Croissant
A croissant from a proper bakery. It should shatter so hard there are crumbs everywhere. If it's soft and comes in a plastic bag, that's not a croissant, that's high treason.
📍 ParisTripGist · city guides · iPhone & Android
Just the gist of every city
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Just the gist
This is what the guide cards look like — an example from Paris.
View Without the Crowd
If you want a view of the Eiffel Tower without the crowd, go to the Pont de Bir-Hakeim or the Trocadéro gardens at sunrise.
📍 ParisFriendship Bracelets
The 'friendship bracelet' guys at Sacré-Cœur. They'll try to tie a string around your wrist and demand money. Keep your hands in your pockets and walk on.
📍 ParisA city in five minutes before the trip
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Neighborhoods are colored on the map: the old town, the nightlife, where to stay and where to stroll.
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Take the gist with you
What to see, what to eat, what locals know and which scams to dodge.
What’s inside
Everything you usually only learn once you’re there — in advance and in one app.
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Neighborhoods and their vibe
Every neighborhood on the map and in a nutshell: the atmosphere, who it suits, what to expect.
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Must-sees and local finds
Landmarks and local spots on the map — from the Eiffel Tower to the ice cream people queue for.
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What to eat
Local dishes worth trying, and how to tell the real thing from the tourist version.
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Insider tips
How to skip the queues, where to get the view without the crowd, what to book ahead.
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Tourist scams
The usual tricks in every city — so you spot them before they spot you.
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My countries
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Mark the countries you have been to — tap any country on the map to try it.
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TripGist FAQ
What is TripGist?
TripGist (“TripGist: Travel Essentials” on the App Store) is a city guide for iPhone and Android. For every city: neighborhoods on the map, must-see spots, local food, insider tips and tourist scams. Made by Artem Sharubin.
Is TripGist really free?
Yes. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases and no ads — the whole guide is open from the start.
Which cities are in the guide?
More than 100 cities and places worldwide: Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Istanbul, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and more. The list keeps growing, and new cities arrive in the app on their own.
Is TripGist available for Android?
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How do I mark the countries I have visited?
Open My countries and tap a country on the map or the “+” button — visited countries fill in on your world map.