Stampie - Travel Journal

Some countries stopped stamping passports, so I reimagined the stamp as a beautiful, private digital experience for travel journaling.

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Inspiration

Two years ago I went to Peru and the border officer didn’t stamp my passport; they said it’s all digital records now. I was honestly sad; I love passport stamps to remember my travels and experiences. So I reimagined the experience digitally: a place where I can still “stamp” every journey, track where I’ve been, and add quick notes to capture the little stories that make trips unforgettable.

✈️ countries you’ve visited
🏃‍♂️ marathons you’ve run
🌍 wonders you’ve seen
and more to come!

A digital passport reimagined.

What it does

Stampie is a travel & experience tracker that turns your adventures into beautiful digital stamps.

  • Collect stamps from 195+ countries, world marathons, and even the 7 Wonders.
  • Track your progress across continents and collections.
  • Take notes to remember stories like a diary.
  • All offline: your data stays on your device.

It’s not about likes or followers; just your memories, your way.

How I built it

I started with my expo boilerplate, leaned on react-native libraries I trust, and built the flows quickly with Cursor.*

  • AI tools (ChatGPT + image generation) helped craft the visuals for stamps and onboarding.
  • Offline-first approach means no server is needed.
  • Kept the design minimal, nostalgic, and fun — like flipping through a real passport.

Challenges I ran into

  • Creating hundreds of unique stamp designs (AI helped, but polishing them took time).
  • Keeping the app lightweight but still beautiful.
  • Balancing between journal + tracker without making it feel bloated.
  • Saying “no” to social features — keeping it private and simple.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

  • Built the MVP in two weeks, with a complete stamp system.
  • Designed multiple collections (countries, marathons, wonders).
  • Got the style right — nostalgic yet modern.

What I learned

  • People want simple, personal tools that don’t feel like social media.
  • Visual design matters: stamps feel more rewarding than just numbers.
  • Building offline-first apps changes the mindset (local-first > cloud-first).
  • Even small touches, like checkmarks and progress bars, make it fun to use.

What's next for Stampie

  • Adding more stamp collections (world heritage sites, national parks, concerts…).
  • Experimenting with widgets for quick-glance progress.
  • Translations & local content for global travelers.
  • Eventually: printable passport books to pair with the app.
  • Keep making it delightful, one stamp at a time.

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