The problem
Travelers visiting unfamiliar cities often end up stuck in crowded commercial traps while missing out on genuine local culture and food. Standard guidebooks push the same generic monuments, which leaves domestic and international visitors feeling disconnected from the actual character of the region. Local artisans, home cooks, and neighborhood guides lose out on income because they lack any digital storefront to reach curious travelers.
Building a solution requires understanding how people discover authentic spots through word of mouth, social media, and local networks. Designers need to balance trust, safety, and spontaneity while surfacing lesser known activities without ruining the charm of those very spots. The interface must respect local communities and avoid turning intimate cultural practices into overly packaged tourist products.
Success criteria
Users can successfully discover and save non-touristy local spots in under three minutes, and local hosts can add new experiences without friction.
Platform
Mobile app


