Hey everyone, I've been thinking about Navo for a long time, an app born out of my own experiences traveling with groups of 4 to 12 people. Every trip usually kicks off with a WhatsApp conversation, where someone casually mentions a trip and excitement flares up for a moment, but then most people lose interest, and only a couple end up doing all the planning.

The Pain Points of Group Trip Planning

• Endless WhatsApp Chats: It all starts in a WhatsApp group, where a quick mention of a trip sparks a burst of ideas, only to have the conversation fade away just as quickly.
• Lost Details: Important information—like arrival times, departure times, check-in and checkout details—gets lost in the chat, forcing us to ask the same questions over and over.
• The Lone Planners: Only one or two people take on the role of organizing, relying on messy spreadsheets or one-off PowerPoint presentations that leave little room for input.
• Last-Minute Updates: Plans are often shared in person when everything is nearly set, which means changes are hard to make and not everyone gets a say.

Why Navo?

Navo is designed to solve these problems by putting everyone at the center of the planning process. Here’s what makes it special:

• Central Hub for Information: Instead of having ideas and details lost in endless WhatsApp messages, Navo keeps everything in one place where you can always find what you need.
• Collaborative Planning: Add cool ideas directly to the trip timeline, just like posting on social media, and let everyone vote or comment—kind of like a Tinder for trip ideas.
• Step-by-Step Building: The trip is built together, with everyone contributing gradually, making sure that every detail is clear and up-to-date.
• Real-Time Consultations: No more repeated questions about when someone is arriving or leaving, or what the check-in times are—everything is recorded and easy to consult.

I know there are other apps out there like Stippl and Tripsy, and while they do a great job, Navo focuses on building the trip step by step, making sure that every group member’s ideas and contributions are part of the final plan.

My friend and I started working on Navo seriously last year, and we even managed an 80% complete beta version on iOS before life got in the way. Now, I'm ready to share it with you all to get your thoughts and feedback. I've even started exploring some AI features to suggest trip ideas based on the group’s interests, though that’s still in the early stages.

What do you think, does this app sound like it could make group trip planning easier and more fun? Is it worth finishing it? I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions on how we can make it even better.

Cheers!

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Hello everyone.

Once again calling on the amazing people of Reddit to give their feedback, recommendations, do’s, don’ts, etc.

As you may have seen in my other post I’m currently planning a road trip from Miami to LA and I’ve come to a bit of a (excuse the horrible pun) crossroad.

Guadalupe NP & Petrified Forest NP are on our list of must do’s, however there seems to be a ton of different routes between the two with plenty of options for things to see or do.

I’m a low key ufo nerd so love the idea of going through Roswell, however, we love natural beauty and have heard that White Sands is a must. ChatGTP has given me plenty of other spots to check out, Riverbend Hot Springs, Blue Hole, Santa Rosa, Santa Fe, Tucson etc

What do you think? I’m all ears.

Ps, we’d do the drive over 2-3 days, sleeping in our vehicle.

If you were heading out for a PNW road trip, hiking weekend, or an overlanding adventure, what’s the best type of vehicle to take? 🚙

Would you go for a Subaru Crosstrek/Outback, or something bigger like a Toyota 4Runner TRD?

I’m asking because I’m working through an idea for a rental concept that focuses on adventure-ready vehicles—stuff that’s actually built for the kind of trips we all love taking. I put together a quick survey to see if this idea makes sense.

If you have a few minutes, I’d love your input: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOGhC0olvgZQlMzE-sUODzw0i5I_9oLOv4naWQG9bWT8OtIQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Also, tell me in the comments—what’s the best vehicle for an adventure, and what’s the worst one you’ve taken on a trip?

I’ll be driving from Canberra to the Gold Coast soon and I want to know everyone’s recommendations on places I should stop whether it’s iconic food, places or nice lookouts. I plan to stop a fair bit on the way just for fun.

Im in route already just stop in trailer park but I'll be going thru i5 to 210 to i10EB to tx i do smoke just not cigs or herb

Hey everyone! My partner and I are planning our honeymoon road trip in the USA this September, and we'd love your advice. We're traveling with our toddler, so we’re looking for a mix of beautiful national parks, scenic landscapes, and vanlife-friendly spots while keeping things comfortable for a little one.

We’re experienced in camper life and have our own van back home. We're also used to camping and hiking in cold weather—we’re from Finland, after all! So, we're comfortable with more remote places, but we also want to make sure we find good spots that work with a toddler.

A few key questions:

1. Best national parks & scenic routes? We’d love recommendations for must-visit parks and any underrated gems, especially ones that are toddler-friendly (e.g., easy hikes, good facilities).

2. RV rental tips? Where is the best place to rent a campervan or RV? What’s the price range we should expect? Any companies you'd recommend (or avoid)?

3. Bush parking & campgrounds? Are there good places for free or affordable overnight stays? Any apps or resources to find them?

4. Best time of year? We chose September to avoid extreme heat or cold—does that sound like a good time for van travel in the US?

5. Other honeymoon-worthy experiences? Any van-friendly romantic spots, hot springs, or unique activities?

We’re from Finland, so any logistics advice for international travelers (e.g., insurance, permits, driving rules) would also be super helpful!

Thanks in advance for any tips!

Thoughts? 3 of us, planning on visiting friends in PA, VA, MO, KS, dropping one off in Tucson, then terminating in Powell. Not finished yet. Want to camp instead of finding hotels.

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I’m looking for recommended stops Chicago to Raleigh. We have a week.

We’re pretty early in planning. We have concert tickets in Raleigh. We know we want to do bourbon tastings in Kentucky.

Some favourite things to do while travelling include: food, ghost, and history tours, theatre, and trying local signature dishes.

Booked an RV trip this summer. (37' RV and 13'6" tall) Going from Des Moines to 2 weeks in Custer State Park. Accidentally booked with one week open between. How should we fill this one week? Yes I want electric hook ups for first week of August.

11,000miles in 17 days

Hey, I am wanting to take a road trip with my girlfriend on the east coast this summer. I have a westfalia camper van. Do you guys have any suggestions on places to go or an entire route? Maybe 2 weeks length. Thank you

Hi guys, apologies for the post again but I added some more context here because a lot of people were confused about why I have to go to Austin! Thanks so much for all the help! This has been awesome.

EDIT: It's not letting me edit the post because I posted it on mobile with pics (super weird...) but a few clarifications here! I am doing this trip in late July. I also have to go to Austin to help my friend move their stuff to San Diego so we don't want to do too many stops on the way to San Diego as we'll have valuables in the car. Is there any good way to streamline the Austin stopover while also balancing the fact that we can't stop at too many parks after? Know this isn't a super efficient stop as is...

The overall trip time span I'm looking for here is roughly 2-3 weeks and I will do a mix of sleeping in my cars and budget lodging. Thanks a lot guys, this has all been so helpful.

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Hi guys! I’m very new to the road trip game so would love any input on this. I’m from Virginia and have been to Shenandoah a bunch spam excluding that but open to any adjustments here! From B to C I will likely stop in Kansas City but overall am a bit worried about driving for hours in very rural/unsafe settings so please let know if any parts are rough. Thanks in advance.

Itinerary below:

Stops: Great Smoky Mountains → Mammoth Cave → Badlands → Mount Rushmore → Yellowstone → Grand Teton → Rocky Mountain → Austin (picking up a friend here who can’t join earlier in the trip) → Grand Canyon → San Diego.

Hey guys, I know there are so many threads already about Colorado, but I wanted to see if anyone had any good recent experiences.

I am going to Colorado in (March) we will be staying in a town called Fraser, and I want to know some good places for me and my fiance to visit. We want to hike and see waterfalls and all sorts of cool stuff. I really want to make this special since this is her first time out of state. I don't want to visit museums or shopping centers. We are strictly here for the outdoors and maybe some sightseeing. Also, If you know of any mountains we can drive to the top of, that would be great. We are in our twenties, but we don't indulge in any drugs.

Thank you

Driving in the middle of February from Kingston, Ontario to Kissimmee, Florida for two weeks. I’m traveling with my partner and two children under 4. Any suggestions for things to do along the way? Kids will need breaks along the drive. Advice welcome. Longest trip the kids have done so far was 5 hours.

I’m Planning on going through to MN in a few weeks. I’m planning extra travel time, packing the car with emergency food and blankets, and checking weather for the trip.

Is there anything else I should do to be safe and cautious?

We're planning a road trip along Route 66 this summer and were wondering if there are any National Parks along the way. Due to our schedule, we can only make stops within 30 minutes of the route. TIA!

Moving to OH in March from California and my husband and I are interested in potentially stopping at a few places along the way. We will have our dog and cat with us but we plan on getting AirBnbs or Hotels so they can have a place to rest during the trip. We're still undecided on whether we want to take the I - 70/80 or if we want to take the I - 40

We love nature and would love to see those aspects as we're traveling. We hope to make it to our destination in around 6 to 7 days after factoring potential rest and sightseeing.

This is our first major move across country and we would love any advice from veteran roadtrippers. Thank you!

Hello, Taking a road trip from Toronto to Milwaukee and looking for ideas for food items to pack from home? Also, will the Border Crossing allow chicken sandwich, Boiled eggs or apples?

Hey all,

As I have three weeks of vacation coming up in February, me and my wife wanted to do a roadtrip to Spain.

How doable is our plan to drive from Zagreb (Croatia) to Barcelona, then stay there for a couple of nights and then leave our car at the airport (or train station) and fly (or take the train) to Andalusia?

Our initial plan was to stay in Genoa and Avignon before we reach Barcelona.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

My son has grown up on the west coast, never been to a red state or had proper BBQ, and loves music. We take a trip together every year, with the last two being Belize and Costa Rica. Hoping to show him a bit more of America.

Which of these approximate routes would you recommend? What are some things we can't miss along the way? What are good family friendly venues for country, bluegrass and jazz?

Any and all advice appreciated!

Heading from Indianapolis, Indiana to Kalispell, Montana this summer! Looking for cool places to visit or camp at on the way. I already plan on stopping at badlands and custar state park, but looking for more recommendations. (They don’t need to be exactly on any route, i have a couple extra days so I’m free to wonder!

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Planning on doing this motorcycle trip with my dad in June. I have a GSXR750 (I know, but I'm young and it's not too uncomfortable) and he has a K1600GT with panniers. We are both experienced riders since he's been riding for almost 40 years and I have around 5 years under my belt.

We know we will probably spend 4 days total JUST going to and from Dallas/Amarillo/Santa Fe, and we know it will be hell. We want to hit the San Juan Skyway, the Million Dollar Highway, and the beautiful nature reserves in NM. How do these routes look in terms of fun roads and scenery? How many days would you guys recommend given 2 or 3 rest days from riding in nice towns, and probably covering 5 to 7 hours of riding on a riding day? Right now I'm thinking around 10 days. Thanks for the tips and suggestions, safety tips or concerns would also help greatly.

My family and I are planning a road trip from Philadelphia down to North Carolina and South Carolina. We're on a mission to find a new place to move to, and we’re looking for recommendations on which cities or towns to stop in along the way. Our main interests are exploring the NC/SC area, with a definite stop in Raleigh. We're also keen on checking out some charming coastal towns. Kids are 13 and 11.

Any suggestions on must-visit places, hidden gems, or personal favorites?

Thanks in advance!

Planning a roadtrip to hike some national parks this year. As of now, planning the following. Was wondering if there is anything off the path you’d recommend. Food, oddities, nature, anything.

• leave Oakland CA
• stop at Redwood National Park
• stop at Crater Lake National Park
• stop at Multnomah Falls / Hood River / Portland, OR
• stop at Mt. Rainier
• end at Seattle

Thanks!

I’ve been on many road trips before, from Austin to Rye, Des Moines to Boulder, etc etc. I have never driven from Iowa to rye and I was wondering how ‘safe’ the drive is? I have a 2015 dodge minivan, she’s reliable, but I’m mainly wondering if I should take the piss and drive an extra hour through Kansas because it might be “safer” (little to no mountains). Any advice is much appreciated, I’ve driven through the mountains once coming up from New Mexico and it was definitely nerve wracking

Hello all! My little fam(just me bf & our dog) plan a yearly roadtrip week long vacay. We like hiking/views so mountain destinations always & they have to be dog friendly but we try to drive in one day so we prefer to keep it a doable roadtrip(farthest we’ve driven is upstate NY ~14/15 hrs with stops)

We’ve been to Gatlinburg TN & around, did 1 hike in Vermont, the Adirondacks in upstate NY, Kentucky, & new river gorge West Virginia (also done weekend vacays many times in porcupine mountains in MI, WI, Indiana dunes)

Cuyahoga valley OH is on my list for a weekend trip but for a week long vacation we like to go farther!

Any recommendations for a doable yet amazing mountain roadtrip from Chicago? I feel like we’ve exhausted most of the closer mountain options, trying to convince my bf to drive west but it is a longer drive. Any recs welcome! Whether a week long or a weekend trip!