Virtual Journey
Team up with others to travel famous routes around the world. Your combined distance moves the group along the map, with Street View at milestones and celebrations when you reach the destination.
How It Works
- Join a journey with a team or create your own
- Walk, run, or move - your distance is added to the team total
- Watch progress on the map as your team travels the route
- Celebrate milestones with Street View checkpoints
- Complete the journey together as a team
Available Routes
Featured Journeys
| Route | Distance | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Camino de Santiago | 500 miles | The famous pilgrimage across northern Spain |
| Pacific Coast Highway | 650 miles | California's iconic coastal drive |
| Route 66 | 2,400 miles | Chicago to Santa Monica |
| Appalachian Trail | 2,190 miles | Georgia to Maine |
| Great Wall of China | 1,500 miles | Ancient wonder trek |
| Ring Road Iceland | 828 miles | Circle the land of fire and ice |
New routes added regularly!
Creating a Virtual Journey
Basic Setup
- Tap + on the home screen
- Select Virtual Journey
- Configure your journey:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Route | Choose from available routes |
| Team Name | Name your group |
| Privacy | Public or invite-only |
| Start Date | When to begin |
Inviting Team Members
After creation:
- Tap Invite Members
- Share the invite code or link
- Members join through the code
- No limit on team size!
During the Journey
The Map View
Your journey shows:
- Route path - The full route highlighted on the map
- Current position - Where your team has reached
- Distance remaining - How far to the finish
- Upcoming milestones - Checkpoints ahead
How Distance Adds Up
Everyone's distance contributes to the team total:
- Walk 3 miles → team moves 3 miles
- All members' distances are combined
- More members = faster progress
Distance sources:
- Walking
- Running
- Cycling (if enabled for the route)
Milestones & Street View
Routes include checkpoints at notable locations:
- Reach a milestone → unlock Street View
- See the actual location you've "arrived" at
- Share milestone achievements
- Earn milestone badges
Example (Camino de Santiago):
- 50 miles: Pamplona
- 150 miles: Logroño
- 300 miles: León
- 450 miles: Sarria
- 500 miles: Santiago de Compostela 🎉
Team Leaderboard
See who's contributing the most:
- Individual distance rankings
- Daily/weekly/total breakdowns
- Celebrate top contributors
Team Chat
Stay connected with your team:
- Share updates and encouragement
- Post photos from your walks
- Celebrate milestones together
- React with emojis
Completing the Journey
The Finish
When your team reaches the destination:
- Celebration animation
- Team completion certificate
- Final stats and rankings
- Shareable completion graphic
After Completion
- View journey history anytime
- See all unlocked Street Views
- Share your achievement
- Start a new journey!
Tips for Teams
Set a pace
- Calculate daily distance needed
- Example: 500 miles ÷ 60 days = 8.3 miles/day team total
- With 5 members: ~1.7 miles/person/day
Stay connected
- Use team chat for accountability
- Celebrate milestones together
- Post photos from your walks
Encourage everyone
- Every step counts
- Support slower members
- Make it fun, not competitive
Virtual Journey + Goal Gauntlet
Want to add stakes? Some journeys offer:
- Entry fees for prize pools
- Prizes for top individual contributors
- Team vs team competitions
Check the journey details when joining.
Common Questions
Q: Do I need to actually travel the route? A: No! Walk anywhere - your distance is tracked via your phone/fitness tracker and applied to the virtual route.
Q: Can I join multiple journeys? A: Yes! Your distance counts toward all active journeys you're in.
Q: What if my team is too slow? A: There's no time limit on most journeys. Go at your own pace!
Q: Can I see where we are on Google Maps? A: Yes! Tap the map to see your current position and explore the route.
Q: What happens if someone leaves the team? A: Their contributed distance stays with the team. The journey continues.
Q: Can I create a custom route? A: Custom routes are coming soon! Contact us for corporate/event routes.
Q: Is cycling distance counted? A: Depends on the route. Some allow cycling, others are walking/running only. Check the route details.