Editorial team

The experts behind every TravelOS number

Visa policy, airfare economics, insurance claims and on-the-ground city reporting. Each guide is written by a specialist in that field and fact-checked by a second one.

Elena Márquez — Head of Visa & Immigration Research

Elena Márquez

Head of Visa & Immigration Research

Tracks entry rules and residence permits across 190+ jurisdictions.

  • Schengen & ETIAS
  • Digital nomad visas
  • Long-stay residence permits
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Daniel Okafor — Airfare & Route Economics Analyst

Daniel Okafor

Airfare & Route Economics Analyst

Ex-airline revenue analyst; models fare seasonality on 400+ routes.

  • Fare seasonality
  • Route economics
  • Booking windows
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Mei Tanaka — Travel Insurance & Passenger Rights Specialist

Mei Tanaka

Travel Insurance & Passenger Rights Specialist

Former claims adjuster; handled 3,000+ medical and delay claims.

  • Medical cover & repatriation
  • EU261 compensation
  • Claim documentation
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Lucas Ferreira — Field Editor — Remote Work & City Guides

Lucas Ferreira

Field Editor — Remote Work & City Guides

Nine years working remotely from 40+ cities; tests every guide on the ground.

  • Cost of living
  • eSIM & connectivity
  • Coworking & housing
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How we research

Primary sources only

Visa rules come from consulate circulars, government gazettes and regulation texts — never from other travel blogs.

Dated numbers

Every price band states the observation window, so you can judge how current a figure is before you budget around it.

Two-person review

Each guide is written by one specialist and fact-checked by a second before it goes live, and re-checked when rules change.

Independence

We earn commission on some bookings and policies. Partners never influence rankings, prices or recommendations.

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