andrea-io / hacksc2023

A website that helps travelers make authentic and meaningful connections with locals by matching them with hosts based on shared interests.

EmbarkLocal

A website that helps travelers make authentic and meaningful connections with locals by matching them with hosts based on shared interests. This project was built as part of the 2023 HackSC hackathon.

The motivation behind this project is to provide travelers with a platform to connect with locals in a way that goes beyond traditional tourist experiences. By matching travelers with hosts based on shared interests, we aim to create authentic and meaningful connections that allow travelers to truly immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether it's trying new food, learning a new skill, or just hanging out with locals, our goal is to make travel more memorable and impactful.

Getting Started

These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.

Prerequisites

You will need to have Node.js and npm installed on your machine. You can download the latest version of Node.js here.

Installing

Clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/andrea-io/HackSC2023.git

Navigate to the project directory:

cd HackSC2023

Install the required packages:

npm install

Running the project

Start the development server:

npm start

The project should now be running at http://localhost:3000.

Built With

• React
• Node.js
• Firebase
• HTML
• CSS