🌍 Glob Gazzing

Welcome to Glob Gazzing, a dynamic and immersive travel blog web application built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). Designed for travel enthusiasts, this platform allows users to share their adventures, explore breathtaking destinations, and connect with like-minded globetrotters.

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🌐 Live Demo

Glob Gazzing

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✨ Features

🔒 User Authentication

• Secure sign-up and login system using JWT-based authentication.

✍️ Rich Content Management

• Create, edit, and delete blog posts with multimedia support (images, videos).

💬 Comment System

• Engage with the community by adding comments to blog posts.

📱 Responsive Design

• Fully optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

📱 **Communication Between Users **

• Messeging system for direct interaction via mail or message.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

Frontend

• React: Build an interactive and responsive user interface.

Backend

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for building the server.
• Express.js: Server-side framework for RESTful API development.

Database

• MongoDB: NoSQL database for managing user data and blog entries.

Authentication

• JWT (JSON Web Token): Secure authentication and user authorization.

Map Integration

• Google Maps API: To display interactive maps and pin destinations.

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🎯 How It Works

1. Sign Up & Log In: Create an account or log in securely using JWT authentication.
2. Create & Share: Write detailed travel blogs and enrich them with photos and videos.
3. Explore Destinations: Use the interactive map to sort and discover new places.
4. Engage: Comment on blogs, ask questions, and connect with fellow travelers.
5. Contact:Communicate via messenging system or mail between users.

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📸 Screenshots

Loginpage

The Login & SignUp page with proper authentication and security for each user.

Homepage

The welcoming homepage, showcasing featured blogs and destinations.

Create Blog Post

Easily create , edit and delete your travel blog entries with multimedia support.

Differentiate via Categories

Easily categories and edit your travel blog entries with categories & filter support.

Comment Section

Explore destinations and communicate with users via comments.

Messenging System for contact

Message directly to user to explore destinations via queries and communication.

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14+)
• MongoDB (local or cloud-based, e.g., MongoDB Atlas)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/glob-gazzing.git
   cd glob-gazzing ```
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   # For backend
   cd backend
   npm install
   
   # For frontend
   cd ../frontend
   npm install ```
   
   

3. Run the Application:

   # Start backend server
   cd backend
   npm run dev

   # Start frontend development server
   cd ../frontend
   npm start

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🌟 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues or pull requests for enhancing the platform. give me an upgraded readme file with screenshots