Offbeat Guides News Bites


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Marina Kosmatos (Travel Content Curator)
Get a local insight and find out where the best hidden bars in Melbourne are: http://blog.offbeatguides.com/2009/11/best-hidden-bars-in-melbourne/ on November 25
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Marina Kosmatos (Travel Content Curator)
Highlights of the Berlin Wall's 20th anniversary on the Offbeat Guides blog: http://blog.offbeatguides.com/2009/11/highlights-of-fall-of-berlin-walls-20th-anniversary/ on November 10
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Marina Kosmatos (Travel Content Curator)
Offbeat Guides is launching instant, free, up-to-date, one-page guides to over 30K cities that you can edit: http://bit.ly/hm3GG on October 14
Meliza Solan Surdi
Meliza Solan Surdi at 02:56pm October 14
That many cities? I am impressed.
Alexandra Danieli
Alexandra Danieli at 03:09pm October 15
Yes, try it, it's cool. :) It automatically pulls in the weather for the next few days and all the events from the web too.
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Marina Kosmatos (Travel Content Curator)
We're giving 20% off all Offbeat Guides to our Vator TV followers. Simply enter the code 'vator20' at checkout to receive 20% off your Offbeat Guides order. Enjoy! on September 30
Bambi Francisco Roizen
Bambi Francisco Roizen at 04:31pm September 30
Great offer! Thanks!
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Marina Kosmatos (Travel Content Curator)
Are you following Offbeat Guides on Twitter? Follow us http://twitter.com/offbeatguides and receive 20% off all Offbeat Guide orders! Go to www.offbeatguides.com and type in twitter20 for 20% off! on September 29
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Marina Kosmatos (Travel Content Curator)
We just sent out our very first newsletter to a great response! Sign up here http://www.offbeatguides.com/signup to receive a newsletter full of offbeat travel stories and inspiration. on September 25
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Marina Kosmatos (Travel Content Curator)
We just sent out our very first newsletter to a great response! Sign up here http://www.offbeatguides.com/signup to receive a newsletter full of offbeat travel stories and inspiration. on September 25
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Marina Kosmatos (Travel Content Curator)
Where I've Been reviews Offbeat Guides on their site! Check out their post on Offbeat Guides and get 20% discount on your next purchase http://bit.ly/2Vh5uT on September 23
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Zain Iqbal (Writer/Content Editor)
Geocaching – The New High-Tech Travel Treasure Hunt - Offbeat Guides Blog: http://blog.offbeatguides.com/2009/08/geocaching-the-new-high-tech-travel-treasure-hunt/ on August 20
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Zain Iqbal (Writer/Content Editor)
Take Our Simple Survey: 5 Questions – Win A Free Guide! - Offbeat Guides Blog http://cli.gs/EPX3Y on August 18
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Marina Kosmatos (Travel Content Curator)
We check out the newest buzzword in travel, 'glamping' and discover which hotels are offering glamorous camping options- http://bit.ly/8hDQP on August 11
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David Sifry (CEO and Founder)
We just upgraded our @obgr twitter service - now you can get flight status notifications in real-time too! Simply follow the service http://twitter.com/obgr and then you can send messages to us via DM or @obgr - try "@obgr dl8 to get flt info on Delta flight 8 today. Have fun! on August 11
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David Sifry (CEO and Founder)
Offbeat Guides was just reviewed on Vator Box with Bambi Francisco and guests Adeo Rossi and Ezra Roizen, and they give us 2 thumbs up! See the show: http://vator.tv/news/show/2009-08-11-vator-box-gives-offbeat-guides-two-thumbs-up on August 11
Ezra Roizen
Ezra Roizen at 10:07am August 11
Cool company David - I look forward to seeing how it develops.
David Sifry
David Sifry at 10:39am August 11
Thanks, Ezra! You guys made some great points and commentary, and we're working diligently on building volume!
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David Sifry (CEO and Founder)
To really get into the weather service, start by asking "@obgr weather MYHOMETOWN" (e.g. "@obgr weather nyc") From then on, @obgr will remember your location. To get forecasts, you can ask "@obgr weather tomorrow" or "@obgr weather tuesday" or the like. Have fun, and enjoy! on July 28
Ezra Roizen
Ezra Roizen at 11:01am July 28
Just go the weather - cool! Oakland, CA, USA: 15.9C (60.6F) Cloudy w/a Gentle Breeze
Ezra Roizen
Ezra Roizen at 11:02am July 28
but there's not breeze!!!
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David Sifry (CEO and Founder)
If you use twitter, come and check out our new Twitter Service @obgr - Simply follow the obgr user at http://twitter.com/obgr and you can start asking it questions! The first major service we are releasing is a weather service - send a tweet with "@obgr help" to start! on July 28
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David Sifry (CEO and Founder)
We've just done a BIG update to the Offbeat Guides blog at http://blog.offbeatguides.com/ with lots of new information posted at a much more rapid pace, deals, and lots of great resources to keep abreast of the latest in the travel world. http://blog.offbeatguides.com/ on July 02
Bambi Francisco Roizen
Bambi Francisco Roizen at 03:04pm July 02
I like the amazing images from namibia
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David Sifry (CEO and Founder)
Do you travel with pets? Here's some tips on ensuring safe travel with your pet: http://blog.offbeatguides.com/2009/06/ensuring-safe-travel-for-your-pets/ on June 16
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David Sifry (CEO and Founder)
We're building out our capabilities for building guides for events and conferences, like we did for the folks at SIME and the WEF in Davos this year. If you're interested in getting customized guides built for your event or meeting, drop us a line! info@offbeatguides.com on May 20
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David Sifry (CEO and Founder)
Kara Swisher of AllthingsD and the WSJ stops by and does a quick review of Offbeat Guides - Check it out! http://kara.allthingsd.com/20090515/kara-visits-offbeat-guides/ on May 15
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