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Stories from the Journey

Our thoughts on travel, discovery, and building a better way to find the places, people and memories that matter the most.

Featured January 2026 β€’ 5 min read

Why We're Building This For You

Travel shouldn't feel like following someone else's itinerary. We're building LocalGems to help you discover the places locals actually love - not just the tourist traps that top every generic guide.

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We're just getting started. Here's what we're planning to write about:

  • How we use AI to find authentic recommendations
  • The art of asking Reddit for travel advice
  • Why generic travel guides fail travelers
  • Building in public: Our tech stack and lessons learned

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