If you've been around me lately, you would know I LOVE online reviews, specifically TripAdvisor. I talk about this particular app way too often, but when traveling, I trust it with my life. As silly as it sounds to fall in love with an online review website, it has not once let me down. Here are a few reasons why:

1. Written by the public

The reviews you read from TripAdvisor are written by people just like you! Anyone can sign up to review a place, and that way, you get a broad demographic of people, which gives you a greater variety of reviews. Who would you trust more- the owner of the company on his own website or an Average Joe traveling to a place for the first time?

2. Honesty

The reviews I've read are nothing but honest. Sure there are the reviews that demonstrate that the customer was caught on a very bad day, but for the most part, people remain polite and respectful. Also, whenever I have gone into a highly rated restaurant or café, I have never been let down by the food or the service. Every time I've stepped foot into a spot with the TripAdvisor sticker in the window, I've always enjoyed myself!

3. More things to do

Not only do online reviews give you an accurate description of a place, but they also recommend similar places to experience. I've found some of my favorite restaurants just by simply following the advice from reviewers!

Maybe it's silly or stupid to spend so much time talking about an online review website, but trust me, if you follow it advice, you won't be disappointed!