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Notes on audio guides, AI sightseeing, walking cities better, and the build of Naruho.
30 April 2026
The best audio walking tour in Rome (it's not the one you think)
Rick Steves, VoiceMap, GPSmyCity, izi.travel — all useful, all flawed. Here is how to actually find the best audio walking tour in Rome.
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Alternatives to Rick Steves audio tours: a fair comparison
Rick Steves Audio Europe is free, useful, and limited. Here is a fair comparison of the four main alternatives — what they do well and who each one is for.
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How to use AI for sightseeing without it ruining the experience
AI travel apps can be useful or insufferable. Here is what AI does well in sightseeing, what it ruins, and what to look for in any AI travel tool you actually trust.
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What is an audio guide app? A short guide for travellers
Audio guide apps replace tour groups, paper guidebooks, and museum headsets. Here is what they actually do, the four main types, and how to pick the right one.
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