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The Warmshowers Mobile App is Coming!

With the touring season winding down in the northern part of the world and winter slowly creeping in, we’re using this time to finish our mobile app. We’re in the testing phase and so far, it’s awesome! You’ll have lightning quick access to maps, and be able to contact hosts, respond to requests, and more…all via your smart phone. Our goal is to have it rolled out to you by January 2021. So stay tuned as the app will be released in stages and you will be notified when it is available in your area.

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1.The new app will be available on both Android and iOS and will allow you to choose a monthly fee or a once a year fee ($2.99 USD or $17.99 USD).

2. In alignment with our current mapping features on our website, inactive users will NOT be shown on your map but you will have the option to toggle the filter to include inactive users and the amount of hosts you want to display on your screen.

3. Our FAQ's have been updated to provide you with a streamlined process of answering common questions.  There will also be a quick start guide on the app menu to assist you in navigating the new features.

4. You will be able to select which language you wish to use while inside the app - this is a brand new feature we are excited to offer!

From Stefanie and Neils:

Spring 2019. We make the decision to make a big trip next year, but this time by bike. The 1st of April 2020 is marked in our agendas, until then we will enjoy our Belgian lives and friends to the fullest and save money for our bike trip.

While searching the right gear, discussing places to visit, we stumbled upon an entire new platform for us, called Warmshowers. We exchanged thoughts with experienced bikers and we soon realised, this is something for us!! To be honest, the use of the application is strange and slow in the beginning, but with some patience you get used to it. We could not wait to meet all these amazing people on the road! Little did we know...

COVID took over the world and we couldn't decide otherwise, then to stay at home longer before starting our trip. When the beginning of June looked better again, we did a tryout trip to Germany and also used Warmshowers for the first time.

We were very nervous, because who with it's right mind would invite strange people over to stay at their place in these strange times. More so, who would share a meal with us crazy bikers? Turns out, a lot! 

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