Hey everyone, happy new year. I hope you've been keeping safe and well.
As some of you know, I'm a software developer and built this platform with lots of help from my friends @daamsie and @mplatts in Melbourne last year.
We spent many months creating the site that you see today, and have been making lots of small improvements along the way based on feedback from our community.
👉 We'd like to know what new features you'd like to see on Travel Massive in 2022?
Since we're a small development team and entirely self-funded (I don't get paid), I will prioritise smaller ideas over bigger, more complicated suggestions (sorry, no apps).
As an example, here's some ideas I'm considering:
• A map where members can share the destination they are visiting
• A place to search and connect with travel influencers & bloggers in our community
• Community points for supporting other people's projects (e.g. comment and upvote)
If you have ideas of how we can make our platform better, please s...
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I'm a Nigerian tech nomad looking to experience different cultures and experiences
Hi hi. Some interesting places to visit include Gambia - also referred to as the Smiling Coast of Africa. Was there in May, and the experience was really good. You can also explore East Africa - esp Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. They have some really immersive cultural experiences you’ll come to love.
Hi Karunwi, are you looking to travel and meet other digital nomads, or just a personal vacation?
And are you looking for visa-free destinations for Nigerian passport holders, or anywhere?
Also, what months is "winter" for you?
Thanks for the suggestion. What's your take on the food? Is it very different from Nigerian cuisine?
Hi Ian, Winter would be November to January. I'm definitely open to meeting other nomads, that sounds exciting.
Visa- free destinations definitely
Hi Karunwi,
I'm glad you've gotten such amazing suggestions already. Based on your preference of visa-free countries I'll suggest Ghana and Barbados.
I was in Ghana towards the end of last year and loved it! They have a vibrant tech scene with events I think you'd enjoy. Afro Nation festival comes up in December and tons of other shows with tourist inflow from all over the world so the cultural experience you seek will be available. Lastly, the food is relatively close to what we have in Nigeria with great new options you should try... Kelewele is a personal favourite I highly recommend.
Barbados has always struck me for its Caribbean culture and fascinating views, definitely check it out if you can.
Safe travels 😁👍🏾