How we write, fact-check, and correct.

Who writes for GlobePass

Our writers are working travelers, expatriates, and former rental-industry professionals. Every contributor lists their travel and writing background on their author page, and discloses any commercial relationship with brands they cover.

Five steps before publication

1. Brief. The editor scopes the piece against current law and customer questions. Country-guide briefs include a checklist of 24 standard data points (license requirements, fines, speed limits, etc.)
2. Draft. The contributor writes a first draft. We accept first drafts only after the writer has spent at least two weeks in-country in the last 24 months — or interviewed three locals who have.
3. Fact-check. A separate editor verifies every quantitative claim against an official source (transport ministry, embassy, current police statute). The fact-checker logs sources on the page.
4. Legal review. Country pages are reviewed by a paralegal trained in the local road code before publication, twice per year on rotation.
5. Copy & publish. Final pass for tone, accessibility, and inclusive language.

Corrections

When we get it wrong, we say so. Corrections are appended at the foot of the affected page with a date and a one-line description of what changed. Pre-correction versions are kept in our internal archive and can be requested by email.

If you spot an error on any page, email corrections@globepass.example. We respond within 24 hours.

Sponsored, affiliate, and partner content

If a piece contains paid placements, the byline labels it "Sponsored." If a piece contains affiliate links, the foot of the article says so. Sponsored content is never ranked alongside editorial in our country guides or rental partner directory.