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The Innovative Ways That The Sharing Economy Is Shaping How We Travel


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It’s crazy to think that just 10 years ago there were a whole lot more people hailing cabs, wondering if this newfangled thing called “Airbnb” was safe, and picking up their own lunches. The sharing and gig economies have completely transformed the way we live our lives. Meanwhile, these new models for business (and consumption) have been in constant flux — growing, shifting, expanding, and, yes, often going through growing pains.

While apps like Tinder, Lyft, and UberEats are near-daily fixtures in our lives, there’s a whole range of news apps cropping up constantly — many of which are powered via the sharing economy. And no space is more populated with convenience-creating apps like the world of travel.

Here are our 10 favorite ways the sharing economy has come to travel and is making it easier to get out there.

Antlos

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Chilling on a boat is dope. Owning a boat on the other hand — very expensive. But you can pretty easily enjoy all that the open sea has to offer without any of the hassles of owning a vessel thanks to Antlos. So what is it, exactly? Well, basically it is the Airbnb of boats. You just select where you’re going, how many guests you’ll be traveling with and whether or not you want a skipper or a bareboat.

Word to the wise, if you don’t know anything about sailing a boat — get the skipper. As of now, Antlos is only available in a few off-coast locations, but if you’re heading to Ibiza or the Naples Gulf, Antlos is a must-use.

Dabble

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Say you’re in Chicago for the weekend, and you’d really like to learn how to make soap, or go on a historic Chicago walking bar tour, or learn a little about welding — whatever weird thing you want to learn, we’re positive it could be found on Dabble.

Dabble helps you find the best local classes and experiences in any given city, allowing its users to take, teach, or Host a variety of random events from twerking seminars to glassblowing lessons. You can use it whether you’re traveling to a new city or you’re just bored at home one weekend. It’s the sort of weird and wonderful thing that the sharing economy was made for.

DogVacay

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If you’ve been avoiding vacations because you’re a new dog owner, you need to stop that sh*t. No, we aren’t suggesting that you leave your best friend home alone to fend for themselves while you sunbathe on beaches or snowboard down powdery slopes. But if you’re on vacation, your dog deserves to have a good time too — which is why DogVacay is a thing.

DogVacay, in partnership with Rover, has amassed the largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers in the country. Simply browse sitters near you, book em, and have your four-legged pal enjoy cage-free attentive care while you’re out attending to yourself. It’s a win-win!

EatWith

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Few things beat the experience of having a home-cooked meal while you’re out traveling. It allows you to connect with the locals of a given area in a way that is unparalleled. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to meet people in a foreign country and get to instantly invite you to dinner, which is why EatWith is perfect.

Using EatWith, a person can sign up for brunch, lunch, or dinner parties while away from home. Whether you’re looking for a traditional dining experience, or you’re more set on a roving cooking class or a food tour through the neighborhood market, EatWith will connect you with hosts who want to eat with you!

Gamping

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People love to camp, it’s one of the few ways we can get out of our boring offices and into the larger world. But camping is also popular — and sites fill up quickly and early, taking some of the fun spontaneity out of it.

Gamping, which is a portmanteau for Garden Camping, is a service that connects hosts with travelers looking to experience the great outdoors on someone else’s private land. Which means you can spend time with someone who has been vetted by the Gamping team and intimately knows the area, and you can reserve on the fly.

Harvest Hosts

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If you own an RV or are renting one (see Outdoorsy) you’re going to need a place to park it, Harvest Hosts has connections to over 824 wineries, breweries, farms, golf courses, museums, and a whole host of other awesome places for you to park your RV. With hosts all across the country, including Alaska, Canada, and Baja California, Harvest Hosts has a ton of options — making it perfect for travelers who are constantly on the move.

Harvest Hosts is more something you join than a one-time service, but a yearly membership allows you to stay overnight at any location for free. For just $79 a year, you’ll have unlimited overnight stays so if you have an RV and aren’t part of Harvest Hosts what are you even doing?

Outdoorsy

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We’re big advocates of van living. And if you’ve been itching to get out on the open road, you’re going to need to rent an RV, trailer or van. This isn’t as hard as you think thanks to Outdoorsy. The app provides insurance and 24-hour roadside service, so you’ll get to focus on your journey, without having to worry about the wear and tear you’re putting your temporary home.

Outdoorsy’s vehicles are completely deliverable and they offer everything from vintage rides to pet-friendly vehicles in a variety of budgets to help you get on the road to experience national parks, roadside diners, and whatever else the road has to offer.

The Plum Guide

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If you’re trying to start an influencer career but don’t have access to the ridiculously opulent accommodations that sub-consciously suggest to advertisers that you’re “somebody,” never fear, because The Plum Guide is here.

The Plum Guide is like a super-exclusive AirBnB — each home goes through meticulous vetting and curation, with the Plum Guide accepting a mere 1 in 100 homes submitted. Meaning you’ll stay in properties exclusively enjoyed by the top of the top 1%.

How will you ever adjust to normal life again?

Travel THC

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Cannabis is recreationally legal in 10 states and climbing, but hotel owners and Air BnB’ers aren’t always down with the smell you leave behind while toking the night away. Which blows for wake ’n’ bakers and those who like to enjoy a bowl before bed to accompany some late-night television. Luckily, Travel THC exists — which will connect you with private homes and rooms that you can stay at that are completely 420 friendly.

Choose from spaces in Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Portland, Seattle, and Las Vegas and transform your regular smoke-marijuana-outside vacation into a smoke-where-ever-the-hell-you-want one, which is way better in our book.

Spinlister

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No, Spinlister is NOT an app that helps you find where the nearest spin class is, though… not a bad idea. What Spinlister DOES allow you to do is rent a bicycle, surfboard, or snow gear from owners and enthusiasts anywhere you are in the world. Sure, bike rental services are becoming a staple in the best bike-able cities, but you can’t ask a bike rental service where the dopest routes are.

Rental kiosks don’t provide the connection that borrowing from a real human provides, and travel is all about experiencing the larger world, humans included. Sure you COULD talk to a bike rental stand, but everyone around you will think you’re insane. If you own a bike, snow gear, or surfboard and it’s just collecting dust in the garage, list it on Spinlister and get that cash!



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