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Built a tool that auto-generates all the apps you need for a trip based on destination — looking for honest feedback

Hey all — I travel a lot and got tired of the same pre-trip routine every time: googling "what app do I need for this country," figuring out eSIM or VPN options, checking to see if my usual apps even work there, sorting out payment setup. So I built Departure (https://departureapps.com/) to do that automatically.

How it works: Select where you're starting and your destination, and it generates a bundle for that destination — essential local apps, connectivity/eSIM setup, a translation app that actually works (Google Translate is blocked in China, for example, most tools don't account for that), and payment setup if necessary. Pick a specific city too, and it unlocks city-level stuff: local transit apps, curated things to do by category, local tours/guides, and a live "Nearby Now" lookup using your real location for nearby hospitals, restaurants, and shops.

Where it's at: Very early. Nine countries covered right now (France, Spain, US, Italy, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, UAE), a handful of cities each. Intentionally small scope while I validate the concept and get the details right before expanding.

What I actually want from this post: use it, tell me what's confusing, what's wrong, what's missing. Especially interested if anyone's actually been to one of these countries recently and can sanity-check whether the recommendations hold up. There's a feedback form on the site itself or simply reply here.

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    The strongest part is the destination-specific bundle rather than another generic travel planner. The real test is whether the recommendations stay accurate enough across countries and cities to earn trust before the product expands its coverage.

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      Thank you for the feedback.

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        That’s the part I’d watch closely too. If the recommendations consistently feel right for the destination, that could become a much stronger advantage than simply bundling the apps together.