BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Technology Reporter

The name of the app is Mapstr. It’s been around for quite a while and in that time, it’s built up

quite a following from people looking for things to check out, and from people who want to share

their advice.

Mapstr offers suggestions from real people who recommend a good restaurant or bar because

they’ve been there. Say you’re going to be in Las Vegas. Travelers have added favorite spots to

Mapstr with information on wh

at to expect and even what the place is known for.

Tap a dot on the map to see how many people recommend it. You can follow friends and

fellow travelers—some who’ve visited and recommended thousands of places. See one you

want to try and add it to your itinerary. And if you’re out and pass by one of those spots, you’l

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