"The only true voyage of discovery, the only fountain of Eternal Youth, would be not to visit strange lands but to possess other eyes, to behold the universe through the eyes of another, of a hundred others, to behold the hundred universes that each of them beholds, that each of them is."
— Marcel Proust

In-ear guide to open your eyes.

Why?

Motivation

The motivation behind our journey to transform travel from consumption to conversation.

The FOMO trap
Same five photos. Same ten spots. Wonder gets flattened into rankings. If we travel by checklists, then where will we arrive?
Friction for the responsible
Authenticity is buried under a mountain of sponsored blog posts and algorithm-driven reviews. Finding the real story is a second job.
Cold tools, thin moments
Our devices, meant to connect us, have become walls. We navigate by data points as maps move you around. Though they rarely move you.
The Weight of Crowds
Mass tourism is turning vibrant cultures into fragile theme parks. It creates a dynamic of consumption that isolates travelers and strains local communities.
What?

The Idea

Our solution transforms travel from a checklist into a meaningful conversation with the world around you.

A Map of Meaning
Voyas replaces the checklist with a conversation. We guide you through narrative, not just locations. Discover the city's hidden poetry, its forgotten controversies etched into its stones.
Your Personal Guide
We combine the depth of a history book, the wisdom of a local elder, and the intuition of a trusted friend. Voyas is your real-time curator, adapting to your curiosity, pace, and local conditions.
A Tool for Connection
By revealing the lesser-known cities, paths and stories, we help you step away from the crowds. Voyas is designed to foster empathy and respect, turning a self-centered trip into a world-aligned experience.
Technology that Disappears
Our interface is minimal, our presence is auditory. Voyas is designed to enhance your senses, not distract them. It's an in-ear guide to help you open your eyes and see the world, not the screen.
Wow!

The Magic

Discover the features that transform your travel experience into something extraordinary.

Discovery map

Micro‑stories unfold as you move. Visit layers of myth, architecture, folklore, or local craft to reveal the invisible city.

Conversational Guide

Ask anything, anytime. Go beyond the script with a guide that truly listens and responds with short, relevant stories.

Image-to-Story

Point your camera at a building, a statue, or a detail in a museum. Voyas recognizes it and whispers its story to you.

The Responsibility Engine

Travel with wisdom. Get gentle nudges about local etiquette, discover community-owned businesses, and find less crowded, more meaningful routes.

Soundscapes

Hear the past in the present. Immerse yourself with layered audio that brings historical moments or ambient sounds of a bygone era to life.

Personalized Itinerary

Co-create your journey. Based on your personality profile and interests, Voyas can help you build a loose, story-driven itinerary that leaves room for magic.

Offline, on‑device

Download a city pack. Wander without signal anxiety. Privacy intact.

Discovery map

Visualization coming soon

A beautiful animated map showing layers of stories appearing as the user moves through the city.

Who?

The Origin

Meet the team bringing stories to life through technology.

Radu Galan

AI & Product

Turns questions into plans. Believes presence is a technology.

Sanda Micu

Mobile

Crafts quiet interfaces that get out of your way.

Diana Galan

Full‑stack

Builds the rails for stories to travel well.

How?

The Business Model

B2C Model

Pay‑per‑Journey credits, PPP‑aware. Free by locations, not features. Optional bookings that privilege local, no pay‑to‑rank.

B2B Partnerships

Partnerships with museums/DMOs for digitized layers and on‑site "Ask Voyas." White‑label storywalks. Anonymized visitor‑flow insights with strong privacy guarantees.

How much?

Competition

Market Opportunity

  • • Sustainable tourism: ~USD 3.2T (2024) → ~USD 11.5T (2033)
  • • Travel apps growing double-digit with billions of downloads
  • • Economic leakage: 50-80% of tourist spend exits destinations

Behavioral Trends

  • • 76% want authentic, sustainable options
  • • 95% seek unique experiences
  • • 62% feel trips are wasted if they miss local culture
When?

Our Journey

The roadmap to transforming how we experience and connect with the world through travel.

Phase I — The Genesis
Now - 6 Months
Our current chapter. We are meticulously curating our first city, forging our foundational partnerships with cultural institutions, and refining the core conversational engine. The goal is an Alpha version that proves the magic: a city that speaks back.
Phase II — Weaving the Network
6 - 18 Months
The story expands. We will bring Voyas to a curated selection of new cities, integrating deeply with museums and Destination Management Organizations (DMOs). We will move from a private Alpha to a public Beta, inviting the first wave of travelers to join the conversation and help us shape the future.
Phase III — The Living Archive
18 - 36 Months
This is where the conversation becomes a chorus. We will launch our "Contribute-to-Earn" platform, empowering verified local guides, historians, and storytellers to add their voices to Voyas. The platform becomes a self-sustaining, ever-growing map of meaning, owned by the community it represents.
The Horizon
Beyond
Our north star is a world where technology fosters empathy, not distraction. We envision a future of deeper personalization, where Voyas understands not just your curiosity, but the context of your journey, helping you to travel wisely.
Travel is a checklist.
We're here to make it a conversation.
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