Experience Paris like a Parisian– Not a Tourist, With INSIDR Smartphones.

Okay– I wanted to write a post about something that I recently came across and that I’m super excited to share.

Full transparency: I’m obviously psyched to have the opportunity to work with such a cool company as a blogger, but on the other hand; I’d never share or recommend something that I didn’t fully believe in. So I’m writing about INSIDR today because what they do is just awesome. I’m always on the lookout for the best travel tips that I can share with you– even better when it’s something I get asked often. And when I find something that’s specifically centered around Paris, my little heart basically explodes with joy. So it goes without saying that I’m super pumped to talk about this service.

INSIDR is an innovative Parisian start-up offering a unique service for travelers in Paris: more than just a smartphone rental, it’s also a personalized pocket concierge and digital guide to Paris!

Basically, INSIDR answers all the questions I get asked by you guys everyday. (And, solves your technical worries.)

“What’s the best restaurant to eat at?”
“What are your favorite things to do in Paris?”
“What’s a good arrondissement to stay in as a tourist?”

I get these questions every single day and so many more. INSIDR solves the main problems travelers encounter when visiting the French capital. With INSIDR, there’ll be no more hunting for a local SIM-card or WiFi network, no more endless waiting in lines surrounded by tourists, no more complicated printed maps and outdated guide books, no more tourist scams, and most importantly, travelers can expect an authentic (rather than mass-tourism) Paris experience.

Upon arrival at the airport or at your accommodation in Paris, travelers are delivered a fully-customized connected smartphone with plenty of useful features. The INSIDR service provides full connectivity and a complete non-commercial digital guide with maps and walks around Paris, as well as real-time access to a community of locals.

Some of the main features of the service are:

• 24/7 Connectivity: unlimited calls, 4G data, and a WiFi hotspot for all electronic devices
• Personalized recommendations: handpicked suggestions and tips adapted to each traveler’s needs and profile. The phone has guidebooks, walking tours, and custom apps, boasting an address book with over 700 restaurants, shops, and cafes.
• Community: real-time access to the INSIDR Community of 100+ friendly (and trend-savvy) Parisians, who are happy to help out and share their insider perspective on culture, restaurants & bars, navigation, shopping, etc.
• 24/7 Personal concierge service provided by the INSIDR team: assistance around Paris, reservations for restaurants and activities, emergency support.
• Portable recharger and carrying pouch

In order to provide the best tips and advice to travelers, INSIDR leverages its community of 100+ trend-savvy & friendly Parisians. They give you real time recommendations on their most loved places to hang out in Paris, so you don’t have to rely on the typical touristy experience.

The best part? It’s an excellent value. (Seriously, my cheap-ass wouldn’t say it if it weren’t true.)

INSIDR offers a simple and straight-forward pricing system, from 30€ for a weekend to 7€/day for a week.

If your mind is made up, you can book your smartphone rental right here.

BUT If you’re still unsure, you can think about it on your way into the city from the airport. You can save yourself the hassle of the nightmare that is getting from Charles du Gaulle airport into Paris with the INSIDR pick up and drop off service.  The team will come to you at CDG Airport, or your hotel or apartment. Because seriously, who wants to be worrying about more transport that after a long, international flight?

INSIDR is there for you from the moment you land until the end of your stay.