Ody Hop

About Ody Hop

Travel like you know someone here.

Our Story

We built Ody Hop because sightseeing isn't enough. We wanted travel that puts you next to the people who actually live in a place — eating what they eat, going where they go, learning what they know.

It started with one country and 100 badges. Each badge is a real place, a real flavor, a real story. Today we're six countries and growing — Costa Rica, Iceland, Peru, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and Alaska.

Our goal: send travelers home with more than photos. With badges they collected, hours they spent on the ground, and real connections to the people who showed them around.

Ody on a globe with map pins

Meet the Team

Real names and photos coming soon.

  • Founder One

    Co-founder & CEO

    Building tools that put travelers next to the people who live there. Lifelong otter fan.

  • Founder Two

    Co-founder & Operations

    Spent the last decade running tours across Latin America.

What We Believe

  • 01

    Engage

    Game mechanics make people put their phones down and actually go places.

  • 02

    Connect

    Every badge is a chance to meet a local who lives the place every day.

  • 03

    Reward

    Real prizes from real sponsors. Show up, collect badges, get paid back.

Press & Partnerships

Need assets for press, sponsorships, or destination partnerships? We're happy to help.

Contact uspress@odyhop.com