Wrinkles: Audio Tour Guide

This app is truly incredible. I am a deep lover of history (especially those that are intimate and hidden), so when I found out about the app, I downloaded it to explore the niche stories of each place I’ve been. Most recently, I spent five months living in Florence while studying history. By the time I left, I felt fairly confident that I had gone beyond the surface in understanding the city and its immense historical legacy. Wrinkles, however, quickly showed me how much I still had to learn. During my time there, I was also conducting research for my upcoming thesis on Florentine nuns, and I was stunned to discover, through the app, that the conservatory across the street from my apartment was a former Medici nunnery—an incredibly rich resource that had sat directly under my nose for five months. Five minutes later, I discovered that Scrabble had been invented in one of my former hometowns. Wrinkles is a treasure trove of beautiful, layered histories—grand and intimate. I can only imagine how much more there is to uncover. My only qualm now is that I wish I had discovered Wrinkles sooner!

I’ve been using Wrinkles since it launched, and it has completely changed how I approach a day out. Whether I’m exploring right here in our own neighborhood or heading somewhere brand new, this app turns a simple walk into an incredible journey of discovery. What I love most is how it uncovers the "hidden in plain sight" details. Locally, I’ve found so many spots and stories I never knew existed, even in areas I thought I knew well. It’s perfect for any journey because it moves at your pace, surfacing unique insights and landmarks that you’d never find in a standard guidebook.

Finally! This app is PERFECT for traveling, but I’ve learned so much history about my own neighborhood, too! Had a meeting in Manhattan last week and when I was done, I put on my headphones, strolled back to the hotel, and was mystified by THE most fascinating stories. Auto playing as I walked. And then the follow-up question feature thing!?!? Again, Literal. Magic. Haven’t had an app experience like this one a long time and sure once people discover it, it’s going to blow up. I’ll be in London in a few weeks and can’t wait to just….explore! Kudos to the team and thank you for bringing this new, indispensable tool into my life.