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Minube, the social travel startup that focuses on inspiration for would-be travellers, has rolled out a nice update to the trip planning feature of its iOS app.

TechCrunch

02-04-2013read

Far from Madrid's center, in an industrial park that's home to countless auto repair shops, more than two dozen mostly 20-something application developers, sales representatives, community managers and content editors work in an open loft office space for social travel startup Minube (Mycloud in Spanish), which provides travel experiences from users around the world in multiple languages on its Internet site and smartphone applications. The company had revenue of â,7/81 million last year, and is

Associated Press

10-03-2013read

’m planning my second trip to Italy right now and I don’t even know where to begin. For preliminary research, I type a city name into Google Images to see the major sights. But not anymore. This time, I’m heading to Minube. The social travel site really excels at its photo-centric layout. I typed “Italy” into Minube and watched the images roll in. If you’re a visual person and you like Foursquare, you’ll like this. Minube and its corresponding apps for iOS and Android use content submitted by

WIRED

23-02-2013read

It's the best travel inspiration finder I've seen in a smartphone app. I love the versatility. You can search for things to do by destination (when you already know where you're going), or use the "Inspiration" light-bulb page to get ideas based on how far you want to travel, how long you want to be gone, the type of trip you'd like to take: something exotic, a bit of history and culture, fall in love again or — my personal favorite — disappear. You can even tap your friends on Facebook, Twitte

Los Angeles Times

17-02-2013read

Minube, the social travel planner and guide, has launched an app for Google’s Android mobile operating system. Users can use the app to search for places and to gain inspiration based on a number of criteria including mood, distance from home, type of trip, or even favourite colour.

Travolution

23-01-2013read

Because it's like Yelp for travel that works for destinations all over the world, written by more than half a million users. Who better to tell you what to see than the seasoned travelers who've already braved the place you're headed? Add your picks to a "saved" page, or if you're lazy, you can pull from set lists like "What to See in Paris in Three Days," or "The Best Tapas in Barcelona," and just follow those guides. Now you just have to file that vacation request.

Gizmodo

22-01-2013read

Minube is a e-library that stocks thousands of user-generated mini-guides. The Madrid-based start-up social app covers 24,000 destinations in about 200 countries (and counting). There are more than 100,000 mini-guides from travelers for free or at a small cost. The app tracks nearby spots recommended by travelers and allows users to search for locations worldwide -- from restaurant reviews at your current location to insider tips to Park Güell in Barcelona -- “How to get there without dyin

CNN

11-01-2013read

Not sure where you want to go yet? Use Minube to browse pictures and video of destinations to get inspiration on where to take your next big trip.

Business Insider

10-01-2013read

We're fresh into the new year but we're already daydreaming about our next vacation. A number of apps are more than capable of helping you plan your next trip. Use them to save a bundle on flights, hotels, and car rentals -- then use them again to find fun stuff to do once you've arrived at your destination.

Entrepreneur

10-01-2013read

NPR

That's Raul Jimenez who started his own company, Minube, after losing his job. Minube is a website and smartphone app that allows users to trade travel tips and photos. Jimenez hired talented young techies who might otherwise emigrate to Germany or the U.

24-12-2012read

Skift

Minube is an early-stage startup in the U.S. but a veteran in Spain, Europe, and South America. The website and app aim to inspire travelers and tie the booking stage as closely to the inspiration step as possible. All of the content on the website and th

23-12-2012read

BBC

Social travel site Minube has been popular through much of Europe and Latin America for some time and has just added English-language versions.

23-11-2012read

Mashable

Minube is an iOS and desktop app. The app works its magic by suggesting vacation spots that fit your mood, how much time you have or region of the world you want to see. If you're looking for a culinary adventure, the app might suggest slurping up a bowl

22-11-2012read

TechCrunch

Social travel startup, Minube, has expanded to the UK and U.S. via newly launched English-language versions of its site and iOS app. The company wants to be the jumping off point for would-be travellers, with its social travel platform and downloadable Us

20-11-2012read

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