Shiroube is in "The best photos of 2011" on Fast Company

Hi all!

The photo on the Shiroube's article has been picked as one of
"The best photos of 2011" on Fast Company!

The photo was originally on the cover of the Shiroube's article on Fast Company
and the "Tomato Battle" photo looks like a lot of fun!!


Here is the link to the site:

http://www.fastcompany.com/1804135/photo-issue-2011-tomato-battle


Thank you.

Be a guide through Shiroube on shiroube.com !!


Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been wired by AP news network

Hello Shiroube users!

We are excited to inform you Shiroube's appearances on media
almost every week!

Today, we would like to let you know that Shiroube has been
wired by AP (The Associated Press) news network!

There are many appearances on media so we chose some
of the major publications to list here, as follows:

*abc
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/travel-2012-olympics-titanic-100-dutch-floriade-15217490?page=3#.TvQx4TXa52A

*Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20111222/us-travel-trip-lookahead-2012/

*CBS News
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501843_162-57347337/travel-2012-olympics-titanic-100-dutch-floriade/

*Chicago Tribune
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sns-ap-us-travel-trip-lookahead-2012,0,1105202.story

*MSCNBC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45768661/ns/travel/t/travel-olympics-titanic-dutch-floriade/


Check out the sites now!


Thank you very much for your great support!

Please tell all your friends and family about the new & exciting travel tool
"Shiroube"!

Be a guide through Shiroube on shiroube.com !

Thank you.


Shiroube Team

Shiroube's appearance on Travel Pulse.com

Hi all!


Today, we would like to let you know that Shiroube has been
introduced on the travel & tourism information site at:

http://www.travelpulse.com/marketing-firm-jwt-predicts-travel-and-tourism-trends-for-2012.html


Please check the site right now!

We appreciate your continuous support.

Thank you.


Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been introduced on Hotel Management.Net

Hello, everyone!


Today, we would like to let all of you know that Shiroube has been
introduced in the "Travel Trends" article on Hotel Management.Net.

http://www.hotelmanagement.net/travel-trends/what-do-zimbabwe-women-only-hotel-floors-and-myanmar-have-in-common-14066


Please check the site right now!

We are thrilled to know that Shiroube has been picked up by media worldwide quite often!


Thank you very much for your support.


Invite all your friends & family to Shiroube.com!



Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been introduced on the Portuguese news site "Renascença"

Hello, everyone!


Today, we would like to let all of you know that Shiroube has been
introduced on the Portuguese news site "Renascença".


http://rr.sapo.pt/rubricas_detalhe.aspx?fid=71&did=41045
*It's written all in Portuguese.
(Use some site that translates lines for you).


We are very happy that Shiroube has been introduced on media more and more worldwide!


Thank you very much for your support!



Shiroube Team

Shiroube's Appearance on "Silicon Allee"

Hi Shiroube users!


We, Shiroube Team would like to let you know that Shiroube has been
introduced on "Silicon Allee".


http://siliconallee.com/startups/2011/12/02/tapping-the-travel-market-in-berlin-the-way-to-go


Please check that out right now!!

We are thrilled to know that Shiroube has been picked up by media worldwide quite often!


Thank you very much for your great support.


Invite all your friends & family to Shiroube.com!


Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been introduced on makeuseof.com

Hello, Shiroube users!


We would like to let you know that Shiroube has been
introduced on " makeuseof.com".


http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/shiroube-find-local-travel-guides/


We are very happy to know that Shiroube has been picked up by media
more and more worldwide!


Thank you very much for your continuous support!

Invite all your friends & family to Shiroube.com!


Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been covered on JWT Intelligence

Hi all,

we would like to let all of you know that Shiroube has been
covered on JWT Intelligence.


http://www.jwtintelligence.com/2011/11/sausages-street-art-services-offer-p-to-p-experiences-urban-explorers/


We are very thrilled that Shiroube has been noticed more and more worldwide!


Thank you very much for your support!


Invite your friends & family to Shiroube.com!



Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been introduced on Argophilia

Hello, everyone!


Today, we would like to let all of you know that Shiroube has been
introduced on a travel news site "Argophilia".


http://www.argophilia.com/news/top-10-travel-sites-of-2011/24130/


We are very happy that Shiroube has been recognized more and more worldwide!


Thank you very much for your great support!


Invite your friends & family to Shiroube.com!


Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been appeared on Contagious

Hi Shiroube fans,


Shiroube Team would like to announce that "Shiroube" has been
appeared on Contagious.


http://www.contagiousmagazine.com/2011/11/shiroube_trip_advisor_wander.php


It's an interesting article!


We would like to appreciate for all your support!


Please spread this new & exciting service "Shiroube" to all your friends + family,
and invite them to Shiroube!



Thank you!



Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been introduced on Social Media Portal Site "Rex"

Hello, everyone!


Today, we would like to let all of you know that Shiroube has been
introduced on Social Media Portal Site "Rex".


http://socialmedia-rex.com/startup/2011/10/000139.php
*It's written all in Japanese.
(The article is showing how to use the Shiroube website + how much it is great to
travel through Shiroube).



We are very happy that Shiroube has been recognized more and more worldwide!


Thank you very much for your great support!


Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been introduced on FAST COMPANY

Hi Shiroube fans,


We, Shiroube Team would like to proudly announce that "Shiroube" has been
introduced on FAST COMPANY.

http://www.fastcompany.com/1787106/shiroube-makes-travel-social-cheap-weird


Fast Company is very well-known as one of world's leading progressive
business media.


It is such a wonderful article!


We would like to appreciate for all your support!


Please spread this new & exciting service "Shiroube" to all your friends + family,
and invite them to Shiroube!



Thank you!


Shiroube Team

Vote for Shiroube in this competiton "InnovationS - i Awards 2011"

Hi Shiroube fans!

Right now, Shiroube is participating in this competition "InnovationS - i Awards 2011"

http://www.innovations-i.com/feature/award2011/134.html

This also would be one of great chances for Shiroube to be widely recognized!

You can vote for Shiroube via FB, Twitter, or Google＋1.
Or you can simply click the green "Thumbs Up" button right below the video.


Vote for Shiroube now!

Thank you very much for your continuous support!


Thank you.


Shiroube Team

Shiroube is participating in "Mashup Awards 2011"

Hello everyone!

Today, we would like to let everyone know that Shiroube is
now participating in "Mashup Awards 2011"!


http://ma7.mashupaward.jp/works/34?locale=ja
   *This is all in Japanese but you can read what this is all about in
English in "Event Overview" at  http://ma7.mashupaward.jp/outline?locale=en



In this competition, the winner will be chosen by professionals.


We really hope that Shiroube would be chosen as the winner!



We very much appreciate your great support!



Thank you.


Shiroube Team

Shiroube will participate in "WEB 2.0 EXPO" in New York City

Hi Shiroube fans!

We proudly announce that Shiroube will participate in "WEB 2.0 EXPO" in
New York City from October 10-13, 2011.

http://www.web2expo.com/webexny2011/public/schedule/detail/21067


Shiroube is on the short list and will conduct a demo there!

This is so exciting!

We will keep updating the results here on the blog.

This will be one of great chances for Shiroube to be more recognized!



We appreciate your continuous support!



Thank you.
Shiroube Team

Shiroube has been introduced on "EU Startups.com"

Hello, everyone!


Today, we would like to proudly announce that "Shiroube" has been
introduced on "EU Startups.com"!

http://www.eu-startups.com/2011/08/shiroube-a-new-marketplace-for-locals-and-travelers/#more-1840


It is always great to know that Shiroube has started being recognized worldwide!


We would like to appreciate for all your support!


Tell all your friends and family about this new & exciting service "Shiroube"
and invite them to Shiroube!




Thanks!

Shiroube Team

Shiroube's Appearances on Media

Hi Shiroube fans!

We would like to appreciate for all your support!

We would like to announce that Shiroube has been introduced on several media
around the world! 

We will continue to post the link of media which Shiroube is introduced on this blog from now on.


Here they are:

[Shiroube has been covered on Kodansha isMedia]

http://gendai.ismedia.jp/articles/-/15999

*It's written all in Japanese. 
The article is located in the second "red-colored square mark".
Probably, you can recognize it with the word "Shiroube" in the article.

[Shiroube has been introduced on Tech Cocktail]

http://techcocktail.com/shiroube-ditch-the-tourist-traps-for-real-life-local-tour-guides-2011-08

We are very happy to know that Shiroube has started being recognized in the U.S.!

[Shiroube has been picked up on Young | Upstarts]

http://www.youngupstarts.com/2011/07/13/shiroube-com-finds-local-guides-for-travelers/

We are very happy to know that Shiroube has been recognized more by media worldwide!

[Shiroube has been picked up on Czech media]

http://www.tyinternety.cz/socialni-site/planujete-dovolenou-zkuste-cestovat-socialne-4066

(I wish I could read this.... it's all in Czech!)

It seems like Shiroube has started being recognized!




Thank you.
Shiroube Team

Learning How to Cook Local Cuisine

Food is definitely one of important items when learning a culture.

Most travelers enjoy having local cuisine while traveling. 
How about learning how cook it?
That would be a wonderful experience and you get to meet local people as well!

When you return to your hometown, you can actually cook the cuisine you learned
for your family and friends!  Isn’t it great?

If you are good at cooking and like meeting new people,
how about becoming a local food cooking instructor / guide?

Travelers would have a great experience and gain a new skill while traveling!
Why don’t you help them with that?
You will definitely have an unforgettable memories from being a guide / instructor!

What are you waiting for?  Place an ad on Shiroube today!!

Thanks!

Shiroube Team

Mutual Links and Partnerships Wanted

We are always happy to talk about partnerships and mutual links with us!

If you are interested in connecting with Shiroube, please send a message
to:  binfo@shiroube.com

Corporate / organization only. 


We are looking forward to receiving inquiries from you.

Thank you.

Shiroube Team

Total Beauty Tour!

For most women, getting nails done, going to a hair salon, getting massages,
doing facial…etc.. are always a part of their lives! 

During a trip, a lot of women tend to visit such places in their destinations. 
One of my friends recently visited Thailand and she experienced traditional Thai massage! 
It is always exciting to experience a salon in a different culture!  Each culture has its own definition for beauty. 
So it is for you to find out what it is all about! 

If you are obsessed with visiting beauty salons, and know good ones, why don’t you let travelers know about them?  We recommend you to become a beauty guide. 
Well-known Luxurious salons can be found in a guidebook but reasonable & smaller local ones are not visible to travelers. 
You can give them great experiences! 
You can address what you can offer in your ad.  Place an ad on Shiroube now!

Thank you.
Shiroube Team

Have you traveled without a guidebook?

Recently, some media have picked up this new way to travel around the world. 
It’s the way to travel in a “local” way.  Visiting places where local people love, as well as meeting and communicating with real local people. 
A lot of travel experts have found out that communicating with local people makes a trip way fuller. 
By actually meeting locals allows you to understand the culture and real side of the town or country. 
We are not suggesting you to pick up a local person randomly at a place you are visiting, but we are recommending you to find one through Shiroube. 
You never have to feel shy about seeking a suitable local guide for you. 
You feel a lot safer and comfortable finding one on Shiroube. 
It’s the same for local guides. 
If you want to become a local guide, you never have to feel heavy obligation or whatsoever on Shiroube. 
You can offer your own guidance.  You can guide your way. 
Shiroube has an answer for both traveler and guide. 
Check it out and post an ad on Shiroube today! 

Thank you,
Shiroube Team

How about meeting real local people

Traveling is always a lot of fun. 

It clears up your mind and soul, and gives you new spice in your life.  

You loved the way you have traveled but you always had this feeling that you wanted to talk to local people more?  Did not know how you could meet real locals?  

On Shiroube, you can seek a local guide before you go on a trip! 

It’s much safer than finding one randomly in your destination. 

There are many great places that only locals know so it can be more exciting to travel via Shiroube. 

Also, when you go places with a tour guide, usually many of them are hired by a travel company but not from the local area. 

On Shiroube, you can find a real local person and you have more chance to communicate with local people! 

By seeking local guides on Shiroube, you can even customize your trip exactly the way you always wanted to travel! 

Try Shiroube now!

Thank you!
Shiroube Team

Dolphin Encounter

Encountering dolphins in the ocean can be a life-changing experience. 

If you are good at swimming and know the spot to encounter wild dolphins in the ocean, how about becoming a dolphin guide? 
Some travelers go overseas just to meet wild dolphins! 
Actually one of Shiroube staff has gone on a trip just to play with wild dolphins in the ocean---twice! 

She said that there were dolphin guides there on the boat. 
Some people prefer a pre-encounter session, which means giving instructions about how they can meet, how they should swim, and so on. 
You can address such things like, how you can give instructions, how you guide, cost of the trip…etc in your profile. 
Why don’t you let travelers experience one of the best life-changing activities that they would never forget!  Have you already become a member of Shiroube? 
If not, become a member and post an ad today!

Thanks,

Shiroube Team

Visiting Museums

Visiting museums and local art galleries is always one of “Must-visits” while traveling. 

Large museums can be easily found in a guide book but smaller museums and local galleries are hard to find.  If you love going to museums, galleries, and artistic places, why not becoming a local art guide?  Do you know great local artists who are opening galleries?  Do you know some special exhibitions of famous artists at museums?  How about taking them to the gallery walk event in your town?  It’s for you to let travelers know about them!  Maybe you can receive art postcards as a reward for you guiding a traveler.  You can specify such thing in your ad so that you can guide exactly how you want to do.  You can fully use your art knowledge to help travelers explore the world of art!  Place your ad on Shiroube now!

Thanks,

Shiroube Team

Surf Lessons during a Trip

Surfing has its own culture and that makes it a very special & unique sport.

You don’t have to be in a team to do the sport.  All you have to have is your body and a surfboard.

It’s simple.  Many people have wanted to learn how to surf for a long time but never had a chance to do it.  Maybe, it’s perfect timing for a traveler to learn how to surf while traveling since being away from the busy everyday life.  Also, traveling makes a traveler’s mind more open and wanting to experience new things.  Is surfing one of your hobbies? Do you surf every day?  How about teaching a traveler how to surf in your favorite surf spot?  You can earn some cash by teaching!  It is not easy to find great local surf spots in a guide book unless it’s a very famous surf town.  So you can be a surf guide and teach a traveler how to surf or guide to recommended surf spots!  It’s easy to register to Shiroube so post an ad today!

Thanks,

Shiroube Team

http://shiroube.com/

Bicycling with a traveler!

Do you prefer going to places by bicycle even though you take longer time compared to going by car?  I believe you have noticed that you have found more cool stores or cozy cafes when you are riding on a bicycle.  It’s more convenient to go by car when you just want to go there straight without stopping by anywhere.  But when it comes to traveling, just being in a car would limit the possibility of exploring new things in the area.  On the other hand, being on a bicycle would give you the access to “the very local view”!  You will feel the comfortable breeze on your face, the smell, and the closer look to the area you are visiting.  You never have to worry about parking time or getting a parking ticket!  If you are familiar with the area you are living, into bicycling, and have an extra bicycle, you may become a perfect tour guide!  It’s more fun to cruise with a person with a different background.  


Try placing an ad on Shiroube today!


Thanks,
Shiroube Team

Taking Photos in Scenic Spots

 If you are a photographer or just into photographing, you may see scenery in a different way compared to a person without the hobby.  


You may find more values or the beauty in the sunset from the beach, the movement of the clouds, the wind blowing through the woods, pretty flowers on sidewalks, and so on.  Those scenic spots found with photographer’s eyes are especially recommended to travelers with the same hobby – photographing!  You can guide a traveler scenic spots that cannot be found in a guide book.  By meeting photographers from other part of the world, it would broaden your world of photography as well for sure!  You two can share talks about cameras, films, and everything about photos!!  Don’t just sit there.  Place an ad on Shiroube today!


Thanks,
Shiroube Team
http://shiroube.com/

Visiting Theme Parks!

There are many attractive theme parks in the world! 

Especially if you are planning a trip with your family with kids, visiting theme parks can be a fun experience! 

Is visiting theme parks one of your favorite things to do in your free time?  Are you familiar with theme parks in your area?  You can be a theme park guide!  We are not talking about large theme parks like Disneyland only but also smaller entertainment places as well.  For smaller places, it is difficult to find them in a guide book.  It is for you to let a traveler know about them!  Maybe you can tell a traveler about good restaurants available in the theme parks, also. 

You can address how much you know about theme parks / entertainment places in your ad.  Everyone knows it would be so much fun!  Post an ad today!

Thanks,

Shiroube Team

Into Baseball Games?

Do you often go to baseball games in your pastime?  


Do you feel that you can talk about baseball games forever?  Then, how about becoming a baseball game guide? Some hard-core baseball fans even visit a foreign country for their favorite games!  A Traveler can enjoy watching a game and meeting a local person at the same time!  It would be a wonderful moment when watching a real baseball game in its home country.  You can welcome a traveler in your circle of friends and go to see a baseball game together.  After the game, you guys can talk about the game and all about baseball over a good cup of coffee.  You can also learn about the place the traveler is from.  You and a traveler can enjoy together fully!  Sounds attractive?  You can place an Ad on Shiroube today!


Thanks,
Shiroube Team

Can be a guide after school

Are you in college?  A young traveler may look for a guide who is close to his/her age to share similar interests.  Younger guides tend to have more energy, which allows travelers to visit more places!  You can be a guide when you have a time after school.  Do you know good places that all your friends hang out?  Do you know a great local place that you think it’s the best in the world?  Show a traveler your favorite local places!  You can earn extra money, too.  It’s a great idea to register to Shiroube…Now!

Thanks,

Shiroube Team

Actively go out on weekends?

Often times, travelers look for activities that more than a city can offer, something like snorkeling, diving, wild animal watching, dolphin watching, sky diving, and so on.

If you do an outdoor activity in your pastime, why don’t you let a traveler know your great world?

When you are going diving with your friends, it’s more fun to invite a traveler from other culture! You guys can split the cost of gas, a place to stay and so on; therefore, it would be more reasonable for you and for the traveler.  In your profile, you can specify the cost of the day trip, qualification, if there is any.  A traveler will get to know the terms and conditions beforehand, there would be less troubles.  It adds more fun and excitement.  You will meet new people while you do your favorite pastime!

Thanks, Shiroube Team

Are you a full-time mom?

Are you raising a child full-time? If so, being a guide may help you to earn a little cash.  Often times it can be hard to find a flexible job especially when you are raising a small child. Shiroube may help you to get out of the situation.  If you can manage to have a couple of hours of free time, you can be a guide!  How about becoming a guide after your child goes to pre-school? How about asking your best friend to play with your child for a few hours while you are guiding a traveler?  Whenever you have time, it is the time for you to be a guide.  It’s so flexible and perfect!  We are waiting for your registration!

You can place Ad, too

 If you are employed and busy working weekdays, you may think that you are not qualified to register as a guide.  That is not true at all!  You can be a guide when you have time for it.  You don’t have to be a full-time guide.  When registering to Shiroube, you can specify terms and conditions so that you won’t have a problem later.  For example, if you have time on Sundays, you would address that on your profile so that a traveler who wants to go out on Sundays would contact you.  So don’t worry.  Even busy worker can be a guide through Shiroube.  Don’t just stand there!  Place Ads on Shiroube today.

Thanks,

Shiroube team

Use your knowledge earned from school

In Shiroube, anybody can become a good guide and earn some extra cash helping tourists. You know your neighborhood most, ever wondered it can be a attractive place for travelers. 

Your local school, small but cozy restaurants, local foods, lonely place with nice views, local market, local history – all these can be a good attraction for real travelers. If you are majoring in history, why not using your knowledge while guiding at some historical places.  If you are playing football in a football team in college, you can take a tourist to a local football game.  If you feel you can help out, then you can sign-up on Shiroube as a travel guide. 

If a traveler find your place suitable and agree to your price and terms & conditions, the person will contact you via Shiroube and come to visit your great neighbor.

Shiroube

Thanks, Shiroube Team

During Vacations

How did you earn money last summer break? Was it hard to find a job only for a school break? 

If you are interested in becoming a guide, this would be perfect way to earn money during vacations from school.  You don’t have to have special knowledge or anything.  You just need to know about the town you are living in.  Travelers likely want to visit places that only locals know!  They are tired of very touristy places.  You are the one to show them real local spots!

After registering to Shiroube, you will get replies from people who are interested in your guide.  When you are done with guiding, you will receive a reward (money).  I am sure this would help you to pay your next quarter/semester’s tuition!  Register today!

Shiroube Team

Shiroube

Language Exchange?

Shiroube is more than a travel tool.  Are you a student who is always looking for a language exchange friend?  But don’t know where to look for? 

First, you need to do is to register as a guide on Shiroube.  You can guide a person from a different country through your town and do language exchange with the person as a reward for your guide! You can carry a conversation more easily especially after touring together!  It’s more fun to do this than looking for one on a bulletin board on campus.  Usually, bulletin boards on campus have too many postings and are very tiring to find the one you really want to find.  After registering to Shiroube, all you need to do is to sit back and wait until you get replies! 

How about finding a new friend?

Are you looking for a new friend from a different city or other part of the world? Then, Shiroube might help you!  Either sign up as a local guide or become a traveler, or even both, there would be a great chance to become friends with a person you guide/travel with!  If feelings are mutual, you may contact the person off Shiroube and be friends for real after the guide/travel.  This works only when both needs are met.  You may end up having friends all over the world, maybe!!  New friends who live other places always give you spice in your life.  This is also one of interesting ways to use Shiroube.  Do you have better ideas?  You can always find your own unique way to use Shiroube!

New culture experiences

Do you like experiencing different cultures?  But you never had a chance to meet people from a different culture? If so, Shiroube is for you!

People in all over the world are looking for “real” local guides.  If you know “real” local restaurants, bars, cafes, beaches, activities and so on, becoming a guide could be your answer to be able to contact with a person from other part of the world, as you guide the person through your local area!  Never had an experience as a guide?  Don’t worry.  It’s so much fun and you and the traveler both can stimulate each other’s mind!  So, sign up now and wait for replies you will get from a traveler!  

Thanks,

Shiroube team

Not sure where to visit?

You are planning to travel but not sure where you want to visit, yet? Or you are trying to find a place that fits you?  Probably, Shiroube has an answer for you.

Today, I’d like to show you one of interesting ways to use Shiroube.  Just randomly click on the map under “Select a destination”.  You will get several guide information with things they can offer. 

As you read each of them, you will find all sorts of activities that you never encounter before in your life. 

By randomly clicking on many places, you will actually get to know names of places that you never known before.  This map thing really works.  It’s like learning Geography!  This totally broadens your world!  Enjoy browsing and definitely you will find one that you want to visit! 

Thanks,

Shiroube team

Welcome!

Hi, everyone!  I am very excited to announce to everyone that world’s first travel marketplace that connects guides and travelers have finally started! Like I do, I believe you are tired of ordinary travel plans out there.  Shiroube will give you whole new travel ideas for sure!

Why not start using it?

Before signing up to the site, let’s check out “How it works” first.  It tells you how this site works for both guides and travelers.  If you are a traveler, then you can browse through “Find a guide” and actually start looking for one in your travel destination.  If you are considering becoming a guide, click on “Become a guide” and sign up right away.  If you are unsure about something, try reading “FAQ”.

It’s fun and exciting!  Sign up and enjoy making travel plans!

Shiroube team