OUR STORY.

Remember those spontaneous road trips, the sunset beach strolls, the sunrise hikes, and the weekend getaways? Those moments when travel was about discovery and the joy of new experiences? We do too. But somewhere along the way, travel became less about the experience, but more about countless hours of research. Depending on who you travel with and what your current needs are, it gets increasingly complex. The platforms designed to help us discover became places filled with endless lists, irrelevant ads and overwhelming reviews.

Where our Journey Started

In 2023, during our travels, we – Dario and Leander – crossed paths. Leander, a digital nomad constantly exploring new countries, and Dario, transitioning from a long career in the footwear industry, bonded over our shared frustrations with existing travel platforms. Leander was constantly on the move, seeking new experiences every few months, while Dario had spent years navigating the Asian travel scene as an Expat. We both noticed how the best travel moments came from local tips and personal recommendations, not from star ratings or generic reviews.

Identifying the Need

Over countless conversations, we realized that no platform truly catered to travellers looking for genuine, real-time experiences. We wanted to create a space where people could find trustworthy advice from fellow travellers and locals, not just paid advertisements. The platforms we used often prioritized businesses over users, leading to a disjointed and sometimes disappointing travel experience. We envisioned a platform where every voice mattered, where users could plan, book, and share their journeys without the clutter of irrelevant ads.

Envisioning a Better Way

We dreamt of a democratized travel platform, free from the biases of B2B-driven models, focusing instead on user-generated content and community-driven insights. Our idea was simple yet revolutionary: a platform that combines planning, booking, and sharing in one seamless experience. We wanted to bridge the gap between travel platforms and local recommendation services, offering a holistic view of what a destination truly has to offer.

Building from the Ground Up

So, in October 2023, we took the plunge. We left our previous careers behind and dove headfirst into this new venture. The first few months were dedicated to rigorous market research, competitor analysis, and face-to-face interviews with travellers. We wanted to understand their pain points, preferences, and dreams. The insights we gathered confirmed our belief: travelers needed something new. Despite the challenges, the dominance of big players in the market, and the countless failed startup in the space, we continued. We started with simple prototypes, tested our ideas, and refined our approach. Now, with a Beta version ready, we're proud of the progress we've made. Our journey is just beginning, and we invite you to join us in shaping a platform that truly puts travelers first.

What we believe in

Why join the TrustTheCrowd community

1

Trust and Transparency

Trust is the foundation of every recommendation. Our goal is to ensure that every piece of advice you receive is accurate and dependable, based on careful analysis and reliable sources.

2

Community over Profit

We prioritize the experiences and voices of our community over business interests. By fostering a user-centric platform, we ensure that the insights come from actual travelers, not commercial entities.

3

Empowerment Through Sharing

Your experiences matter, and by sharing your travel tips, you help others discover hidden gems. Every review, tip, and spot you share enriches our community, creating a trusted network of explorers.

4

Simplified Choices

We aim to make travel planning stress-free and enjoyable. Our platform is designed to help you find what you need quickly, so you can spend more time enjoying your trip and less time sifting through irrelevant information.

Our Ambition

From a recommendation engine to an all-in-one travel platform

Starting with Transparency

Our focus for the start is clear: bringing transparency to dining and accommodation choices with AI-driven insights by analyzing millions of reviews and allowing a highly personalized search.

Saving and sharing...simplified

Simple, yet powerful: we want to give you a better and easier way to save your favorite places so you can easily share them with your friends and discover what your network likes.

Verify. Share. Earn.

We don’t want to rely on reviews from other platfroms, but instead foster an incentive mechanism where sharing is about about enriching the network.  Every review, tip, and spot you share, if deemed helpful by the community, earns you comissions. It’s about creating a flywheel - where your insights not only guide others but also bring value back to you.

The first travel platform you don’t hate

If we’re lucky enough to make it to this stage, then we have everything it takes to actually build the first all-in-one experience platform: the data, the community and the features. Allowing you to plan and book it all in one place, making travel simple, intuitive, and enjoyable.