Travel Journal
The Challenge
What Problem are am I trying to solve
I'm all about sharing my adventures on Instagram, but I want to create something more personal and tangible. How can I use a travel journal to capture my unique experiences in a way that's visually appealing and easy to share, without feeling like I'm just copying everyone else's aesthetic?
The solution to this issue is to create a Travel Journal to show:
+ Interesting restaurants and food reviews,
+ Unique hotels and interesting locations.
+ Track our quest to visit every NBA WNBA arenas in the US and Canada
+ Rate Travel Essentials
Considerations & Challenges
In making this website I focused on the following areas (Project Requirements):
UI/UX considerations:
+ Keep it clean and user-friendly.
+ Intuitive navigation, clear calls to action, and mobile responsiveness are essential.
+ Visuals matter.
+ Use high-quality images and a consistent brand aesthetic.
+ Accessibility is key.
+ Make sure your site is usable by people with disabilities.
Security GDPR and other regulations:
+ Making sure that the website is OWASP compliant.
+ Secure Content Management System (CMS).
+ Understand and comply with relevant data privacy regulations, like GDPR, to protect user data and avoid legal issues.
Website performance:
+ Ensuring that the loading times are fast and snappy.
+ SEO: Search engines (like Google) care about performance. Faster websites rank higher in search results, meaning more people will find you.
+ Aim for a page load time of under 3 seconds.
+ Caching stores website data so it can be loaded faster on repeat visits.
+ Mobile Optimization: Ensure your website is responsive and performs well on all devices.
+ Does this website require Progressive Web Applications features?
+ Avoid unnecessary plugins and scripts that can bog down your site.
Solution & Result
Software Selection & Implementation
What technology was used:
+ Frontend: NextJS, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
+ CD/CI: Vercel
+ Backend or CMS: Sanity.io
Website performance:
+ Website Speed Test
Lighthouse performance scoring