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Hudson River Project: Build a boat from a city’s waste, take it to the source of the city’s river – the river without which the city would not exist – and row the boat back:

“This story connects the source of the Hudson River to NYC, the great city that sits at its mouth. The film follows a man as he makes a boat from NYC’s waste, the detritus of a modern megalopolis, and takes it to the source of the Hudson River high in the Adirondack Mountains, at Lake Tear of the Clouds.”

He rows the boat back to NYC, through wilderness, countryside, farms, towns and industry, all of which rely on the mighty river that flows past, all of which are threads of the river’s story.

Support this inspiring project on Kickstarter.

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!

According to the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, Feb. 21st is International Tourist Guide Day! The day aims to bring the attention of local authorities, fellow citizens and the media to the quality and value of local tourist guides. At Gidsy (from the Dutch word “Gids”, meaning guide), we love our tour guides! The many unique urban adventures that are listed on Gidsy motivate us every day, and we’re thrilled to have such a cool group of local guides be part the Gidsy Community. 

To celebrate, why not Join us in supporting our local tour guides, and book a tour on Gidsy today? There are many urban adventures to choose from! 

If you’re in Berlin, 

• Have an “Alternative Berlin Experience” on this awesome tour. 
• Explore the hidden courtyards of Kreuzberg on this unique photo tour. 

Amsterdam, 

• Take this “Architecture Tour, Eastern Docklands” in Amsterdam, and get to know a different side of the city. 
• Learn all about “Amsterdam in the Golden Age” on this tour through the city, lead by a qualified historian.

London, 

• Gather the family and “Hail a Tour!” of Harry Potter’s London, and explore the film’s most iconic locations in a classic black cab. 
• Spend a Saturday afternoon exploring the newer side of London on this “Modern Architecture” tour. 

NYC, 

• Enjoy a personalized “Sightjogging” tour though NYC,
• Join the “Photographing New York City” tour, and explore the city though your lens, with the help of a professional photographer. 

San Francisco,

• Join the “Hood Tour & Picnic”, and explore some of San Francisco’s best neighborhoods, followed by a nice lunch in Alamo Square. 
• On “San Francisco’s Premier Food Tour”, explore the Mission District & enjoy some of the neighborhood’s best artisan nosh. 

Also, if you’re a budding local guide, and have a tour you’d like to offer - be sure to create a listing! 

Happy Exploring,

Your Gidsy Team.

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!

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

Today we’d like to share a little interview with Mark, the organizer of the ever popular NYC Dumpling Tours. Read on to learn all about Mark, his experience with Gidsy and all things dumpling! Is anyone else hungry?…

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! 

Last week we shared some cool upcoming events in Berlin and Amsterdam, but today’s all about what’s happening Stateside! Since Gidsy opened in San Francisco on Friday, we’ve also got a number of really awesome events coming up on the West Coast. 

New York

Since we opened in New York City, there have been some great activities listed on Gidsy and we’re super excited about it!

Check out these events happening over the next little while in the Big Apple:

• NYC Chinatown Dumpling Tour - secure your spot for this super popular event!
• Meet Awesome People! - all proceeds from this activity are going towards UNICEF, which is awesome.
• Little Red Lighthouse Walking Tour - take a tour around Upper Manhattan.

San Francisco

We’re also really excited about the recent Bay Area launch, and can’t wait to see more events pop up in the coming weeks. Here’s some great activities to get you started:

• Stairway Workout Walk - sweat it out and get an awesome view of the city.
• Flat Tire Social - learn to change a flat tire and meet new people!
• Hood Tour and Picnic - explore iconic San Francisco neighbourhoods and lunch in Alamo Square.

So, if you’re in NYC or SF be sure to check out one of these awesome events! And, as always, Gidsy is looking for organizers. If anyone (or their super talented friends) has anything in mind - be sure to spread the word and create your listing today!

Happy Exploring, 

The Gidsy Team.