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Congrats on the launch! I love this concept, and this is genius! There is so much potential for expanding features, such as statistics on how much you walked, tours taken, historic sites visited, etc... Also, partnering with local restaurants and businesses to provide discounts and deals to people who are following a particular tour, for which you can get a commission.
What is the reasoning behind the name?
@dan16 Thank you for the kind words and great suggestions! We're excited about enhancing DocentPro with features like walk tracking and local deals, which align with our goal to enrich travel experiences.
The name "DocentPro" combines 'docent,' a knowledgeable guide, with 'pro,' reflecting our commitment to providing professional-level guidance digitally. Every user's phone becomes a gateway to exploring the world's wonders, guided by expert knowledge. 🌍📱
Thanks again for your support and ideas!
Hi everyone! 👋
I'm Jake, the founder and engineer of DocentPro!
🌟 Introducing the New and Improved DocentPro – Your Ultimate Travel Companion! 🌟
Since our initial launch, we've been hard at work enhancing every aspect of DocentPro based on valuable feedback from travelers like you. We're thrilled to unveil the latest version, now available for both Android and iOS users!
🔍 Deeper, Richer Stories: Dive into over 100+ tours, uncovering the secrets of locales from world-famous avenues to hidden gems. With richer content and more comprehensive coverage, your explorations are limitless.
🌐 Enhanced Features:
Multilingual Support: Navigate and understand in your language.
High-Quality Audio: Experience each destination’s essence with immersive audio.
💬 Real Traveler Testimonials: Join countless adventurers who are using DocentPro to enhance their travel experiences. Our community's stories are a testament to the deeper connections and understanding that DocentPro facilitates.
💫 Still Completely Free!: We remain committed to enhancing your travel experiences without any cost.
🚀 Ready to explore like never before? Download the new DocentPro now, immerse yourself in the narrative of your travels, and share your discoveries with the world. 🌍✈️
Celebrate the world's wonders, learn about your surroundings, and turn every trip into an adventure with DocentPro.
Hey @jake_jeong, congrats on the launch - really cool app.
I travel a lot and often explore cities through walking so this would be an amazing add-on.
I wanted to know a couple of things -
Q1. How do you source these stories? Do you partner up with guides?
Q2. What cities does it cover? Which ones do you plan to prioritise ahead?
Q3. Do you cover different types of stories or just historical? - Historical, food, local culture/customs etc.?
Hey @kshitij11, thanks for the congrats and your great questions! I'm thrilled to hear you're excited about DocentPro. This is a must-have for travelers like you.
Q1: Our stories are primarily generated from reliable and extensive sources like Wikipedia, with each two-minute narration crafted to condense the richness of two books' worth of information. While we currently don't partner with local guides, we plan to explore such collaborations in the future to bring even more personalized, unknown, and hidden stories to our users, sharing profits with our contributors to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship.
Q2: DocentPro offers coverage worldwide, encompassing everything from bustling metropolises to quaint towns, anywhere there are landmarks or attractions of interest to travelers. While we provide insights on a global scale, we particularly highlight about 100ish cities that are popular travel destinations. For these cities, we also offer recommended tour itineraries to help travelers make the most of their visits. Let us know if there's a specific city you're interested in or think we should feature more prominently!
Q3: DocentPro offers a diverse range of topics tailored to each landmark or attraction, providing a comprehensive look into each destination. For example, if you visit the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, DocentPro doesn't just recount its history and architectural significance; we also delve into more nuanced topics like suicide prevention efforts associated with the bridge. Each location can cover from one to over ten topics, depending on its popularity and cultural significance, ensuring travelers receive a rich and multifaceted understanding of every site they visit.
DocentPro will also encompass a variety of non-physical aspects such as local culture, economy, society, and hidden stories that define a location. Stay tuned!
Hope this helps, and I can't wait for you to start exploring with DocentPro on your next city walk.
Don't forget providing feedback!
@jakekim Indeed. As we improve DocentPro, we think it's quite blessing to witness all the revolution. Travel industry is quite outdated and needs to be improve via more focusing on the In-Trip experience.
We want to be the first/best mover!
Sounds like an AI tour guide? That's a great idea! @jake_jeong Being able to tell me the stories behind each attraction would indeed be a pleasant surprise. Congrats!🎉
Hi! Great job on your app! I often see tourists in my town but no tour guides. Tourist offices are small for the demand and even closed on holidays… AI should guide people to see the landmarks and learn. Stories are a big thing! Keep it up!
@masher_calster You're spot on. That's exactly how we developed DocentPro to address a significant gap in the local guide market. Even when local guides are available, finding a good one who speaks your language can be challenging and often expensive. We want all travelers to benefit from DocentPro, which provides top-notch local guides at no cost!
@masher_calster Exactly. Having been in the travel tech industry for a long time, I know that distribution is key, as its frequency is lower but the transaction size is significant. I hope DocentPro evolves to be used not only by tourists but also by locals who haven't had the chance to learn more about their surroundings.
@anastasiia_stepko We utilize high-quality location data and advanced AI technology to minimize the risk of incorrect information. Occasionally, you might encounter 'stories not available,' indicating our stringent validation process to ensure the content is accurate and appropriate. Thank you for the great question!
Great idea, guys! Love traveling and discovering new places, checking stats as well. It has always been a nuisance to open a lot of links, sources to get the info abt the location I plan to visit or find a new destination not far from me. Thank for the app ))
This is an amazing idea! Travelers who love to get insights about places they go, especially history lovers gonna love this. Kudos to the entire team 🙌🏼
@jake_jeong DocentPro looks like a fantastic app for exploring and learning about the world around you through AI-powered audio narrations. What are some unique features that make it stand out from other travel guide apps?
@oleksandra_vasiukhnyk Great question! I worked in the travel industry as a tech lead and saw many opportunities to enhance the travel experience beyond just booking hotels and flights. This is just the beginning, with many features coming to improve the in-trip experience.
What sets DocentPro apart from other travel guide apps are:
- Global coverage
- Proven tour itineraries for those unsure where to go
- Breaking language barriers
And there's more to come! We have some exciting features in the pipeline that will be a significant advantage.
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