WayRooted connects travelers with locals who know their city best. Hop on a 30-minute call, share your favorite spots, and help someone plan a trip they'll love. If you've got deep roots and a love for where you live, we want you on our team.
You don't need to be a professional guide or a real estate agent. You just need to know your city and genuinely care about helping people feel at home.
Tell us about yourself, the places you know best and what you love about them. Every local is interviewed by our team before joining.
Travelers book a time on your calendar and fill out a short questionnaire, so you know their dates, budget and interests before the call.
Spend 30 minutes on a video or phone call, then send a short written follow-up with your recommendations and favorite spots. Travelers can also add a custom day-by-day itinerary from you.
Every call pays a flat fee. No bidding, no negotiating, no surprises. You know exactly what you earn before you accept a booking. Work as much or as little as you want, and get paid every two weeks.
Example: one call plus a 3-day itinerary earns you $115.
WayRooted locals are people with genuine roots who know the texture of daily life in their city and love helping others experience it.
You know the real food scene: the spots that have been there forever, the hidden gems, and what's worth the hype.
You know the streets, the vibe at 7pm on a Tuesday, and what's changing. You know where locals actually go.
Trails, swimming holes, beaches, day trips. You know the best way to spend a free afternoon outside.
You know which venues, galleries and nights are worth it, and which ones are just for tourists.
You know the kid-friendly spots, the parks, and how to plan a day that works for everyone.
You know the people: the best guide, the friendliest bartender, the boutique owner everyone loves.
"Every city has locals. We're just giving them a platform — and a paycheck."
Destinations are coming soon, and we're recruiting our founding locals now. Apply to be part of the team that helps build what WayRooted becomes.
We review every application personally and follow up by email. Approved locals sign our Local Agreement before their first call.
Thank you for applying to become a WayRooted local expert. We review every application personally and will be in touch by email. Welcome to the community.