FLYING YAK OFFICIALLY LIFTS OFF TAKING MODERN DAY TRAVEL TO NEW HEIGHTS
Zuma Ventures Officially Launches New Travel Site & APP Allowing Users To Explore Globally, Connect Socially & Share Digitally
Global travel is about to get “locally sourced” with the launch of Zuma Ventures’ travel site & APP, FlyingYak www.flyingyak.com. Aimed at combining the best of travel and social sites, this free-to-use platform allows travelers to engage with like-minded peers in order to connect, explore and experience a destination like an in-the-know local. Taking the best functions from travel media, social platforms, review sites, blogs and general aggregators, FlyingYak provides the tools for today’s modern traveler to break free from the herd and indulge their wanderlust and taste for adventure.
FlyingYak has collected the top digital travel resources in one easy-to-use, free platform combining user-generated info along with extensive in-house research and data. Travelers, and dreamers alike, can find the life they want, where they want. With access to over 1,000 city pages, these digital nomads can access unique location-specific information from visa requirements, climate, nightlife, updates on local crime levels, neighborhood-specific cost of living to transportation and so much more. Users can compare and contrast their current city with any destination city across the globe using FlyingYak’s cost comparison calculator. The calculator breaks down average expenses of both cities, from housing to food to leisure activities, highlighting their differences. Users can explore cities with a variety of filters to help them narrow down points of interest.
The social side of FlyingYak divides feeds by city, and has one overarching feed for all users. Individuals can customize and build their feed by cities they have lived in, have visited, or plan to visit to stay up to date with various communities. At over 50 city ambassadors and growing, FlyingYak is building a foundation of community leaders to rally their local and international Yakkers. If users enjoy specific content from someone, they can follow or message them for updates or a one-on-one connection. This social side provides unlimited opportunities for people to connect and have authentic peer reviews and experiences.
In addition to peer-to-peer content, FlyingYak also offers a blog that features a collection of unique experiences written by global travel writers who pride themselves on trading insider information. From posts like “Best Places to Travel to Be Completely Alone” to “Smallest Cities with the Biggest Parties” and articles like “Is it Safe to Travel to Paris or Belgium?”, FlyingYak’s blog combines explorative features with informative data all aimed at keeping users in the know.
FlyingYak was conceived by Zuma Ventures CEO, David Carter, who was frustrated at the void of quality/trusted of travel/living information available online. “The goal for FlyingYak is to provide a hub for groups of young travelers who are bored and do not trust the parochial online tools, and resources, with traditional uses” said Carter. “Whether users are looking to stay somewhere for a night, week, month, or lifetime, FlyingYak can inform, connect and allow them to share their insight with others.”
ABOUT ZUMA VENTURES
Established in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Zuma is a venture studio focused on building early stage technology companies. Founded by David Carter, Zuma Ventures is comprised of world class technology and business leaders who bring a wealth of experience including strategic, technical, financial and operational experience to their projects.
Founder David Carter has a proven operation and investing track record. In addition to being the former co-founder/partner of Amplify LA, among his 25 personally funded companies he is currently a founder/president/CEO for three, and holds positions as either a member of the BoD or as an advisor to ten.
