Wander vs MicroLink

Wander turns travel inspiration into travel plans. Save places from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and blogs straight to your map, explore official maps curated by the destinations themselves, and build itineraries you can use anywhere — even offline. SAVE PLACES FROM ANYWHERE Share a reel, TikTok, YouTube video, or blog post to Wander and our AI finds every place mentioned and pins it to your map. That restaurant from a reel you saw last month? It's already mapped, with notes on why you saved it. OFFICIAL DESTINATION MAPS Explore interactive maps curated by the destinations themselves — tourism boards and local experts sharing the places, trails, and hidden gems they know best. No algorithm guesswork, just trusted local knowledge. WANDER AI Ask for anything — "best coffee near me," "kid-friendly hikes," "where should we eat tonight" — and get answers as pins on your map, drawn from local knowledge, not generic search results. PLAN TRIPS TOGETHER Build day-by-day itineraries from your saved places. Add notes, organize by day, and share plans with your travel crew. DISCOVER WHAT'S HAPPENING Browse local events on the map and calendar — festivals, markets, live music — curated by the destination. TAKE ON CHALLENGES Complete check-in challenges as you explore — visit every stop on a trail, a downtown food crawl, or a scavenger hunt — and track your progress as you go. FOLLOW FRIENDS & CREATORS See where friends have been, share your favorite finds, and import recommendations from people you trust. EXPLORE TRAILS Find local trails with real-time status, record your own hikes, and get proximity alerts when you're near a saved spot. GO OFFLINE Download maps, guides, and itineraries before you go. No service? No problem — your whole trip works offline. FOR DESTINATIONS Wander gives DMOs and tourism organizations a living, interactive alternative to the printed visitor guide: curated maps, itineraries, tours, events, and check-in challenges, delivered to visitors' phones. Learn more at wandermaps.com. Where will you Wander?

MicroLink is a new way to get around Raleigh. We’re a ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, and reliable. When you’re ready to travel, book a ride in the MicroLink app and our technology will pair you with other people headed your way. HOW IT WORKS. - Book a ride by setting your pickup and drop-off addresses, and indicating the number of riders in your party. - Upon booking your trip, you will be given an estimated vehicle arrival time. . The estimated arrival time of the driver will automatically update as your vehicle makes its way to meet you. - When your driver arrives, please promptly board the vehicle. - There may be others on board, or you may make a few additional stops along the way! You can track your ride and share your status in real-time from the MicroLink app. - By riding this new form of public transit, you’ll be helping to reduce traffic congestion and save money on transportation. SHARING YOUR TRIP. Our algorithm matches people who are heading the same direction at the same time. This means you’re getting the convenience of a private ride with the efficiency and affordability of GoRaleigh. AFFORDABLE. Rides are priced comparably to other transit services in Raleigh. Your wallet will thank you! RELIABLE. Track your ride as the driver is on their way to you, and while you’re on the vehicle too. SUSTAINABLE. Sharing rides reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and CO2 emissions. With a couple of taps, you get to do your part to make your community a little bit cleaner and greener, every time you ride. OUR VEHICLES. MicroLink is wheelchair accessible! If you require a wheelchair, simply toggle on “Wheelchair accessibility” in the “Account” tab of your app! When you request a ride, you’ll be matched with a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Questions? Reach out to us at goraleigh@raleighnc.gov or 919-485-7433. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating. You’ll have our eternal gratitude.