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I'm applying to YC this round with an idea very similar to this. We're aiming to help locals make travel guides for their own cities. What other things frustra
by buss 15y ago
I'm applying to YC this round with an idea very similar to this. We're aiming to help locals make travel guides for their own cities.
What other things frustrate you about finding things to do in a foreign city?
- jsavimbi 15y agoUrbandig?
- buss 15y agoOh, that's an interesting app. I didn't find that while looking for companies that do this already. Our solution is a bit different - namely avoiding curation by a few people. We're frustrated by how difficult it is to find things to do in a new city, and we want to get locals to help (after all, the best way to visit a city is to visit a friend who lives in that city). Think crowdsourced walking tours.
- jsavimbi 15y agoYes, I've looked into that. Much better than the standard walking tours with a (mis)guide dressed up in pre-Industrial garb. It's a very interesting concept for those interested in trying something new, but maybe hard to get over the fear-factor for the average tourist, who mind you, won't hesitate to fork over $32 for a tour in an aging water bus.
- buss 15y agoCan I ask what you found out when looking into it? Did you consider doing something in this space and decide against it? We can take this discussion off HN, too. My email is in my profile.
- minikomi 15y agoLooks good. As with everything social, the next step is going to be heavy curation and determining who's curation to trust. Will be keeping an eye on it if it ever makes it to my neck of the woods..