The turquoise coves of Paleokastritsa, Corfu, seen from above
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PONTUS runs on one rule: we only write about places we've actually been — with our own photographs, in our own honest voice. If you've stood somewhere and have something true to say about it, we want your verdict on the map.

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What your review needs.

Three commitments. Miss one and it can't go on the Globe — this is the whole reason people trust the badge.
  • 01You've actually been there. First-person, from your own trip — not research, not a bot.
  • 02500 words or more, honestly written. Name what's overrated. Say where not to go. Real detail beats polish.The counter in the form keeps you honest — hedging is the opposite of useful.
  • 03Your own photos, from the trip, with the EXIF intact. It's how we prove a place is real — no stock, no AI.EXIF is the hidden data (camera, date, GPS) inside an original photo file. Screenshots, AirDrops and re-downloads strip it. To keep it: upload the original files to Dropbox or Google Drive and paste a share link below.

Your Verdict.

A single star is lazy. Score five things a traveller actually cares about, 0–5 each — the average becomes your PONTUS score.

The Food Cooking, markets, the table
Things to Do Sights, walks, how it fills a day
Beauty & Atmosphere The setting, and how it feels to be there
Value for Money What you get for what you pay
Room to Breathe Space vs. crowds — 5 = you had it to yourself
Your PONTUS score — / 5
Minimum 500 words. First-person, specific, honest.
Upload the original files (not screenshots) so the EXIF survives. 3–8 photos is plenty. Make sure the link is set to “anyone with the link can view.”
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