Project Title- Unplan
Project Overview
Unplan is a web platform that connects solo travelers looking to join or organize group trips. Users can either post a trip (as hosts) or join existing ones based on preferences such as destination, travel dates, and budget. The app includes AI-based trip recommendations, discussion forums active until trip completion, and social features like photo sharing and travel journaling. The objective is to make solo travel more social, safe, and organized through community-driven interactions.
Key Features
User Authentication & Profiles – Secure sign-up/login, personalized profiles with travel interests.
Trip Management – Create, edit, or join trips with details like itinerary, cost, and participants.
AI Recommendations – Suggests trips and travel companions based on user behavior and preferences.
Trip Forums & Live Chat – Real-time group discussions available until the trip ends.
Social Sharing – Upload photos, like, and comment; maintain a travel journal.
Admin Tools – User and content moderation, platform analytics, and reporting.
User Roles Role Description Traveler/User Create profile, post/join trips, chat, share media. Trip Host Manage trip details, approve members, moderate trip forum. Admin Manage users, trips, and forums; oversee reports. Guest (optional) View public trips without posting or joining. Pages / Screens
Auth: Login, Signup, Forgot Password
Home: Featured trips, AI suggestions, filters
Trip: Trip details, create/join pages
Forum: Group chat and posts per trip
Profile: View/edit profile, past and upcoming trips
Social Feed: Photo gallery, upload post
Admin Panel: User/trip management, analytics
Database Schema (Draft)
Users (user_id, name, email, password, bio, interests, profile_pic, role) Trips (trip_id, host_id, destination, start_date, end_date, budget, description, max_participants, status) TripParticipants (trip_id, user_id, joined_at, role) Forums (forum_id, trip_id, created_at, is_active) Messages (message_id, forum_id, user_id, message_text, timestamp) Photos (photo_id, user_id, trip_id, photo_url, caption, uploaded_at) AI_Recommendations (user_id, recommended_trip_ids, last_updated)
Tech Stack Layer Tools Frontend React.js Backend Node.js with Express.js ORM Prisma Database SQL / MongoDB Authentication JWT + bcrypt AI Integration OpenAI API File Storage Firebase Real-time Communication Socket.io / Firebase Workflow
User signs up and sets travel preferences.
System recommends trips or allows users to post their own.
Users join trips; trip-specific forums open for discussion.
Members coordinate plans, chat, and share updates/photos.
After the trip, the forum closes automatically; photos remain accessible.
AI improves future recommendations using user data.
Expected Outcomes
A functional prototype where travelers can create/join trips, communicate, and share experiences.
Integrated AI suggestions for personalized travel matches.
Secure authentication, user management, and responsive design.
Demonstration of a scalable full-stack system combining social networking and travel planning.