WanderWise

1.1 Filling Out the Planning Form

To start, you'll find the planning form on our homepage. Here's a breakdown of each field:

• Destinations: Enter the city and country you want to visit (e.g., "Rome, Italy"). You can add multiple destinations for a multi-city trip. The AI will intelligently split the days between them.
• Dates of Travel: Select a start and end date for your trip. The duration is calculated automatically.
• Traveler Type: Choose who you're traveling with (e.g., Solo, Family). This helps the AI suggest appropriate activities.
• Special Considerations: This is a powerful optional field. Inform the AI about any specific needs or interests, such as "we need wheelchair-accessible restaurants," "we are on a tight budget," or "we love art museums and photography."

1.2 Interacting with Your Itinerary

Once your itinerary is generated, you have full control to customize it:

• Edit Day Plan: Each day has a summary plan. Click "Edit Plan" to modify this text to better suit your goals.
• Add Activity: Click the "Add Activity" button to open a dialog. You can choose from AI-powered suggestions or manually add your own activity with a time and description.
• Delete Activity: Hover over any activity to reveal a trash can icon. Click it to remove the activity from your plan.
• View Activity Details: Click on an activity's image to open a lightbox. This view provides more details, such as a map of the location, transport advice, and links to official websites.

1.3 Saving, Sharing & Exporting

Your itinerary isn't just for viewing. Use the floating Tools button to access these features:

• Export to PDF: Download a clean, formatted PDF of your itinerary for offline access.
• Activity Map: View all your activities with coordinates pinned on an interactive map. You can navigate day by day.
• Timeline View: See a chronological, vertical timeline of your entire trip.
• Save & Share: To save your progress or share your trip with others, you must first sign in. Once signed in, a "Save Changes" button will appear when you make edits. After saving, you can use the "Share" button in the tools menu to generate a public link.

2.1 Starting a New Chat

To begin a conversation:

1. Navigate to the AI Assistant page from the header.
2. Enter a destination you want to ask questions about.
3. Click "Start New Chat." You must be signed in to use the chat.

You can ask anything! Try one of these examples to get started:

• “What are the top 3 best ramen restaurants in Tokyo for under $15?”
• “Is it easy to get around Kyoto using only public transport?”
• “What is a good day trip from Paris for a family with young children?”
• “I'm in Rome. Suggest an authentic, non-touristy neighborhood for dinner tonight.”
• “Are there any special festivals or events happening in Barcelona during the first week of June?”
• “What's the most scenic way to travel from Florence to the Cinque Terre?”

2.2 Chatting Within an Itinerary

For more focused advice, you can start a chat directly from a saved itinerary. This provides the AI with the full context of your existing plans.

1. Open one of your saved itineraries.
2. In the card for any given day, open the "Ask the AI Assistant" section.
3. Click on one of the suggested prompts or the "Start a new chat" link.

The AI will know your destinations and daily plans, allowing you to ask highly specific questions like, "What's the best way to get from my first activity to my second on Day 3?" or "Are there any good cafes near my hotel for breakfast on Day 5?"

2.3 Managing Your Chats

Your chat conversations are automatically saved. When you visit the AI Assistant page, you will see a list of your previous chats. You can:

• Resume a Chat: Click on any saved chat card to load the conversation history and continue where you left off.
• Delete a Chat: Click the trash can icon on a chat card to permanently delete that conversation.

Using Local Lens

To use this feature, you'll need to grant location access in your browser.

1. Navigate to the Local Lens page. Your browser will prompt you for location permission.
2. Your current location will be displayed on an interactive map.
3. Use the quick recommendation buttons (e.g., "Cafes", "Restaurants") or type your own question into the text box.
4. The AI will provide a direct answer and, if applicable, pin suggestions to your map.

Understanding the Results

The AI provides two types of information:

• A direct answer to your question, such as a fun fact or historical context.
• A list of nearby suggestions with pins on the map if you ask for recommendations. You can click on these pins for more details.

Using the Estimator

To get your estimate, you will provide similar details to the itinerary planner:

• Origin & Destinations: Tell the AI where your trip starts and where you're going.
• Travel Dates: The duration of your trip affects accommodation and daily spending.
• Travel Style: Select 'Budget', 'Mid-Range', or 'Luxury' to help the AI calibrate its cost predictions.

Understanding the Results

The AI will generate a comprehensive report that includes:

• A Total Estimated Cost in the local currency.
• A categorical breakdown of costs (Flights, Accommodation, Food, etc.), complete with a pie chart for easy visualization.
• A detailed Daily Expense Timeline, showing projected spending for each day of your trip.

5.1 Browsing the Hub

Visit the Community Hub to see a feed of publicly shared trips. You can:

• View Posts: Click "View" on any post to see the full itinerary and read the author's notes.
• Copy Trips: If you find a trip you like, click "Copy to My Trips" to add a personal, editable version of it to your own account.
• Leave Comments: Engage with other travelers by leaving comments and suggestions on their posts.

5.2 Sharing Your Trip

To share one of your own itineraries with the community, follow these steps:

1. First, make sure you have saved the itinerary you want to share.
2. From the itinerary page, open the floating Tools menu.
3. Click the Share button to open the sharing options.
4. Click "Share to Community Hub". You'll be prompted to write a short message about your trip.
5. Once you post it, your trip will be visible to everyone in the Community Hub!

6.1 Accessing Your Journal

You can access your journals for any saved trip:

1. Make sure you are signed in.
2. Navigate to the My Journal page from the header menu.
3. You will see a card for each of your saved itineraries. Click "Open Journal" on any card to view or add entries for that trip.

6.2 Writing a Journal Entry

On the journal page for a specific trip, you can add an entry with the following details. It's a great way to capture memories as they happen or reflect on your day in the evening.

• Title & Content: Give your entry a title and write your thoughts in the main content area.
• Date & Time: Select the date of your memory and optionally add a specific time.
• Upload Photos: Click "Add Photo" to upload up to 5 images for each journal entry.
• Save Your Entry: Click the "Save Entry" button. Your new memory, complete with photos, will be added to the timeline below.

7.1 Personalizing Your Profile

Here’s how you can make your profile your own:

• Edit Username & Bio: Click the edit icon next to your username or bio to add or change them. A good bio tells others what kind of traveler you are!
• Choose Travel Interests: Select from a list of interests like "Adventure", "Culinary", "Luxury", or "History". These will be displayed as badges on your profile, giving others a quick glimpse into your travel style.
• Build Your Wishlist: Add destinations to your travel wishlist to keep track of where you want to go next.
• Change Your Banner: Personalize your profile header by choosing a banner image based on your selected interests.

7.2 Explorer Level Gamification

We believe in celebrating your journey as a traveler. The "Explorer Level" is a fun way to track your activity and engagement within the WanderWise community.

• How It Works: You earn points for planning trips and sharing your itineraries in the Community Hub. The more you plan and share, the higher your level becomes.
• Levels: Progress through ranks from Wanderer to Voyager, Adventurer, Globetrotter, and finally, the esteemed Pathfinder.
• Show It Off: Your Explorer Level badge is displayed next to your name on any posts you make in the Community Hub, showcasing your experience to fellow travelers.

8.1 Deleting Your Account

We believe in giving you full control over your data. If you wish to delete your account, you can do so from your Profile Page.

To proceed:

1. Go to your Profile Page.
2. Scroll down to the "Account Management" section.
3. Click the "Delete Account" button.
4. A confirmation dialog will appear. Read the warning carefully and, if you are sure, type "DELETE" into the text field and click the final confirmation button.