NOMAD — Collaborative travel planner with interactive…

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About this project

NOMAD is a self-hosted travel planner designed for real-time collaboration. It includes interactive maps, budget tracking, packing lists, and more, ensuring that every trip is organized and hassle-free. With features like drag-and-drop planning and route optimization, NOMAD transforms travel planning into an engaging experience.

NOMAD is an innovative self-hosted travel planner designed for real-time collaboration, equipped with interactive maps, budgeting tools, packing lists, and much more. It allows users to effortlessly organize their travel plans while enjoying the flexibility of a Progressive Web App (PWA).

Key Features:

Trip Planning

Drag & Drop Planner: Seamlessly organize travel itineraries with easy reordering and cross-day adjustments.
Interactive Map: Utilize a Leaflet map with photo markers, clustering options, route visualization, and customizable tile sources.
Place Search: Access locations through Google Places or OpenStreetMap, complete with photos, ratings, and hours of operation.
Day Notes: Add timestamped, customizable notes for each day and rearrange easily.
Route Optimization: Automatically optimize itineraries and export them directly to Google Maps.
Weather Forecasts: Get current weather updates and 5-day forecasts with intelligent caching.

Travel Management

Reservations & Bookings: Manage flights, accommodations, and restaurants, along with status updates and file attachments.
Budget Tracking: Monitor category-based expenses, with pie chart visualization and support for multiple currencies.
Packing Lists: Create categorized checklists that offer smart suggestions and track completion progress.
Document Manager: Attach vital documents and PDFs to trips and reservations with a file size limit of 50 MB per attachment.
PDF Export: Generate comprehensive PDF documents of itineraries, complete with visual elements and notes.

Mobile & PWA Features

Offline Support: Access trip data and features even without an internet connection through effective caching.
Touch Optimized: Offers a responsive design optimized for mobile layouts and user-friendly controls.

Collaboration Tools

Real-Time Sync: Collaborate on planning with instant updates visible across all connected users via WebSocket.
Multi-User Access: Invite team members to co-plan with role-based permissions.
Single Sign-On (SSO): Simplify user access with integration for Google, Apple, and any OIDC provider.

Addons & Customization

NOMAD provides modular addons like the Vacay vacation planner, Atlas for tracking travel statistics, and dynamic dashboard widgets for enhanced user interaction and experience.

Technology Stack

Built on modern technologies including Node.js, Express, React, and SQLite, NOMAD offers a scalable and effective solution for managing trips and itineraries.

Experience NOMAD:
To visualize the platform's features, a live demo is available at Live Demo, allowing users to explore functionalities without installation.

NOMAD stands out as a versatile travel planning tool suited for group trips, offering a blend of organization, collaboration, and accessibility tailored for any travel enthusiast.