I built Wakapadi after noticing that most travel tools focus on planning trips, but not on actually helping people connect once they arrive somewhere new.
When traveling, it’s often hard to meet locals or other travelers unless you already know someone, join organized tours, or rely on chance. I wanted to make discovery more natural — seeing who’s nearby, joining free walking tours, and exploring cities together.
Wakapadi currently allows users to:
discover free walking tours
see nearby travelers and locals who are open to meeting
connect and chat before meeting
explore cities in a more social way
The project is still early, and I’m especially interested in feedback on:
safety and privacy expectations
what would make you comfortable meeting people while traveling
features that would make this genuinely useful instead of another travel app
Happy to answer any technical or product questions.