Destination HistoryHandsOntouring
Destination History - HandsOntouring
Discover the overlooked

HandsOntouring: explore secondary-market gems

Uncover stories and places most travelers miss. Browse a map of under-the-radar spots, read context-rich history, and contribute your own places for just $9.99/month.

See how it works →

Add your site, trail, or story to our map as a Contributor.

HandsOntouring search and list results screen
HandsOntouring map with many pinsContributor flow to add a new location

Built for explorers and storytellers

Discover hidden gems or put your favorite places on the map with rich historical context.

Map-first discovery
Browse a living map of lesser-known sites, trails, and stories curated by locals and historians.
Community contributions
Add your own places and keep them up to date for $9.99/month. Support ethical tourism.
Context that matters
Each place is grounded in history: timelines, photos, and sources to help you go deeper.
Offline friendly
Save spots and guides to access them even when you’re off the grid.
Respectful travel
We surface cultural context and best practices so visitors arrive prepared and respectful.
Privacy-first
No trackers needed. Control what you share and who sees your submissions.

How it works

Three simple steps to explore and contribute.

Map with clustered pins in Calgary

Explore the map

Pan, zoom, and filter to find lesser-known sites near you or across the globe.

Map card for Calgary Stampede Grounds

Dive into context

Open place cards to preview details and decide where to go next.

Add Location—Basic contributor form

Add your own places

Become a Contributor for $9.99/month and keep your entries fresh over time.

Simple, transparent pricing

Explore for free. Become a Contributor to add and manage places.

Explorer
For travelers discovering hidden places
$0
  • Browse and save places
  • Read historical context and sources
  • Offline access to saved spots
Contributor
Add and manage your own places
$9.99
per month
  • Add unlimited places to the map
  • Update details, photos, and context anytime
  • Highlighted profile and attribution
  • Featured placements on relevant searches

Frequently asked questions

Our tech stack

Built for reliability, performance, and a great contributor experience.

Expo + React Native
Cross‑platform mobile app with native performance and OTA updates.
Google Maps
High‑quality maps, markers, clusters, and navigation context.
Stripe
Secure payments and subscriptions for Contributors ($9.99/mo).
Google Geocoding API
Address search, validation, and reverse geocoding.
Supabase Authentication
Email/social logins and session management for users.
Azure Blob Storage
Durable, cost‑effective storage for user images and media.
Node.js + Express
Backend APIs, webhooks, and business logic.
MongoDB
Flexible document database for places, users, and activity.
Azure Content Safety
Moderation and safety checks for comments and submissions.

Meet the team

The people building Destination History and HandsOntouring.

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Roman Sorokin
Team Member
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Ekamjot Singh
Team Member
Portfolio
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Harjap Singh
Team Member
Portfolio
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Sukhman Singh
Team Member
Portfolio
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Manminder Singh
Team Member
Portfolio

Get in touch

Questions about contributing or partnerships? Send us a message.

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