Both of us here at GlobePinners.com (Alex & Nicola) are seasoned travelers. We know how to find the cheapest flight, the best valued hotel for our budget, etc. There are many online tools that helps.
But, every time we land somewhere, we are a little bit stuck by the amount of options we have: where do I eat?(or: “Is this a good restaurant or a tourist-trap?”) Which museums shall I visit (except for those well-know)? Which bar has the highest number of single and good-looking girls? 
We know we’re not alone; our friends have the same problem. It’s so difficult to visit a new place, maybe for just a few days, and do the things that better match our preferences. There are many ways to overcome this problem: printed travel guide (eg: Lonely Planet), blogs, WikiTravel; in London and many other cities you can buy a copy of TimeOut magazine and look for the next big party. Sometimes you’re lucky enough to know a friend who has been there before and ask him.
Truth is, that’s not the best approach. We’re living in a world of iPhones and so-called “Web 2.0 applications” but there still are these problems:
- You need a lot of time because information are spread.
- It’s difficult to find unbiased advice
- There’s not such a thing as “the perfect museum” or “the perfect club” because we all have different tastes.
What about the solution? Well, as we said, we believe to be part of the solution. Stay tuned for part 2
Author: Nicola Cassolato
