The product aims to solve the challenge of simplifying and enhancing travelers' experiences by providing comprehensive guidance for accommodations, dining options, and attractions, ensuring access to the best deals in cities, and offering personalized recommendations based on user preferences within nearby locations.

So I reached out to individuals in my social circle who had recently visited or moved to a new place and country, and these were their primary concerns:

The user base would be a mix of professionals, adventurers, bloggers, frequent flyers, retirees, students, and study abroad participants. Each group has unique travel needs, from business convenience to student affordability, creating a diverse landscape of preferences and priorities within the app.

During my user interviews for Upkite, patterns emerged in people's responses, prompting me to reconsider my questioning approach. I found that vague questions didn't yield the insights I needed. To address this, I honed in on specific problem areas linked to trip planning, documentation, and sharing. This significantly improved my conversations with potential users as I delved into their pre-, during-, and post-travel planning methods.

• How long have/had you been to new city?
• What language is mostly used in the country?
• In short, what things were very important to take note of while visiting the country/place for the first time?
• Did you had any troubles finding a place to stay? Please give a valid statement of problem in short.
• For Travelling , what methods did you used on a regular basis?
• Did you had any troubles regarding the daily transportation?

The research for Upkite revealed that users struggled with organizing travel plans and documenting experiences efficiently. Existing apps lacked personalization, leading to frustration among users. There's a clear demand for a single platform like Upkite that caters to diverse travel needs, emphasizing personalized features for different traveler preferences.