At Stories Unseen, we’ve always believed in the power of experiences to connect people and places. This year, we’re taking a stand against the consumerism frenzy of Black Friday by participating in Buy Nothing Day on Friday 29th November. Instead of pushing sales, we’re celebrating the art of giving — not things, but experiences. That’s why we’re offering free access to our Perth and Adelaide tours for the entire weekend.
What Is Buy Nothing Day?
Buy Nothing Day originated in Canada in September 1992 as a day for reflecting on the issue of overconsumption. By 1997, it had shifted to Black Friday — one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Today, Buy Nothing Day encourages people worldwide to pause, take stock of their habits, and consider how they can contribute to a more mindful, less materialistic society.
What Does It Mean to Take Part?
Being part of Buy Nothing Day is about more than just resisting sales; it’s about embracing generosity and mindfulness. At its core, it’s guided by two key principles:
Give freely: Offer gifts or acts of kindness without expecting anything in return.
Give from your own abundance: Share from what you already have, whether it’s time, skills, or heartfelt gestures.
We see this day as the perfect opportunity to align with these values. For us, the most valuable gifts aren’t tangible — they’re the moments of connection and discovery that come from exploring the stories of a place.
How We’re Joining the Movement
Here’s how you can access our walking tours for free this weekend:
Download the Stories Unseen app.
Browse our range of walking tours and select the one that excites you most.
Use the code NOTHING to unlock any tour for free any time between Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December.
Enjoy! Once downloaded, you’ll have 3 months of access to your chosen tour.
That’s it. No mailing list sign-ups, no social media gimmicks, no strings attached. Just pure, unfettered access to experiences that connect you to the world around you.
Why It Matters
By participating in Buy Nothing Day, we’re making a statement: The joy of connection and discovery far outweighs the temporary satisfaction of acquiring more things. When you join us in exploring stories unseen, you’re choosing to invest in memories over merchandise, in experiences over excess.
A Small Heads-Up
We do want to be transparent: this offer does not include our gift cards or vouchers.
From time to time, the Stories Unseen app might nudge you with messages like “Leave us a review” or “Check out our other tours.” These prompts help us keep improving and sharing experiences with a wider audience. But rest assured, you won’t need to make any purchases to enjoy your free tour.
So this Friday, let’s embrace the spirit of giving without strings. Let’s explore more, connect more, and consume less. Together, we can turn Buy Nothing Day into something truly extraordinary.
Unlock your free tour today and join the movement to rediscover the world — one story at a time.
Happy adventuring, The Stories Unseen Team
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