Travel tools //

Askalo //

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Ask a Local

Whether you’re planning a trip to a new city or a permanent move, it’s helpful to get advice from people who actually live in that city. Askalo is a Q and A site that connects you with local folks to get your questions answered.

User Interface

4 stars

Usefulness

3 stars

Innovation

3 stars

Cost:

Free

Overall Rating:

3.3

Airbnb //

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Social Travel

Whether you’re going on a vacation or a business trip, staying with real people is almost always better than staying in a hotel. Airbnb is a website that helps you find real people to stay with.

User Interface

4.5 stars

Usefulness

4.5 stars

Innovation

4 stars

Cost:

Free for guests, hosts pay a % of the room rate

Overall Rating:

4.3

Tripwolf iPhone App //

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Social Travel From Your iPhone

Social travel website Tripwolf.com’s iPhone App allows you to download and use custom city guides on your iPhone. Since the information is available offline, you can even use it overseas without incurring roaming charges.

User Interface

4.5 stars

Usefulness

4 stars

Innovation

4.5 stars

Cost:

free

Overall Rating:

4.3