HeyLocal

HeyLocal connects travelers in need with locals who know the area best, in real time. From finding directions and restaurant recommendations to emergency support, easily get help from locals whenever you need it during your trip. Locals can help travelers and earn income.
Have you ever had these moments while traveling?

- Getting lost in an alley that Google Maps can't find.
- Needing genuine, local-only information.
- Losing your wallet or facing a sudden emergency.
- Feeling frustrated when the language barrier hits.

HeyLocal instantly connects travelers with local residents who know their neighborhood best, right at these moments.

■ The HeyLocal Advantage
【 For Travelers 】
- Ask locals directly via real-time 1:1 chat with automatic AI translation.
- Check and request help from local residents nearby on the map.
- Services include directions, restaurant/cafe recommendations, shopping guides, and emergency support.
- Experience 'real local life,' not just tourist spots.
- Request help 24/7.

【 For Locals 】
- Earn income by helping travelers in your neighborhood.
- Generate supplemental income with a small time investment.
- Selectively accept only the requests you can help with.
- Easy communication with AI translation.
- Become a local guide and promote the charm of your neighborhood to the world.

■ Recommended For
- Those planning a solo trip who are worried about traveling alone.
- Those who need local 'insider tips' not found in guidebooks.
- Foreign travelers visiting Korea.
- Local residents who love their neighborhood and want to introduce it to travelers.
- Anyone looking to earn extra income in their spare time.

■ Use Safely
- In-chat reporting and blocking features.
- Reviews and ratings that can only be written after a traveler or local resident has actually given/received help.

■ Key Features
[ Travelers ]
- Map-based local resident finder.
- Request help by category (Guide/Shopping/Business/Emergency/Translation, etc.).
- Real-time chat.

[ Locals ]
- View requests from nearby travelers.
- Selective request acceptance.
- Easy assistance via chat.

Start a special local experience in an unfamiliar destination with HeyLocal.
Download HeyLocal right now and begin your real local journey!