This post was originally published on Aug 13, 2018 and updated on Aug 05, 2019.
As travellers, we love to exchange stories about our adventures on the road. Our blog is an open diary and a platform to write about our travel experiences. And we would love to connect with anyone (across multiple platforms) who wants to explore new places. Thatโs why GPSmyCity appealed to us and weโre happy to be their affiliate partner for 3 years.ย
โGPSmyCity is designed for people who love to explore cities on foot.โ
Theย Blog2Appย platformย is catching up in the world of travel. How does it work? Thankfully,ย withoutย the internet. If youโve been reading our posts and wanted toย try following a similar trailย or finding anย isolated location or maybe a museum or restaurant that weโve listed; all youโd have to do is download the post thatโs converted into an article app.ย Once you download our article app, on your iOS/Android device, you wouldnโt need the internet to follow the route weโve traced. And if you do miss a step, the app will use the GPS tracker on your phone to ensureย you get back to the main path.
GPSmyCityย partners with bloggers across multiple platforms. So, youโd have access to a rich bank of travel articles (over 1000 cities) and city walks. Each article is converted into a downloadable app. You can download the app whenever you have access to the internet and view it, in real time, on a trip or in a hotel room, or whilst walking on an isolated road โ in the middle of nowhere. There is no cost for the download. If you opt for an upgrade, there will be a nominal fee, a portion of which will go to the contributing author.
Hereโs how you canย access article apps on your iOS/Android device:
1. Click on the link at the end of a blog post that has been converted into an app. If you havenโt downloaded the freeย GPSmyCityย app (iOS or Android), you will receive a prompt to do so.
2. Or, if you already downloaded theย GPSmyCityย app, search for your favourite city and download the articles available forย FREE. You can opt for an upgradeย for offline use and GPS tracking.
To get a feel for this app, try it out!
Weโre happy to offer aย free upgradeย on the article below. This offer is available fromย Monday, August 5ย toย Sunday, August 12.
Have a look at ourย new articles that are now available onย GPSmyCity
24 Hours in Jakarta
Best of Seoulโs Parks and Gardens in Autumn
Finding Peace in Taipeiโs Temples
Best Spots for Cherry Blossom Views in Jeju
Or, if youโve missed our earlier articles, take a look at the links below. Click the link to download an article and youโre good to go!
Exploring Seoraksan National Park in Autumn
Hopping Back and Forth in Time in Ho Chi Mihn City
In & Around Seogwipoโs Scenic Spots
Top 5 Sunset Points in North Jeju
Chasing Suwonโs Broken Walls
Note: If you choose to upgrade one of our downloaded travel articles, we will receive a small commission (few cents). It helps us offset the costs of maintaining our travel blog.ย
This is something new for me. I am sure it will go a long way to help in our travels!
Glad to hear that, Alok! Hope you’re doing well. ๐
Cheryl, I partnered with GPSmyCity but I’m not submitting any more articles. It is a trap for bloggers. The app started with pay per use model for bloggers and then changed it to subscription-based for users. In a way, we don’t earn anything, now. I found that it didn’t even result in large page views or exposure. It might be different in your case. This is a reason why I discontinued submitting articles to the app. Have you benefitted monetarily or traffic wise?
Sorry it didn’t work out for you, Arvind. ๐ I believe: you had already mentioned this two years ago on an earlier post. Personally, I try not to get swayed by comments, likes, page views, or followers. I realised it’s bad for my mental health and directly affects my writing. Judging by my average stats, you’d have already guessed that. ๐
The subscription package works for travellers and I’ve seen a change in the download pattern (per season and time of year). I don’t use this as a model for earning revenue (although, integrity and internet laws make it mandatory for me to disclose that I do make a modicum amount on upgrades). Our blog is for travellers who want to explore the world on their feet (brown or not). This app is a direct fit for them (as well our theme) and also shows me which articles are more helpful for travellers. This app is meant for travellers and that’s the reason it works for us. I started blogging to journal our trips and also help other travellers along the way. I hope that clarified any doubts or concerns. Appreciate your comment.
Cheryl. I agree we are not here to get bothered with stats, likes or comments. We blog because we like it. At the same time, the love and conversations by way of likes, shares, and comments make the journey beautiful. The reason we write about all these places is to reach out to travelers who will benefit from reading. In a way, we would want it to reach to as many travelers as possible. Anyways, the reason for getting away from this app is more in terms of principles. I know for sure I will never make enough money to even transfer the same to the bank! Well. I’m happy you are enjoying this journey, Cherly! ๐
Sure! Whatever works for you! ๐
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I wonder where do you walk for more than 1K in Jakarta ๐ I will check it out in the app for sure. It sounds a handy one for traveler who loves to walk around the city.
1 K? Do you mean 1 km? ๐ Walking in Jakarta isn’t easy. We spent most of our day in the old city and I wish we had visited it when it was cooler. Doubled it by exploring the other touristy sights by night. Yep, the app is for people who love to walk and explore trails on their own. Thanks for stopping by, Indah. It’s been a while since we connected. Trust you’ve been well. ๐