Revolutionizing travel by connecting explorers with real stories, local gems, and community experiences. Exciting things are coming to the Mother City!
We believe travel should bring people together, not push them apart. Seeing signs that say “tourists go home” in places like Barcelona or Venice, and witnessing the pressure mass tourism has placed on destinations like Bali and Pattaya, made us realise something in the system is broken.
Mappolo was created to change that. By guiding thoughtful travellers and curious locals to discover and enjoy their surroundings in a playful way, we help small local businesses thrive both in the physical world and in the digital one, helping destinations stay welcoming for generations to come.
Partnerships & Experience
With a background in tourism and hospitality, Daniel has experienced the industry from many sides - restaurants, hotels, agencies, and guiding. His passion for locally rooted travel, combined with frustration over the effects of mass tourism on destinations, led him to co-found Mappolo.
Strategy & Growth
Ayodele brings strong business experience together with a lifelong love for restaurants and local food culture. Having travelled widely and worked across different business environments, she focuses on shaping Mappolo's strategy and growth while helping connect travellers with the local places that make a city special.
Product & Technology
Levente leads product and technology at Mappolo. As a software developer, he builds the platform that powers the experience, turning the discovery of local places into something simple, playful, and rewarding for travellers, locals, and businesses alike. A frequent traveller, coffee lover, and certified barista.
Marketing & Design
Greta leads marketing and design at Mappolo. She shapes how the brand looks and speaks—from the visual identity to the stories we tell—so that more people discover thoughtful, locally rooted travel. With a focus on clarity and warmth, she helps bring Mappolo’s mission to life for travellers and local partners alike.
We believe travel should bring people together, not push them apart. Mappolo was created to change that—by guiding thoughtful travellers and curious locals to discover and enjoy their surroundings in a playful way, we help small local businesses thrive and keep destinations welcoming for generations to come.
We're building something special and we'd love for you to be part of it. Reach out for partnerships, inquiries, or just to say hi!