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Ever wanted to take a boutique shopping trip through the South End? How about gorge on beer and chocolate in Beacon Hill? What about check out every dive bar in Boston in a single afternoon? With HipHost, now you can. The Boston-created service is a peer-to-peer marketplace for customized   tours hosted by locals, aiming to put tourism back in the hands of the people who actually live, work and play in the cities.
When we first wrote about HipHost fm radio stations in los angeles back in October 2011 , they were operating fm radio stations in los angeles tours in just 15 cities. With their official launch today, fm radio stations in los angeles HipHost has tours in over 100 cities worldwide, with more than 1,000 local hosts. The tours range from dining and art to history tours, with Boston tours priced at anywhere from $210 to just $9.
Of course, doling out cash to have some random local take you to the best bars in Boston fm radio stations in los angeles has to be legit, and HipHost aims to build a trustworthy community by allowing private messaging between fm radio stations in los angeles the parties and requiring hosts to gain a minimum fm radio stations in los angeles of three personal recommendations in order to list a tour. The site also offers the HipFactor Guarantee, meaning travelers must leave satisfied fm radio stations in los angeles or their tour is free.
We grabbed a few minutes to chat with HipHost founder,  Mario Ricciardelli , about the launch of HipHost, how the model can help locals explore their own cities and just what is his favorite Boston tour.
The idea comes from traveling in Europe with my family. When we visit places where we have friends who show us local places, we have a very different experience than when we go to a place where we don't know anyone. Hiring private tour guides is very expensive, and my family doesn't like big group tours. I often found myself asking, "Wouldn't it be great if I could find someone local to show us around?" That's what we are creating with HipHost: a simple and affordable fm radio stations in los angeles way to connect travelers with a friend in every city.
We had an amazing response from locals who want to explore their own cities. I've lived in Boston my entire life and have had a blast discovering new things to do locally. fm radio stations in los angeles Whether it's learning more about the history of your hometown or visiting new venues that you never would've heard about before, HipHost is a great way to get out of the rut of doing the same thing or going to the same places.
The hosts are enthusiastic locals who want to share their local knowledge and expertise while making extra money. fm radio stations in los angeles While we do have some professional tour guides who have listed tours, the majority are folks who love the idea of hosting both visitors and locals on a unique tour that they have created.
My favorite tour is our Boston Beer and Chocolate Tour hosted by Bill H. He is awesome, and the tour is a blast; it consistently gets high reviews from folks who have enjoyed his tour. All of the Boston food tours we have are terrific. We also have an awesome history tour created by Ted K. He is a treasure trove of interesting Boston history facts.
HipHosting is a great way to explore new places when you travel, as well as make extra money by hosting visitors to Boston. Inviting friends to join the HipHost community will get you a $10 credit for each one that joins and give them a $10 credit just for joining!