This era is the best era for people who love to travel. That’s because technology is evolving more than ever. There’s a huge range of ingenious apps out there that can deliver us the type of information we need. That was not possible in the past.
To save your time, we have sorted out a list of 7 apps that you will thank having on your smartphone while you are on the go.
1: Kindle
This one is a little obvious. As much as you like reading hardback books, you can’t carry all of them with you. The easy way out is to carry a Kindle app. Yes, you don’t need the Kindle itself just the app in your smartphone. It will keep you busy on the flight or when you are done for the day and don’t know what to do. You won’t have to miss watching shows on your Contour TV package either. But don’t glue yourself to Kindle throughout the trip.
2: Airbnb
It’s the most important app for travelers. Whether you want to rent a couch, an individual room or an apartment, this app will save the day. If you are looking for a social aspect from the trip, staying with a local host is the best idea. They might even give you some insider tips to make the most out of your trip.
3: TripIt
This app will help you book your flight and hotel. It is the highest-rated tip planner and flight tracker. You will just have to check the app for all your traveling plans. It’s something all travelers wish they had.
TripIt best to use if your trip includes more than one flight. It will help you keep track of your booking numbers. All you have to do is forward your confirmation emails and it will create an itinerary for you.
4: Packing Pro
Want to stay on the top of your packaging game? Packing Pro is at your service. It helps you organize your suitcase with a checklist. Just tell the app how long your trip is, where you are heading and what weather do you like. It will display a tentative list of footwear, clothing and other necessary items you will need for the trip. Then, all you have to do is pack them.
It also reminds the users of things like getting first-aid, renewing passport or getting vaccines. So basically, you won’t forget anything important.
5: Elk Currency Converter
If you are bad at finances, it’s handy to keep a currency converter app. Elk is extremely simple to use and easy to read so download it immediately.
Its currency converter is just great. The design is simple too so you won’t get confused. You can easily judge how much a cup of coffee and a croissant from the morning breakfast cost. So relax, you won’t be fooled into buying anything costly.
6: Culture Trip
Who doesn’t want to travel with a chatty friend who knows all the insider’s tip on things to do and local hangouts of the destination? You can become that friend with Culture trip. The app publishes about 1000 short articles on a monthly basis across topics such as film, art, and culture. The purpose of these pieces is to give travelers the right information to take a quick dive into the respective city.
Before heading out, make a wish list of the cities you want to explore. Use this app for inspiration. You can even use it during the trip to have a fresh look into the cities you are exploring.
7: Google Translate
Ok, you are definitely going to need a translation app for your travels and nothing is a better choice than Google Translate.
It works in offline mode as well. You can translate more than 100 languages. It also has a camera translation feature. Just hover your phone’s camera over the text and it will translate the information for you.
You can save the most frequent translation in your phrasebook. It will come in handy for future use if you have plans of traveling the same place again. With the playback mode, the app will even speak the translation for you. So you won’t get anything wrong.
These apps will make your trip fun and worry-free. Even if you are not a frequent traveler, these apps are still worth using. Here is a quick idea – don’t just waste your summer break watching Starz on Cox, plan a trip with your friends or family and use these apps.
