best timing, and what each place offers a mixed group of friends.
16 July 2026 · 11 min read
App ComparisonsAI Itinerary Generators: Are They Worth It for Group Trips?
AI itinerary generators will draft your trip in one pass. For a group, the deciding is the hard part, so here's where AI genuinely helps and where it doesn't.
16 July 2026 · 7 min read
App ComparisonsBest Group Trip Planning Apps in 2026: Our Honest Ranking
The best group trip planning apps in 2026, compared on group decisions, shared itineraries, expense splitting and price. An honest, criteria-based ranking.
5 June 2026 · 9 min read
App ComparisonsTrips Together vs Splitwise: One App for Group Trips
Trips Together vs Splitwise compared: one splits the bills, the other plans the trip too. Features, free tiers, and which suits a group holiday.
28 May 2026 · 7 min read
App ComparisonsTrips Together vs Wanderlog: which is better for groups?
Trips Together vs Wanderlog compared for group trips: itinerary building, group voting, expense splitting and pricing, from the Trips Together team.
21 May 2026 · 8 min read
Money & PlanningHow to Split Trip Expenses Without Splitwise's Daily Limits
Hit Splitwise's daily expense cap mid-trip? Here are the real workarounds, why most of them are clunky, and the cleaner fix for groups logging costs all day.
14 May 2026 · 5 min read
Travel TipsHow to Plan a Group Trip: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
How to plan a group trip step by step: lock dates, vote on a destination, agree a budget, build a shared itinerary and settle up without drama.
7 May 2026 · 11 min read
App ComparisonsBest App for Planning a Vacation With Friends in 2026
Our honest, opinionated guide to the best app for planning a vacation with friends in 2026, compared on group decisions, fair splits and easy setup.
30 April 2026 · 7 min read
App ComparisonsTrips Together vs Wanderlog vs TripIt: Best for Budget Groups?
Planning a group trip on a budget? See how Trips Together, Wanderlog and TripIt compare in 2026 on expense splitting, free features and value for money.
23 April 2026 · 9 min read
App ComparisonsTrips Together vs TripIt: Which Is Right for Group Trips?
Trips Together vs TripIt compared for groups: TripIt organises bookings you've already made, Trips Together helps your group decide, plan and split costs.
16 April 2026 · 7 min read
Travel TipsFamily Vacation Planning App: What Parents Actually Need
What to look for in a family vacation planning app: shared packing lists, budget visibility for every adult, and one place for documents and plans.
9 April 2026 · 7 min read
Money & PlanningBest Group Trip Budget App: Our Honest Pick for 2026
Our opinionated guide to the best group trip budget app: budgeting before, logging during, settling after, and which apps tie all three to your trip.
2 April 2026 · 7 min read
App NewsWanderlog's trip journal: what it doesn't fix for groups
Wanderlog's trip journal is a lovely post-trip feature. Our take on what it does, and the gaps we think it still leaves open for group trips.
26 March 2026 · 5 min read
App ComparisonsTrips Together vs Mindtrip: Group Planning vs AI Booking
Trips Together vs Mindtrip: Mindtrip is an AI travel planner for individuals, Trips Together is the group layer for deciding, planning and splitting costs.
19 March 2026 · 6 min read
NewsTrips Together Named Most Innovative Travel Planning App 2026 by LUXlife Magazine
LUXlife Magazine's Travel and Tourism Awards recognised Trips Together as the Most Innovative Travel Planning App 2026. Here's what the award means and what we're building.
17 March 2026 · 4 min read
Destination GuidesKhao Sok Guide 2025: When to Visit, Trekking, Tours & Lake Tips
Khao Sok is an ancient rainforest with limestone cliffs, a biodiverse ecosystem, and the famous Cheow Lan Lake. Here's how to plan your visit, what to book, and when to go.
15 October 2025 · 6 min read
Travel ReviewsKhao Sok: Jungle Treks, River Swims and Karaoke
We went to Khao Sok for the rainforest and the lake. We got both — plus unexpected wildlife, intense heat, and a karaoke session that got out of hand.
15 September 2025 · 6 min read
Destination GuidesThings to Do in Menaggio, Lake Como: A 4-Day Guide
The best things to do in Menaggio on Lake Como: mountain hikes, the Lungolago, boat days, and ferry trips to Bellagio and Varenna, planned over four days.
15 June 2025 · 6 min read
Destination GuidesExploring Singapore in Four Days: A Complete Travel Itinerary
Four days is enough to get a real feel for Singapore — from Marina Bay and the cultural districts to Sentosa Island and the Botanic Gardens. Here's a day-by-day guide.
1 June 2025 · 8 min read
Destination GuidesTop Tips for Two Weeks in Bali
Two weeks in Bali is the right amount of time to actually see the island properly — from Ubud's rice terraces to the Nusa Islands and southern beaches. Here's how to structure it.
20 May 2025 · 8 min read
Travel ReviewsMalaysia: An Honest Review After Six Cities
We spent several weeks across George Town, Langkawi, Ipoh, the Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, and Melaka. Here's the honest account of what worked and what didn't.
15 May 2025 · 11 min read
Destination GuidesNorth Thailand Travel Guide 2025: Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai & Pai
Mountains, temples, markets, backpacker hostels, and the motorbike loop through 762 bends. Here's how to plan your time in northern Thailand.
15 April 2025 · 7 min read
App NewsA Guide to Trips Together: Everything the App Can Do
From destination voting to expense splitting — here's a full walkthrough of Trips Together's features and how they make group travel planning easier.
12 April 2025 · 7 min read
Destination GuidesMelaka Travel Guide 2025: History, Food & the Best Hostel in Malaysia
Melaka is a UNESCO heritage city shaped by Malay, Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule. Walkable, good food, great coffee, and a hostel scene that keeps people longer than planned.
10 April 2025 · 7 min read
Travel TipsHow to Build a Group Itinerary Everyone Actually Agrees On
Getting 8 people to agree on a daily schedule sounds impossible. These practical steps make building a group itinerary much less painful.
5 April 2025 · 5 min read
Money & PlanningGroup Flight Booking Tips: How to Save Money When Flying Together
Booking flights for a group of 6 or more people is expensive if you don't know the tricks. Here's how to find the best fares and avoid the common mistakes.
28 March 2025 · 6 min read
Travel TipsWhy Group Travel Is Better With an App (Not WhatsApp)
WhatsApp threads and stale spreadsheets are no way to plan a trip. Here's how a group travel app keeps everyone aligned, from dates to expenses.
15 March 2025 · 5 min read
Destination GuidesCameron Highlands & Kuala Lumpur: Two Very Different Sides of Malaysia
Tea plantations and mossy forest in the Highlands; Petronas Towers, Batu Caves, and Jalan Alor in KL. Here's what to expect from both.
15 March 2025 · 6 min read
Travel TipsHow to Plan a Group Holiday Without the Stress
Plan a group holiday without the stress: a simple step-by-step system for agreeing dates, splitting costs and keeping everyone happy. No spreadsheets.
10 March 2025 · 6 min read
DestinationsBest Group Travel Destinations in Europe for 2025
Looking for the perfect European destination for your group trip? These cities and regions tick all the boxes for mixed-interest groups.
18 February 2025 · 7 min read
Destination GuidesIstanbul Travel Guide 2025: What to See, Where to Stay & How to Get Around
Istanbul sits across two continents and 1,500 years of history. Here's how to plan your time — where to stay, what to see, and how to move between the European and Asian sides.
15 February 2025 · 8 min read
Destination GuidesLangkawi Travel Guide 2025: Beaches, Waterfalls and the Cable Car
Langkawi is a duty-free island off Malaysia's northwest coast — beach bars, island scenery, waterfalls, and scooter loops. More developed than expected, but still worth it.
10 February 2025 · 7 min read
Travel TipsThe Ultimate Group Travel Packing Checklist
From shared first aid kits to who brings the travel adaptor — a practical group packing checklist that stops arguments before you even leave home.
5 February 2025 · 5 min read
Destination GuidesAndaman Coast Guide 2025: How to Plan Ko Lanta, Ao Nang, Phi Phi, Ko Yao Yai & Phuket
Thailand's Andaman coast is a patchwork of limestone islands, white sand beaches, and party towns. Here's how to plan your route and what to expect from each stop.
1 February 2025 · 7 min read
Travel ReviewsAndaman Coast: Ko Lanta, Ao Nang, Phi Phi, Ko Yao Yai & Phuket — Our South Thailand Story
We spent several weeks working our way along Thailand's Andaman coast. Here's the honest account — what surprised us, what didn't, and what we'd do differently.
25 January 2025 · 6 min read
Money & PlanningHow to Split Travel Expenses Fairly in a Group
Money is the most common source of tension on group trips. Here are the best ways to track and split expenses fairly so everyone feels comfortable.
22 January 2025 · 5 min read
Destination GuidesGulf Islands Guide 2025: Koh Tao, Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Samui & Ang Thong
Thailand's Gulf Islands offer diving, parties, hiking, coworking, and some of the best beaches in Southeast Asia. Here's how to choose where to go and what to expect.
20 January 2025 · 6 min read
Travel ReviewsGulf Islands: Koh Tao, Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Samui & Ang Thong — Our Week of Parties, Hikes and Flat Tyres
We spent a week across Thailand's Gulf Islands for New Year — New Year chaos on Koh Tao, coworking on Koh Pha Ngan, escaping the noise on Koh Samui. Here's how it actually went.
15 January 2025 · 5 min read
Destination GuidesGeorge Town & Penang Travel Guide 2025
George Town is Malaysia's food capital — UNESCO heritage, hawker centres, street art, and some of the best Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Indonesian food you'll find anywhere.
10 January 2025 · 8 min read
AccommodationHow to Choose Group Accommodation: Airbnb vs Hotels vs Hostels
Hotels, Airbnbs, villas, and hostels each have real pros and cons for groups. Here's how to pick the right type of accommodation for your trip.
8 January 2025 · 6 min read
Travel Reviews4 Days in Istanbul: Our Honest Review & What We Did
Istanbul hits you immediately — the food smells, the call to prayer, the Bosphorus. Here's our honest account of four days in one of the world's most layered cities.
10 December 2024 · 6 min read
Travel ReviewsBackpacking North Thailand: Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai & Pai — An Honest Review
North Thailand has a reputation among backpackers that's hard to live up to. Motorbike loops, markets, mountains, jazz bars, and Pai. Here's the honest breakdown after two weeks up there.
15 November 2024 · 6 min read