# Experiential Expertise Apps The Xpeeria App Helps You Explore New Experiences and Hobbies By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-experiences-and-hobbies References: [ottawa.ctvnews](http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/xpeeria-app-is-a-marketplace-for-experiences-1.3095495) & [xpeeria](http://www.xpeeria.com/) Everybody talks about wanting to try out some new experiences and hobbies in order to break away from the boring drudgery of regular life, but not many people follow through on their desire because they think it's a lot of effort to go out and try something new, especially if they don't already know someone who can introduce them to a particular activity or experience. The Xpeeria app is looking to change that by allowing people to [connect with others who have expertise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speakup1) or experience in a hobby or practice. Free of charge, the Xpeeria app only takes a cut of any transactions between 'experts' and 'students', so you can make a bit of money for teaching someone else to play the piano. Ultimately, this app is a great way for people to use smartphones for good to [explore new experiences and hobbies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extracurricularscom). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Experience-sharing Apps:** Creating platforms that connect individuals with expertise or experience in specific hobbies or practices to share their knowledge. - **Personalized Experiences:** Developing apps that provide tailored recommendations and connections based on user preferences and interests. - **Mobile Learning:** Utilizing smartphones as a platform for interactive and accessible learning experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Integrating experiential learning apps into traditional educational institutions and programs to enhance learning outcomes. - **Travel and Tourism:** Leveraging experience-sharing apps to offer unique, local experiences for travelers looking to immerse themselves in a destination's culture. - **Gig Economy:** Exploring opportunities for monetizing individual skills and expertise through experience-sharing platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-culinary-experiences.md) - [Personalized Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intro-app.md) - [Practical Professional Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mana-app.md) - [Expert Speaker Matchmaking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speakup.md) - [Cost-Effective Housing Exchange Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-exchange.md) - [Innovative Activity-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-outside.md) - [Interest-Based Action Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curiosity-quench.md) - [AI-Based Habit Development Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfx-app.md) - [Audio People Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/november-app.md)