Last Updated: February 2026

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Teal Lemon, we’re passionate about helping you discover authentic food experiences around the world. To keep this site running and continue creating free, in-depth travel guides, we participate in affiliate marketing programs. This page explains what that means for you.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links on this website are “affiliate links.” This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase or booking, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the website.

For example, if we recommend a restaurant and you book a table through our Booking.com link, we earn a small percentage of the booking fee. You pay the same price, but your purchase helps support our work.

Programs We Participate In

Teal Lemon is a participant in various affiliate programs, including but not limited to:

  • Booking.com Partner Program (via AWIN) – For restaurant reservations, hotels, and accommodations
  • GetYourGuide Partner Program – For food tours, cooking classes, and travel experiences
  • Viator Affiliate Program – For tours and activities
  • Amazon Associates Program – For travel gear and products we recommend
  • Other travel-related affiliate programs – We may add partnerships with other reputable travel companies

Our Promise to You

We only recommend products, services, restaurants, and experiences that we genuinely believe will add value to your travels. Our recommendations are based on:

  • Extensive personal research and planning
  • Our own travel experiences when possible
  • Reviews and recommendations from trusted local sources
  • Quality, authenticity, and value for travelers

We never recommend something just because it has a higher commission. If we wouldn’t use it ourselves or recommend it to a friend, we won’t recommend it to you. The presence of an affiliate link does not influence our honest opinion or the integrity of our content.

How This Helps You

Affiliate commissions help us:

  • Keep our content free for all readers
  • Continue researching and creating detailed destination guides
  • Update our guides with current information
  • Explore new destinations to share with you
  • Maintain and improve this website

Essentially, when you book through our links, you’re directly supporting the creation of more free travel content while paying the same price you’d pay anyway.

Your Choice

Using our affiliate links is completely optional. You are never obligated to click on any link or make any purchase. You can always navigate directly to any website mentioned in our guides.

However, if you find our content helpful and plan to make a booking anyway, using our affiliate links is a wonderful way to support our work at no cost to you.

Questions or Concerns?

We’re committed to transparency and honesty. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we monetize this site, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Instagram.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Thank you for supporting Teal Lemon and happy travels!

Kelly & Nik
Teal Lemon