The call of the road – it’s a wonderful thing. A low grown, a quiet voice tempting us to part with our hard-earned money in exchange for a few days of much-needed rest. The call of the road is a beautiful thing, even in these strange times, and the thirst for adventure is as alive now as it ever was. The sick sad fact, of course, is that our time always runs short, and the task of mapping-out uncharted terrain can be a difficult one. Newsstands and travel guides abound, filled to the brim with the worst kind of mediocrity; all the reviews read the same, and you always have this sneaking suspicion that all of these polished, positive reviews were flat-out bought – like ads in the PennySaver or the classifieds – and you realize that the treacherous beast of corporate banality is rearing its ugly head.

When a restaurant sets out to write its own review, something awful is in the works; the lie promises to wreck your voyage before you’ve even purchased your ticket. When you’re treated like a wallet with legs – a dumb, lumbering beast with money to burn and little else – there’s a good chance you’ll feel a dull sting in your gut while making your way back across the interstate, back towards home.

We’re working on this problem for you: a travel guide for the people, by the people.

Our soldiers are out there, in every major city, making sure that all of the secret little places – the hidden diners and back-alley art galleries, the rooftop gardens and relaxed local pubs – leap out from obscurity and into your pocket. You don’t need to live there to have the benefit of knowing exactly where to go – at least not anymore.

Our project is moving forward at breakneck speed and we’re proud to announce that, in the months to come, we’ll begin to unroll our restaurant reviews, entertainment venues, and hidden treasures, and all of that with the kind of character, honesty, and humor that you’ve been missing. We’ve been receiving submissions from contributors all across the globe, separating the wheat from the chaff, and we look forward to sharing our hard work with you soon.

Keep your eyes peeled.

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photo credit: joland