HyobumShin

HyobumShin

Co-founder of LocalStory
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I believe the true joy of travel lies in discovering the unique stories of every place, from faraway lands to my own neighborhood. I wanted to share these living narratives that emerge from every moment of a journey.

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  • LocalStory
    LocalStorySkip the tourist crowds. Discover curated local gems
    Jul 2025
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6mo ago

LocalStory: Finding hidden local travel spots - Hi, I'm Hyobum, founder of LocalStory!

Hello PH community!

I'm Hyobum, and I've been building LocalStory for the past 6 months while teaching myself to code. (AI helped a bit too, haha)

It all started during my Southeast Asia trip last year. I was doing the usual tourist spots when a local friend I randomly met recommended this tiny caf in an alley. The coffee there was absolutely amazing. That's when it hit me - this is where the real joy of travel lies.

But usually, these experiences are hard to come by. Language barriers, not knowing where locals actually go... we all end up visiting the same tourist traps.

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