Editorial Policy

1. Our editorial approach

Places Beyond Reality is an editorial atlas of extraordinary real-world locations. We aim to publish content that is useful, atmospheric, and responsibly checked before it appears on the site.

Every location page is reviewed as editorial material. We read the article text, check the main factual claims, and try to keep the page aligned with the real place it describes.

2. Image and license checks

We pay special attention to photographs and other visual materials used on the site. Before publishing or updating a page, we review whether the image source and license appear suitable for the intended use.

We primarily source images from Wikimedia Commons, but we may also use other sources such as Unsplash or directly licensed materials. We check the license and usage terms stated by the author, uploader, platform, or rights holder, and we aim to show the relevant author, source, and license information on our pages.

Where an image requires attribution, license notice, author credit, source credit, or other usage information, we aim to include that information near the relevant material or in the page data.

• We avoid using images when the rights, source, or license are unclear.
• We review whether image materials are public domain, CC0, openly licensed, licensed to us, or otherwise permitted for use.
• If a rights issue is reported, we may remove, replace, or restrict the material while we investigate.

3. Safety information

The Safety information block receives extra review because it can affect how a reader evaluates a real location. We try to verify the underlying sources for access risk, local restrictions, environmental hazards, required guides, seasonal conditions, and other safety-related notes.

Safety sources are generally official sources where available, such as government agencies, park authorities, protected-area administrations, local authorities, or official tourism bodies. When official sources are limited, we may also use editorial travel sources, destination guides, local reporting, or other travel publications, and we assess them carefully before relying on them.

Examples of official and government sources we may consult include U.S. National Park Service, Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia, Tskaltubo Municipality, U.S. Department of State travel advisories, GOV.UK, German Federal Foreign Office, Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Depending on the destination, we may also check other national park services, ministries of foreign affairs, local government portals, protected-area administrations, official tourism boards, cultural heritage authorities, and emergency or weather agencies.

• Safety information can change quickly and should not be treated as professional travel, legal, medical, emergency, or risk-management advice.
• Readers should confirm current access rules, permits, weather, closures, warnings, and local laws with official or authoritative sources before visiting.

4. Maps and location coordinates

We check the location shown on maps for each place and try to place markers as close as practical to the actual feature, viewpoint, protected area, trailhead, attraction, or relevant geographic area.

When checking coordinates, we compare them against sources such as Google Maps, relevant Wikipedia pages, and official resources for the specific place when those resources exist.

Some places cover large regions, fragile environments, restricted sites, or locations where exact public coordinates are not appropriate. In those cases, the map position may be approximate or intentionally general.

5. Article review and corrections

We review and read the content published in location articles, collections, summaries, and supporting blocks. We try to catch factual mistakes, outdated descriptions, unclear claims, and mismatches between the article and its sources.

Even with review, inaccuracies may remain. Conditions, prices, access rules, operators, road status, opening hours, safety notices, and official guidance can change after publication.

6. Tickets, bookings, and visitor access

When a page mentions ticket orders, paid entry, permits, tours, visitor centers, transport, or booking-related details, we try to check that information against current sources before publication.

Places Beyond Reality is not a travel agency, ticket seller, booking platform, tour operator, or official representative of any destination. Readers should always verify availability, prices, refund rules, entry requirements, and booking terms directly with the official operator or relevant provider before making travel plans.

7. Updates and reader reports

We update editorial content when we identify better sources, licensing improvements, clearer safety context, corrected map positions, or changed visitor information.

If you notice an error, outdated safety note, incorrect coordinate, missing image credit, questionable license, or booking detail that needs review, contact support@placesbeyondreality.com with the page URL and the specific issue.