This is a submission for the Storyblok Challenge
What I Built
WanderGuide is an interactive travel platform that uses Storyblok to create immersive destination guides, manage travel itineraries, and provide personalized recommendations. It serves travelers, tour operators, and destination marketing organizations with rich, multimedia travel content.
The platform combines stunning visual storytelling with practical travel information, allowing users to discover, plan, and share their travel experiences through engaging, content-rich interfaces.
Demo
Storyblok Space: https://app.storyblok.com/#!/me/spaces/234561/stories
Code Repository: https://github.com/devuser/wanderguide-travel
Licensed under MIT License
Demo Video or Screenshots
Tech Stack
- Frontend: Next.js 14, React 18, Framer Motion
- Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Auth, Storage)
- Maps: Mapbox GL JS, Google Places API
- CMS: Storyblok
- Payment: Stripe
- Hosting: Vercel
How I Used Storyblok
Storyblok powers the entire travel content ecosystem:
- Destination Guides: Rich destination pages with attractions, restaurants, and cultural information
- Itinerary Templates: Pre-built travel plans with customizable activities and timing
- Accommodation Listings: Hotel and lodging information with booking integration
- Activity Catalog: Tours, experiences, and local activities with availability
- Travel Tips: Practical advice, cultural insights, and safety information
- Photo Galleries: Stunning destination imagery with location tagging
- User Reviews: Traveler testimonials and experience sharing
The Visual Editor enables travel content creators to build immersive destination stories with rich media and interactive elements.
AI Integration
Basic AI features for enhanced travel planning:
- Personalized destination recommendations based on preferences
- Smart itinerary optimization for time and budget
- Weather-based activity suggestions
Learnings and Takeaways
Storyblok's multi-language support was essential for the global travel market, allowing us to create localized content for different regions and languages.
The biggest challenge was managing large amounts of multimedia content while maintaining fast load times. I implemented progressive image loading and Storyblok's image optimization features to ensure smooth user experiences.
Storyblok's component-based approach allowed us to create flexible destination templates that could be customized for different types of locations - from bustling cities to remote natural areas.
The project showed how content-driven approaches can transform travel planning from a transactional experience into an inspirational journey.
Travel professionals particularly valued the ability to update destination information in real-time and collaborate on content creation across different time zones.
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