everyone *knows* they need guides while traveling, but no one ever thinks they need them at home: True. So how do you solve this issue? :) My humble guess is through more local & editorial content. Like mylittleparis.com in Paris.

That’s the idea that got this whole thing started: I buy it, big time!

My wife and I use it regularly in NYC to find new spots even ~10 blocks from our apt (filter: “Places you haven’t been”) and I am consistently surprised by just how good it is: I’ve heard it works like a charm in NYC (At least Romain Dillet et Martin Mignot told me so…) but I’ve tried it few days ago in Paris, before receiving your response, I was quite disappointed. I gave it a real chance, for long minutes, trying to figure out how to get the best out of it, trust me. In Lisbon, it worked most of the time (often to confirm that a place was good, rather than to recommend one actually…), but when it didn’t, what a deception as you can imagine. It’s a rollercoaster of un/satisfaction. It feels like the app is letting you down… the impression of an unachieved mission.

So, your homework assignment: Give Foursquare a try when you get back to Paris. The next time you need lunch / coffee / dinner: I’ll give foursquare another shot, and another one if need be :)

Thanks for responding Dennis, that’s how much you care about the community, it’s very much appreciated! I hope you’ll also consider some of the directions that was pointed out.

And btw, in the location-sharing space, I’ve become addicted to zen.ly, finally a background-location app that does not kill my battery and works like a charm! The product is still young but give it a try and follow what those guys are doing, it’s really awesome :)