Join the Alpha Crew

Help Shape the Future of Travel

What is Travel Often?

This is not your average travel app. Travel Often gives you a space to dream big, plan better, and build trips that feel like yours. No spreadsheets. No chaos. And zero influencer traps pretending to be local tips.

Built for people who:

Hate travel spreadsheets but love to organize the chaos

Want to save secret spots without losing them to the algorithm

Crave a better way to plan, budget, and actually live the trip

Need inspiration and a nudge, not just another to-do list.

Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.

Core Features at Launch

  • 🗺️ Drag & Drop Itinerary Builder

    Design your days with visuals, not just text. Shift plans with a click and watch your trip take shape in real time.

  • 💬 AI Travel Assistant

    Ask questions, get inspiration, and build your itinerary with help from a guide that actually feels like a real traveler. (Yep, that’s me.)

  • 💸 Smart Budget Sync

    Track your spending as you plan. No juggling extra spreadsheets or losing track of what that bougie afternoon really costs.

  • 📍 Saved Places and Hidden Gems

    Explore curated spots I’ve personally checked out. Think local food joints, tattoo studios, secret hikes, and underrated finds you will not see on the tourist radar.

  • 🧭 Flexible and Customizable

    Plan every hour or keep it loose and spontaneous. The app adapts to your travel style, not the other way around.

🌍 What’s Coming Next

We’re just getting started. Travel Often is more than a trip planner — it’s becoming a full ecosystem for travelers who want to explore deeper, stay organized, and connect with others along the way.

Here’s what’s on the horizon:

  • Smart Packing Lists

    Auto-build packing lists based on your destination, trip length, and travel style or see what the experts are sayin to bring. No more forgetting important items or overpacking.

  • Travel Buddy Collaboration

    Invite friends, partners, or group members to help build the itinerary, leave notes, and vibe check the plan before you ever take off.

  • In-App Guides

    Explore local recs, cultural tips, and hidden gems from people who have actually been there. No influencer fluff, no sponsored distractions just real insights.

  • Community Features

    Follow other explorers, save itineraries you love, or share your own for others to use. This is where solo travelers, friend groups, and seasoned nomads all find their people.

  • Creator & Agent Portal

    Design and sell your own travel guides, manage custom itineraries, and collaborate with clients — all in one place. Whether you're a content creator or a travel professional, this is your toolkit to build and share your vision.

Who Can Join Alpha Testing?

We’re inviting a small group of explorers, dreamers, planners, and curious minds to test-drive the alpha version of our travel app.

This is your chance to be part of something fresh and help shape the future of how we plan and experience travel.

To Join the Alpha, You’ll Need:

  • Desktop Access Only (for now)
    The current version is not mobile friendly. You will need a laptop or desktop to be part of the testing experience.

  • A Love for Travel Any Kind Any Level
    Whether you have backpacked across continents, planned your next port vacation after stepping off a yacht, or never left your state, this app is built for every type of traveler.

  • An Eye for Feedback
    If something feels confusing, clunky, or just plain cool, we want to hear about it. No tech background required, just your honest opinion.

  • Willingness to Explore the App
    You will be asked to test out features, plan a real or imaginary trip, and get a feel for the full experience. Maalek will be available to assist if needed, but the goal is for you to take the reins and uncover any pain points.

  • Thirty Minutes for a One on One Google Meet Session
    We will schedule a short call with you through Calendly to hear your thoughts live, walk through parts of the app together, and answer any questions.

  • Time to Fill Out a Post Test Feedback Form
    After your session, you will receive a short form to share any remaining feedback, feature requests, or ideas we might have missed.

Let’s Chat!
Book Your 30-Minute alpha testing Call

Once you sign up, you can schedule a short call where I’ll walk you through the app, show you how to test it, and hear your first impressions. It’s low-key, no pressure - we’ll just vibe out on travel ideas!

Get On The Calender!

It’s not just early-access…

it’s a chance to help build something that can change how people travel. You’ll get sneak peeks, be part of something new, and shape the way this tool evolves.

Thanks for being here. Let’s make travel better together. -maalek