Wanderlust - Premium Travel Listing Platform

Wanderlust is a full-stack web application that allows users to list, discover, and book unique travel accommodations worldwide. Built with a focus on premium aesthetics and seamless user experience, it serves as a comprehensive clone of platforms like Airbnb.

✨ Features

• Listing Management: Users can create, edit, and delete their own travel listings.
• Review System: Integrated review and rating system for each listing.
• User Authentication: Secure signup and login functionality using Passport.js.
• Messaging System: Real-time messaging simulation between guests and hosts with automated response logic.
• Wishlist: Users can save their favorite listings for future trips.
• Map Integration: Visualizing listing locations using Mapbox SDK.
• Image Uploads: Cloud-based image storage integrated with Cloudinary.
• Responsive Design: Fully responsive UI with a modern glassmorphism aesthetic.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: EJS (Embedded JavaScript templates), CSS3 (Modern Styling), JavaScript.
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js.
• Database: MongoDB (Atlas) with Mongoose ODM.
• Authentication: Passport.js with Local Strategy.
• Storage: Cloudinary for high-quality image management.
• Maps: Mapbox SDK for location-based services.

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• MongoDB account (Atlas or Local)
• Cloudinary account
• Mapbox account

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jadhavkrushna/Airbnb_project.git
   cd Airbnb_project

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following keys:

   ATLASBD_URL=your_mongodb_atlas_url
   CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_name
   CLOUD_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
   CLOUD_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret
   MAP_TOKEN=your_mapbox_token
   SECRET=your_session_secret

4. Run the application:

   # Development mode
   npm run dev
   
   # Production mode
   npm start

5. Access the app: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080.

📂 Project Structure

• app.js: Main entry point and server configuration.
• models/: Mongoose schemas for Listings, Reviews, Users, and Messages.
• routes/: Express routers for different feature modules.
• controllers/: Logic for handling requests and responses.
• views/: EJS templates for the frontend.
• public/: Static assets (CSS, JS, Images).

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.