Why is it so hard to plan trips beyond the usual tourist spots?

I’ve always loved traveling, but I kept running into the same problem:

Travel info is scattered across dozens of blogs, forums, and random social media posts.

It’s hard to discover authentic, lesser-known places.

And trip planning takes way too much time.

That’s why we’re building GemsAround – a digital map that helps you discover hidden gems, authentic experiences, and local recommendations in one place. Think of it as a mix of discovery + planning tool, designed for curious travelers who want more than just the “Top 10 on TripAdvisor.”

We’re starting with Moldova (our home base), then expanding to other regions. Users can explore, save spots, create itineraries, and even share their own discoveries.

What feature would make a travel discovery app actually useful for you—something that would keep you coming back instead of just checking Google Maps once?