5 Common Travel Mishaps That Make Perfect Paid Guides
Hello again from Where.App! Let's talk about how people are making Waylines from their travel misadventures and monetizing them.
Travel Fails = Business Opportunities
We’ve all been there: the trip goes sideways, and suddenly you’re winging it. Missed trains, bad weather, closed museums, wrong turns… The funny thing? Those “mishaps” are often what travelers remember most.
With Where App, those mistakes aren’t just lessons: they’re opportunities. Here are five travel fails that can become perfect paid Waylines.
1. The Missed Train Plan B
You’re stranded in a random town because you missed a connection. Instead of sulking in the station, you discover the quirky diner, hidden park, and indie bookstore down the street.
Paid guide version: “How to Spend 3 Unexpected Hours in Tokyo” ($10–$20).
Buyers: commuters, day-trippers, and anyone seeking a spontaneous mini-guide.
2. The Rainy Day Rescue
Your beach day got washed out. So you pivot: cozy cafes, live music in a basement bar, a secret ramen joint.
Paid guide version: “The Ultimate Rainy-Day Itinerary for Austin” ($20–$50).
Buyers: anyone tired of searching “things to do indoors” on Google.
3. The Overbooked Museum Pivot
You show up, and it’s sold out. Instead, you stumble into a free exhibit at a library and a tiny local gallery nearby.
Paid guide version: “Art Without the Lines: Alternative Culture in NYC” ($30).
Buyers: art lovers who hate crowds.
4. The Wrong Turn Adventure
You got lost on the hike—but it led to an unmarked waterfall or viewpoint nobody talks about.
Paid guide version: “Hidden Trails of Santa Barbara” ($50–$75).
Buyers: outdoorsy travelers looking for off-the-map gems.
5. The Night Out Detour
Your planned club night flops, so you wander into a hole-in-the-wall bar with live salsa and cheap cocktails.
Paid guide version: “Scottsdale’s Best Unexpected Night Out” ($25).
Buyers: couples, groups, and locals looking to mix things up.
From Oops to Income
Every traveler has stories that start with “well, that didn’t go as planned…” On Where App, those stories can become Waylines that others will pay for, whether it’s $10 or $100.
Because your travel mishaps might be someone else’s perfect trip.
Experience the World. Share it.
Turn your travel fails into guides worth selling.
👉 Try it out today at Where.App!