Are you looking for a low maintenance side hustle that only requires you to work for one day? Do you live in a cool city or region that you love showing off to your friends? Or maybe you have some extra time on your hands and would like to try out a fun new project. Any of these things make you a great candidate to sell short, digital, travel guides on Insighter Trips.

Imagine you have a friend visiting you who has never been to your city before. You get to show them around and take them to the most delicious restaurants, quirky cafes, top-notch happy hours, the best view (hint: which is not from the tallest and priciest tower), along with visiting all the coolest neighborhoods in between. You could craft an epic weekend for them, I am sure. Now, imagine you could tap into information like that for every city you visit. Turns out, there is a brand new platform where you can easily access guides for hundreds of cities worldwide written by expats and locals called, Insighter Trips.
Except there are not hundreds of guides . . . not yet. We need your help as expats living around the world or locals living in cities or cool regions back home. Guides are welcome from every corner of the planet. You can easily open a store on Insightertrips.com (multivendor marketplace), and sell digital travel guides for any city you know well. Think cities you live in or have lived in or places you visit frequently. For example, you go to San Juan every winter.

How to Write a Guide
Now, don’t get intimidated by this. You don’t have to be a writer, and you don’t have to write a lot. The way I see it, there are two options. Option one, you can write an itinerary. For example, you have a guide called, How to Spend a Weekend in Antwerp. Or it could be One Week In and Around Guadalajara. It could even be 24 Hours in Hong Kong for those long layovers. Feel free to present it in short, easy-to-read bullet points. Even easier, there is an AI prompt on the website, which will turn your notes into a polished travel guide if you prefer to do it that way. The customers want the information and the recommendations. They aren’t looking for amazing travel writing, nor do they want huge paragraphs to read through either. You got this!
Alternatively, and what I think is the even easier route, is to make lists. For example, Fun and Lively Restaurants in Sao Paolo, Roma for Beer Lovers, Bangin’ Cheap Eats in NYC, Family Friendly Restaurants and Attractions in Osaka, the list goes on and on. You would only need to add one sentence for each on why you like this place, order recs, etc. You could make multiple guides for one city if you just tailor them to different groups of people: families, partiers, thrill-seekers, vegetarians, winos, budget holidaymakers, travelers with motorcycles, etc.
On the website, there are example guides if you would like to see them, which were made on Canva. However, you can write a guide on Google Docs if you wish and turn it into a pdf. I would recommend adding your own pictures to your guide to make it feel more personable and authentic. However, one or two pictures will go a long way. You don’t need a picture for everything, and they are not a requirement besides one cover photo, which will be seen by potential buyers. This should be a good one since it plays a major role in convincing people to buy your guide.
Opening a Store in Insighter Trips
In order to sell these guides, you will need to open a store on Insighter Trips, which entails setting up a profile with a picture and short description, which could include things like explaining why you are an expert on the cities you have guides for, some basic details on what is in the guide, and what kind of traveler you are (i.e. what sort of things you like to do). People may want to know a bit about you before they buy your guide. Then, upload your digital products and boom! You are open for business. It’s a low-maintenance side hustle—you work for one afternoon, then relax while sales roll in. No ongoing upkeep or customer service required. And honestly, creating a guide for a city you love is pretty fun. Air BnB hosts might even have a guide already written for their guests.
Sellers get to keep 70% of the revenue, but the rate is even higher if you act quickly. Being one of the first 30 sellers to upload a digital product on Insighter Trips will guarantee you 80% commission forevermore on all products as a thank you for supporting us in the beginning. Wowzers! But you better be quick, I’m currently rustling up all my expat friends to open stores and even my mom got on board. Thanks, Mom.
Why Buy From Us
Remember Insighter Trips for your next holiday, especially when you want to skip all the research and get a quick and easy guide that takes you off the beaten path a bit. If you want something more than the obvious recommendations and the big tourist traps, then these are the guides for you. These locals and expats know the best places to go for great coffee, fair prices, off-the-beaten-path experiences, and just a downright delicious meal you shouldn’t miss out on, and I don’t mean the most expensive, Michelin-type places that the internet can easily guide you to. These are true favorites that are frequented by locals and often offer great value as well. Say goodbye to luck of the draw and start making the most of your holidays. Do travel the right way with Insighter Trips.
Guides that are Currently on Insighter Trips
(Descriptions written by sellers)
Chile
2-3 Days in Santiago with Food Recs
This is an itinerary (with pictures) for 2 busy days or 3 slower-paced days in Santiago. I have also included a list of restaurants to recommend and food/drinks to try in Santiago in general. Everything is reachable by metro or a short uber ride; nothing is outside of the city. The itinerary includes a city hike one morning. Every area I have recommended is considered safe for tourists, but please take normal precautionary measures for pick-pockets. 
Czechia
Prague Christmas Market Guide 2025
Looking to visit one of the top rated European Christmas Markets? Czech out this handy guide to the 2025 Prague Christmas Markets. You’ll get an overview of 8 Christmas Markets in Prague, a pocket guide to food and drinks you’ll find in the markets, and a selection of common phrases that will be sure to get a Czech to smile at your attempt.

France
The Best French Restaurants in Metz
Here is a list of 6 French restaurants and one cafe. All of them serving delicious French cuisine in the heart of Lorraine. There is also one non-French recommendation, which is Lebanese food. There is a strong Lebanese presence in Metz, but this restaurant is the best. I live in Luxembourg and Metz is an easy daytrip that I often make for the restaurants, Christmas markets, and beautiful cathedral.
Germany
Two Days in Trier City Center
If you are in Trier for the Roman history or the wine, this two-day itinerary has both. All destinations on the travel guide are within walking distance of the Old Town (city center). There are restaurant recommendations for lunch and dinner, but not breakfast. There are restaurants for beer-lovers and weinstubes for wine-drinkers. You can have both in Germany!
Luxembourg
Luxembourg City’s Coolest Restaurants with Amazing Food
This is a detailed list of 12 top restaurants in Luxembourg City; however, only one of them serves Luxembourgish food. The city is very diverse, and its restaurants reflect that. Luxembourg City is already expensive, so none of these are high-end Michelin Star restaurants with prices no one can afford. They are, instead, a list of trendy restaurants with vibey decor, beautiful interiors, terraces with great views, etc. Plus, all of them have amazing food!

Portugal
Where to Get the Top Three Portuguese Sandwiches in Porto
These are the 3 best hot sandwiches that you can find in Porto with exact addresses and recommendations on how to order them. Save yourself the hassle of all the research and don’t waste any meals on trial and error. I did all of that for you by trying 10 Portuguese sandwich places while in Porto.

Kentucky, United States
Wineries in the Bluegrass (Lexington Area)
I’ve visited as many local wineries around Lexington, Kentucky, as I can and have selected my favorites mainly due to beautiful scenery, live music, rustic charm, or great hospitality, and, of course, the wine isn’t bad either. There are also a few tips and recommendations for the surrounding area. 7 wineries are listed in this guide.
New York, United States
NYC Insighter Guide – A Curated Taste of New York City
Get the city’s best food and drink experiences without sifting through endless lists. The NYC Insighter Guide spotlights rooftop cocktails with skyline views, cozy neighborhood wine bars, and chic, date-night lounges where the drinks are crafted with real artistry. Explore restaurants ranging from high-end culinary showpieces to energetic group-friendly spots and Michelin-level kitchens tucked into Brooklyn’s trendiest neighborhoods. When you want something casual, you’ll find authentic tacos, iconic late-night pitas, and creative comfort food that blends global flavors with New York attitude. A quick guide to give you the vibes, the flavor, and the local shortcuts — all in one place. Your easy, curated way to eat and drink like a New Yorker. 
Vietnam
Off the Beaten Path: Vietnam
Get insight from an expat who lived in Vietnam for almost 8 years and thoroughly explored the country. This is a list of 9 jaw-dropping destinations starting in the north and ending down south that are not on the radar for foreign tourists. There are options for adventure-lovers, beach bums, outdoorsy types, and more. Each location is oozing in local culture and beautiful scenery. Experience Vietnam through its hidden gems and avoid the crowds!

How to Not Get Scammed or Robbed in Vietnam
Having lived in Vietnam for almost 8 years, I have been the victim of more than a few scams and even a handful of robberies. I’ve also heard many stories from my friends and know the preferred tactics. In this guide, you can find three pages of advice, tips, and examples that are specifically for Vietnam. But don’t let this intimidate you, Vietnam is an amazing country, and you can avoid having most mishaps by following these guidelines. Let me learn all this the hard way for you.
You can read more about each seller by clicking their store name on insightertrips.com, where all guides are available for purchase. We will be continuously adding new destinations, so do check back in. Please follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram, so you can stay up to date with all the new guides and new sellers along with hearing about any deals or promotions.
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