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Know before
you go.

Cultural friction scores for every major city — filtered by your race, sexuality, religion, and more. See the world the way people like you actually experience it.

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Early access: scores are currently AI-estimated from public travel data and community accounts. Submitted reviews supplement the data as they grow.
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Cities scored
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Identity filters
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Score tiers
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How it works

Your identity shapes
what you see.

OutsiderMap shows you a version of the world calibrated to your lived experience — not a generic traveler's average.

1
Set your identity
Select the dimensions that matter to you — race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender expression, and more. Mix and match freely.
2
See the map shift
City dots change color instantly. Green means people like you feel safe and welcome. Red means real friction — harassment, discrimination, legal risk.
3
Read the full story
Tap any city for an AI-powered summary of what your demographic experiences there, plus links to real Reddit threads from communities that match your identity.
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Identity filters

Filtered for who you actually are.

Generic travel advice ignores the parts of your identity that matter most. OutsiderMap lets you filter by up to 28 dimensions across race, sexuality, religion, age, diet, language, accessibility, and travel style.

OR logic within categories — selecting LGBTQ+ and Solo Female shows cities that score well for either group

Transparent sourcing — scores are synthesized from public travel data, legal frameworks, and community accounts, not editorial opinions

Reddit insights included — every city links to curated community threads relevant to your selected tags

Race & Ethnicity

AsianSouth AsianBlack / African DescentHispanic / LatinoMiddle Eastern / North AfricanWhite / European DescentIndigenous

Gender & Sexuality

LGBTQ+Gender NonconformingSolo Female

Religion

BuddhistChristianHinduJewishMuslimSecular / AtheistVisibly Religious (Attire)

Age & Life Stage

Families with KidsYoung Adult (18-25)Adult (26-59)Senior (60+)
Showing scores for Black / African Descent, LGBTQ+, Muslim
The scoring system

Five tiers. No ambiguity.

Scores are synthesized from AI analysis of public travel data, legal frameworks, and community accounts — supplemented by submitted reviews as they come in.

Very Welcoming
0 – 15

Exceptional acceptance. People like you feel at home.

Welcoming
16 – 35

Generally positive. Minor friction, no systemic issues.

Neutral
36 – 60

Mixed experiences. Worth researching neighborhoods.

Challenging
61 – 80

Notable friction reported. Consider carefully.

Very Challenging
81 – 100

Significant discrimination or legal risk reported.

Traveler stories

Be among the first
to be heard.

OutsiderMap is in early access. Real traveler stories from the community are just getting started — your reviews shape what people like you see when planning their next trip.

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LGBTQ+ travelers

Share what queer travel actually feels like — beyond the rainbow-washed guides. Your firsthand friction ratings help others decide where they'll genuinely feel safe.

Travelers of color

Most travel content is written for a default that isn't you. Your experience navigating race and ethnicity abroad fills a gap no AI estimate can fully replace.

Religious minority travelers

From dress codes to prayer spaces to local attitudes — your on-the-ground knowledge changes how others from your community plan and prepare.

Pricing

One price. Everything included.

No free tier with crippled features. No upsells. Full access to every city, every filter, and every AI summary for a full year.

Annual AccessBest value
$49 / year
Full interactive world map
All 28 identity filters
AI city summaries
Reddit community insights
Submit your own reviews
New cities added regularly
Suggest cities you want on the map

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