Journey Diaries - Travel Blog Website

Overview

Journey Diaries is a travel-oriented blog that aims to inspire and inform readers about various travel destinations, tips, and experiences. The website features a user-friendly interface, enabling visitors to explore and share their journeys while providing valuable insights into travel planning and adventures.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration functionalities for users to create and manage their profiles.
• Blog Posts: Browse through a collection of travel blogs that cover various destinations, travel tips, and personal experiences.
• API Integration: Utilises multiple APIs to enhance functionality, including:
  • ChatGPT for travel advice and suggestions.
  • OpenWeather for real-time weather updates at destinations.
  • YouTube for embedding travel-related videos.
  • Stripe Payment Gateway for potential future monetisation features.
  • Google Programmable Search Engine for improved search functionality.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • JavaScript

• Backend:

  • PHP

• Database:

  • MySQL

Installation

To run Journey Diaries on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yoonusajward/Journey-Diaries-Travel-Blog-Website.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Journey-Diaries-Travel-Blog-Website
   

3. Import the database:

   • Open your preferred MySQL tool (e.g., phpMyAdmin) and import the database.sql file (if provided).

4. Set up your local server:

   • Ensure you have a local server environment like XAMPP or WAMP running.
   • Place the project folder in the htdocs directory (for XAMPP).

5. Access the website:

   • Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/Journey-Diaries-Travel-Blog-Website.

Usage

Users can register and log in to their accounts. Explore various blog posts, comment, and engage with the content. Use the integrated features to get real-time information and enhance the travel planning experience.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to Journey Diaries, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName
   

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m "Add your message here"
   

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/YourFeatureName
   

5. Open a pull request.

Author

Yoonus Ajward https://github.com/yoonusajward/

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the creators of the APIs used in this project. Inspiration from fellow travel bloggers and the travel community.