Your city already means something to you.
Create your Local Friend profile, share the places and experiences you enjoy, and connect with travelers visiting your city.
Free to create. You choose when and who you meet.
This is not about memorizing a tour.
It is about sharing the version of your city that only you know.
Morning
Coffee, markets, your neighborhood.
The stop you make without thinking, the market that isn’t in any guide.
Afternoon
Food, culture, the hidden places.
The alley with no sign. The place you’d only find if someone showed you.
Evening
Music, nightlife, conversation.
By night, you’re not a guide — you’re just a friend showing someone around.
You already know more than you think.
You know where to eat, where to walk, what to avoid, when to arrive, and where the city feels most alive. That local knowledge is what travelers are looking for.
Share what you love, on your own terms.
Roavi helps people discover and message one another. It does not create a booking or force either person to meet.
Four steps. A few minutes.
Set up your profile today. Start hearing from travelers.
Create your profile
Add your name, photo, city, and a short introduction.
Add your local interests and availability
Choose the food, culture, nightlife, or experiences you enjoy — and when you’re free.
Publish your page in the Roavi directory
Your profile becomes visible to travelers — free, right away.
Receive and respond to traveler messages
Interested travelers message you directly. You decide who to respond to.
Build more trust with optional identity verification
Verification is completed through Stripe Identity. Once approved, a verified status appears on your profile — addable anytime from your dashboard.
Verified identity status
A trust signal on your profile that helps travelers feel confident reaching out.
Profile performance insights
See how your profile views trend over time from your dashboard.
Your profile, directory visibility, and messaging remain free without verification.
Good to know before you begin
A few honest answers, so there are no surprises.
Your city is already part of your story. Share it.
Someone is planning a trip there right now.
No commission. No required schedule. You stay in control.