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Why We Built MyGuideGuru: A Founder Travel App Story

Meet Prue and Chris, the founders of MyGuideGuru, and discover how they created a travel app designed to make exploring effortless, fun, and crowd-free.

Founder Story | Behind the App | MyGuideGuru Origin
Updated on: 
August 25, 2025

The Story Behind the App

Ever tried juggling a stroller while straining to hear a tour guide… or losing that guide in the chaos of a crowded tourist spot? Yep, that was us.

Hi, we’re Chris and Prue, and our mission is simple: to make discovering new places fun, stress-free, and packed with memorable stories!

Inspiration From Real Travel Frustrations

MyGuideGuru was born from frustration and a dash of wanderlust. On a trip to Europe, we quickly ran into the usual travel headaches:

  • Tours in crowded tourist spots were booked out until after we’d leave.
  • Hidden gems off the beaten track? Hard to find guided options.
  • When we could join a tour, trying to hear the guide over the noise felt impossible.
  • And with our baby (then just 8 months old), nap and feeding schedules meant we missed tours entirely.

Sound familiar? These challenges sparked an idea: what if we could build something that gave rich knowledge and flexibility without all the usual travel headaches?

Wanting More Than Just Pretty Photos

We’ve always loved diving into a city’s history, food, and culture. It’s what brings a destination to life! The tastes, sounds, smells, and feel of a place leave memories far beyond any snapshot.

But we found that without the ability to access traditional tours, we were missing that deeper experience. That’s when we decided to create a smarter way to explore.

Building a Smarter Way to Explore

Our goal with MyGuideGuru was clear: give travellers access to local insights, customs, and history, without the compromises. The app lets you:

  • Explore at your own pace
  • Personalize tours to your interests
  • Discover stories that bring places to life
  • Avoid crowded group tours
  • Discover towns and landmarks often overlooked

In short, we wanted every trip to be full of stories, not stress.

Why Our Founder Story Matters

Sure, every travel app has features. But behind MyGuideGuru is a simple idea: travel should be about connection, not inconvenience. By weaving together history, culture, and customs, we’ve built a tool that helps you discover places in ways guidebooks and crowded tours just can’t.

The Journey Continues

Our origin story is only the beginning. What started as one couple’s vision has grown into a community of travellers who value authentic, flexible exploration. We’d love for you to join the journey.

Ready to experience the difference? Head to our homepage to download the app, and start planning your next adventure.