<p><br><br>the dream starts: i moved to rotterdam from a small town in the north by the beach. before entering the city, i have to sign up to eixogen, the cities travelling app.<br><br> i connect my profile to my watch, that i have to wear everyday anyway to be able to travel, pay and communicate. as a first timer in the city net, i am asked to execute a few exercises that help me earn enough points to become a base citizen. all of the exercises involve me travelling. <br><br>i have to rent a bike for free i can use it for 5 days. it is letting me choose between a couple of destinations, from a petting zoo to a museum and jewellery market. the more i move around the city and make choices in the app, the more recommendations and deals for places i receive. <br><br>i can exchange my score points for discounts at restaurants and shops on my main routes. when i take an unsual route, through a quiet neighbourhood for example, my score goes down. i quickly build up a high score, as a new citizen i am motivated to explore the city and near by nature parks. it feels like a good way to have someone show me around. i never feel alone. i feel like everything i do is for a reason and i can log my progress constantly. it gives me motivation to wake up and start the day. todays last location seems to be in a garage in the north. </p>
