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Mapping Your Adventures: A Fresh Tool for Trip Planners
Okay, let’s talk about trips. Seriously, who doesn’t love them? But let’s be honest, planning them can be…a lot. Sifting through spreadsheets, juggling maps, trying to remember that dog-friendly cafe you saw on a random blog. It gets overwhelming, doesn’t it?
That’s why I stumbled across something really interesting – a completely free, open-source project called TRIP. I wanted to share it with you because it feels like a really thoughtful approach to trip planning. I came across the original post on Reddit, and it reminded me of how passionate people are about building useful tools.
Let’s break down what TRIP is all about. It’s essentially a minimalist Points of Interest (POI) tracker and trip planner. The core idea is simple: help you organize all your travel ideas and notes in one place. The developers (a super-nice guy named /u/Idontspeakcroissant) built it with a really focused approach—two main features:
- Managing POIs on the Map: You can add all those cool spots you discover – that quirky bookstore, the best hiking trail, that amazing coffee shop. It lets you tag them with all the important details: whether they’re dog-friendly, how much they cost, how long you think you’ll spend there. It’s like having a super-organized travel journal right on a map.
- Planning Your Trip in a Structured Way: Instead of a chaotic spreadsheet, TRIP offers a clean, Google Sheets-style table for planning your entire trip. You can build your itinerary alongside the interactive map.
What’s particularly awesome about TRIP is its commitment to being free and open-source. And, crucially, it will always be that way. No telemetry, no hidden tracking – just a tool built with a genuine desire to help people plan their adventures.
I’ve been digging into the GitHub project, and it’s already looking really solid. The developer is actively seeking feedback, which is fantastic. It means the tool is constantly evolving based on how people actually use it. That’s the sign of a truly useful piece of software.
Why I’m excited about TRIP:
- Simplicity: It cuts through the noise. No complicated features you don’t need.
- Organization: It provides a structured way to think about your trips.
- Community-Driven: The project’s open-source nature ensures continued development and improvement.
How to check it out: You can find the project on GitHub here: https://github.com/itskovacs/trip. Seriously, give it a look. And if you use it, I’d love to hear what you think. The developer is actively looking for feedback, so your input is hugely valuable.
A Quick Update (as of the Reddit post): The demo version is a little behind the latest version (1.7.2 vs 1.10.0), but the developer is working on syncing it ASAP. That’s just a minor detail, though – the core functionality is already impressive.
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Let me know in the comments if you try TRIP out and what your experience is!
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