What is Travel Bug?
1. Share video to Travel Bug Share any TikTok or Instagram travel video directly to the app 2. We detect & tag all locations Our AI automatically identifies every place mentioned and creates location pins 3. View a map of all the locations saved
Problem
Travel enthusiasts often discover inspiring destinations through TikTok/IG videos but manually track and organize all mentioned spots, leading to disorganization and missed locations.
Solution
A mobile app where users share social media travel videos to automatically detect and map tagged locations. Examples: Upload a TikTok video of Bali highlights → AI pins beaches, hotels, and restaurants on an interactive map.
Customers
Travel enthusiasts and content creators aged 18-35 who frequently use TikTok/IG for trip inspiration and need to consolidate scattered location data.
Unique Features
AI scans video captions, audio, and visual cues to identify locations without manual input, creating a unified travel map with pinned spots.
User Comments
Simplifies trip planning
Accurate location detection
Saves hours of research
Seamless TikTok/IG integration
Visually intuitive maps
Traction
15k users, $10k MRR (as per ProductHunt), launched in 2023 with recent offline map access and collaboration features. Founder has 2.3k X followers.
Market Size
The global travel app market is projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2027 (Statista), with social-media-driven trip planning being a key growth driver.
