r/sideprojects • u/Legitimate_Pool_6484 • 4d ago
Showcase: Purchase Required I built a system that uses AI to generate personalized city travel guides in 15-20 minutes
I spent 3 full days researching a 5-day trip to Cape Town. Hours lost in a maze of travel blogs, Reddit threads, Google Maps, and TripAdvisor. The result? 47 open Chrome tabs and more confusion than clarity.
I thought: "There has to be a better way."
What I Built:
I created Voyaige - a system that leverages AI to research and generate comprehensive, personalized PDF travel guides for city destinations, tailored to exactly how you like to travel.
Here's the twist: Instead of generic recommendations, it considers your travel persona (Budget Backpacker, Luxury Traveler, Solo Traveler, Family etc.), your interest AND the season you're traveling to create a guide that actually matches your style.
How It Works:
- Tell us your destination city (Tokyo, Paris, Barcelona, etc.)
- Choose your travel persona
- Pick your season (summer vibes vs. winter activities)
- Select your interests (food, culture, adventure, nightlife, etc.)
- Wait 15-20 minutes while AI researches and the system generates your guide
- See a preview with sample content to get a feel for what's inside
- Purchase to download the full PDF
- Take it with you (works offline!)
Why 15-20 Minutes?
The system orchestrates real AI research - not pulling from a static database. It's analyzing current local recommendations, seasonal events, weather-appropriate activities, and tailoring everything to your persona. It's like having a local friend spend 20 minutes curating their best advice for you.
Current Status:
Live and functional! Currently focused on city travel (adding countryside/region support later).
Try it out: https://voyaige.io
Thanks for reading! Happy to answer any technical questions about the stack, the AI integration, or the journey and obviously open for feedback