Since the big Food Revolution Day launch, we’ve received a bunch of really great local food event submissions from all across the globe. It’s been really exciting to see people from all walks of life getting involved with this great campaign, and we can’t wait for what’s next. 

Here are some examples of events happening around the world on May 19th;

• In Nashville, join local foodies, chefs and nutrition experts for a day of fun, learning and eating (!!) at the farmer’s market.
• In Sao Paulo, take a tour of the local street markets, followed by a walk in the park.
• In Malaysia, a real-food potluck and play date for local mums and babies will help teach mothers to prepare wholesome, homemade food. 
• In Sydney, enjoy an Italian slow-food dinner and get inspired by the locally sourced ingredients and homemade pasta, cured meats and wine. 
• In Berlin, join our Seed Funding event. We’ll provide the seeds, pots, dirts and tags and spend an afternoon planting together at the Gidsy HQ! We would love to see you there.

Food Revolution Day events will all be surrounding real food, health or fitness, and you’ll even learn a little something! 

Are you friends with the local food purveyors at your farmer’s market? Know how to plant the best balcony garden? Can you make your own cheese with ease? If you have an idea and want to get involved, be sure to create your local food event for May 19th!

Create a listing 

Learn more about event guidelines here, or take a gander at the Food Revolution Day website for more info.

Guys, here’s breaking news from the Gidsy HQ: today is an awesome day! Spring has finally arrived in Berlin, and we’re totally smitten with it. Bring on the sweater weather!

Obviously, it’s high time to plan the upcoming weekend. We’re crossing our fingers that the weather in your part of the world doesn’t let you down either, because in this edition of our “Fab Weekend Planner”, it’s all about being out and about. Here are some activities happening on Gidsy this weekend. 

Berlin

• Did winter make you believe that Berlin is a grey city with a history that tastes like sour relish? Rediscover the lady at the Spree on the ’The Essential Berlin Walk’.
• And while were’re at it - the Spree, I mean - you might want to enjoy the sunshine from a boat. ‘Know more about the Spree river’ and marvel at the city along the water.

New York

• Coax your gustative nerves out of hibernation on the ‘Queens Midnight Food Crawl’. 
• Or, whip your body and mind into shape at the ‘Dance Your Freedom Workshop’.

Amsterdam

• Rent a bike and pretend you’re Dutch, or, in case you are Dutch, pretend you’re a tourist on the ‘Explore Amsterdam with a local’ tour.
• If you’d rather spend some time with your camera, some birds, and surrounded by beautiful nature, the ‘Workshop Kingfisher Photography’ might be an option.

Los Angeles

• Find out what’s ‘Behind The Hollywood Sign’. The 360 degree view from up there (complimented by a sparkling cider toast) could give you a new perspective of LA.
• Or you ‘Learn to eat fire’ and give your friends the opportunity to develop a new perspective of you…

London

• If you need a bit of a thrill to get your blood flowing again, the ‘Murder in the Metropolis’ tour might do the trick.
• Or you could freshen up your knowledge of contemporary architecture on the ‘Tour London’s Modern Architecture’.

San Francisco

• Cruise the Mission District and explore fresh tastes on ‘San Francisco’s Premier Food Tour’.
• And afterwards, work off some of those extra winter pounds on the ‘slow running tours’.

Of course, this is just a selection of activities going on this weekend. Check your Gidsy city page to find out what else is on in your city. Froher Frühling!

Happy Leap Day, everyone!

Today we’re very happy to announce that Gidsy has officially launched in its 6th city: Los Angeles!

Now everyone can book and organize activities through Gidsy in the Greater Los Angeles area. There are already a number of activities ready to book in LA, so here is a selection of the city’s finest offerings to get you started: 

• Behind the Hollywood Sign, with Trevor. Spend a Saturday or Sunday morning on a great hike up to the world-famous landmark, and enjoy a stunning 360 degree view of Los Angeles. 
• Learn to Eat Fire, with Cheetah. Taught by a Cirque du Soleil alum and professional fire-performer, you’ll learn how to eat, spin and dance with fire at this awesome workshop! 
• Never Buy Condiments Ever Again, with Priscilla. Save yourself the trip to the store, and spend a Saturday afternoon making the best ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce and salad dressing you’ve ever tasted.  

How about that?! Keep checking the Los Angles city page for more excellent events as they come up, and make sure to book your spots!

If you’re in the LA area and wish to host an event on Gidsy, what are you waiting for? Create your listing now!

Next up: Stay tuned…

We’re working on something really special over here at the Gidsy HQ, so check back often for announcements!

Happy Exploring, 

Your Gidsy Team. 

The countdown is officially on! On Wednesday, February 29th you can officially host and book activities in the Greater Los Angeles Area. 

You can already create a listing and schedule events for it, and after the launch anyone can view and book your activity! 

We’re making a big buzz about the launch, and we’ll be featuring the most exciting activities on Gidsy - some extra attention is guaranteed! So what are you waiting for?! Create your listing for the Los Angeles launch now. 

Organize something in Los Angeles

5 easy steps to create a listing:

1. Choose a title and a good description
2. Add two or more pictures
3. Set the location where the activity takes place
4. Set the min. and max. number of participants per event, and a price per person
5. Schedule events for your activity

It’s as easy as that. If you have a question or want to tell us something, please contact us at support@gidsy.com - we’re all ears!

Happy Valentine’s Day, all. 

On this international day of love, and following the incredible success of the very romantic screening of R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet (happening tonight in Berlin), we wanted to feature some unique “date night” activities that are coming up in our launched cities.  Keep reading for some great ideas that will surely make your next tryst a success…

In Berlin,

• For something totally outside the box, give this Bouncing/Powerbocking workshop a try!
• Spend a weekend morning learning all about the Spree River together at this awesome, and very informative, scientific workshop.

In Amsterdam,

• This French Classic Wine masterclass (food pairings included) will definitely help you move onto date number two.
• Explore the Red Light District with a retired Amsterdam cop on this unique tour.

In London,

• The Maltby St. Market Lock-In event is a great foodie date activity. Shop, cook and eat some of the best local produce available, in one of London’s best food markets!
• What’s more romantic than the Tango? Learn the dance of love at the Taste of Tango class. 
• Hop in a London cab and explore the city on this great Classic London tour. 

In San Francisco,

• Explore the Mission district, and sample the area’s finest culinary offerings on the Food Tour.
• A couple that sweats together, stays together…or something. Pair your workout with fantastic views of the city on the Stairway Workout Walk.

In NYC,

• What says I love you better than lots and lots of dumplings? The Chinatown Dumpling Tours are always a fantastic time!

And there you have it! Date night: planned.

Remember: We launch in Los Angeles in just over 2 weeks, Feb 29th! In you want to get involved, be sure to create your listing so we can feature it on launch day!

Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you had a great weekend. 

Today we’d like to share a little interview we did with Florian, the organizer of the awesome Maltby St. Market Lock-In event, which is happening soon in London. Florian runs the successful Foodtri.ps Foodcamps and Porkcamps, where he brings people together around food. Read more to learn all about Florian, his Foodcamps and his love for celeriac…

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Every week on the blog, we’ve been sharing some of the best activities that are happening in each of our launched cities. Today, however, we wanted to focus on one of the most popular event categories: Eating & Drinking.

There have already been some amazing food-related events over the course of our tenure on the world wide web, and it’s just getting better and better. So today, dear readers, we bring you just a sampling of the mouth-watering foodie events happening on Gidsy. 

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Attention Angelenos! We’ve got great news - Gidsy will launch in Los Angeles on February 29th!

Following NYC and San Francisco, we’re really excited to open Gidsy LA as the third American city where you can book, organize and offer unique experiences in our community marketplace. You know what they say - third time’s a charm! 

…And now comes the important part: you!

If you or any of your friends living in the Greater Los Angeles area have an idea for a Gidsy event, please get in touch with us or create a listing. We’d love to feature your awesome activities on launch day!

If you’re looking for some inspiration, check out our other city pages to see what kinds of events are currently listed on Gidsy. We hope to hear from you soon!

Happy exploring, 

Your Gidsy Team. 

Last week we shared upcoming events happening in San Francisco and NYC, but this week it’s London’s turn! Since we launched there last week, there have been a number of really great events listed on Gidsy. So, if you’re looking for something to do in the Big Smoke, look no further!

If you want to get out and explore the city, check out these awesome tours:

• Harry Potter’s London 
• London’s Modern Architecture 
• Murder in the Metropolis 

In the mood for food? Look at these great events:

• The Maltby St. Market Lock-In 
• Make Your Own Chutney workshop

Are you feeling artistic and want to get your craft on? Try these cool workshops:

• Introduction to Machine Knitting workshop
• Watercolour Painting Lessons 
• Family Pewter Casting workshop

Want to get moving and shaking? Check out:

• A Taste of Tango
• Ping Pong & Speed Dating Party

As you can see, London’s buzzing with a number of great events - there’s something for everyone! If you’ve been inspired by this list and have an activity in mind, you can always create your listing over on Gidsy.