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Ted's Swarm History

Ted has been an early adopter of location-based social networking since 2009, when he began using Foursquare (later Swarm) to document his travels and daily haunts. Over 18 years, he has checked in 15,094 times across 853 cities in 41 countries.

Cities Ted Knows Best

Having lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years and now splitting time between New York City and Hanover, New Hampshire, Ted's check-in patterns reflect both his residential history and his extensive travels:

  • New York (3,111 check-ins) — Current home base in the West Village
  • San Francisco (2,975 check-ins) — Former Bay Area residence, startup years
  • Mill Valley (866 check-ins)
  • Key West (454 check-ins)
  • Brooklyn (394 check-ins)
  • Hanover (373 check-ins) — New Hampshire retreat and NYU connections
  • Pittsburgh (195 check-ins)
  • West Lebanon (157 check-ins)

Countries Visited

Ted's wanderlust is evident in his international check-ins spanning 41 countries:

  • United States (13,332 check-ins)
  • Canada (224 check-ins)
  • United Kingdom (210 check-ins)
  • New Zealand (166 check-ins)
  • Australia (153 check-ins)
  • Spain (113 check-ins)
  • Thailand (79 check-ins)
  • Ireland (77 check-ins)
  • Argentina (75 check-ins)
  • Netherlands (60 check-ins)
  • Switzerland (59 check-ins)
  • Greece (54 check-ins)
  • Singapore (51 check-ins)
  • Morocco (50 check-ins)
  • Mexico (49 check-ins)
  • Sweden (49 check-ins)
  • France (45 check-ins)
  • Japan (37 check-ins)
  • Italy (30 check-ins)
  • British Virgin Islands (30 check-ins)
  • Honduras (23 check-ins)
  • Uruguay (23 check-ins)
  • Iceland (17 check-ins)
  • Türkiye (14 check-ins)
  • Guatemala (9 check-ins)
  • Finland (9 check-ins)
  • Antarctica (8 check-ins)
  • Denmark (6 check-ins)
  • Belize (6 check-ins)
  • Germany (5 check-ins)
  • Estonia (5 check-ins)
  • Colombia (5 check-ins)
  • Russia (4 check-ins)
  • Puerto Rico (4 check-ins)
  • Poland (3 check-ins)
  • Latvia (3 check-ins)
  • Lithuania (2 check-ins)
  • Hong Kong (2 check-ins)
  • U.S. Virgin Islands (1 check-ins)
  • Nicaragua (1 check-ins)
  • Panama (1 check-ins)

Favorite Spots

Some venues have become regular haunts, earning multiple visits over the years:

  • Manhattan Mailboxes — 196 visits
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — 177 visits
  • WILLSPACE — 113 visits
  • Home SF — 109 visits
  • Starbucks — 100 visits
  • Washington Square Park — 91 visits
  • Cafe Reverie — 78 visits
  • Art.com — 78 visits

Travel Patterns

Ted's check-in activity peaked in 2021 with 1,732 check-ins, reflecting his most active period of travel and urban exploration. His early adoption of Foursquare in 2009 places him among the platform's pioneer users who helped establish location-based social networking.

The data reveals a pattern of deep local knowledge combined with broad geographic curiosity — Ted doesn't just visit places, he explores them thoroughly, building familiarity with neighborhoods and establishing regular spots in cities where he spends significant time.

By the Numbers

  • Total Check-ins: 15,094
  • Active Years: 2009–2026 (18 years)
  • Peak Year: 2021 (1,732 check-ins)
  • Cities Explored: 853
  • Countries Visited: 41
  • Unique Venues: 7,148

This data represents Ted's documented location history through Foursquare/Swarm from July 2009 through April 2026.