Phone apps for Android and iPhone gadgets can often make traveling go a bit more smoother, especially if you have the right ones. Here is a list of the 10 best apps (that are mostly free) you should never leave for your next trip without downloading first.
XE: The XE Currency app provides you with the most up to date exchange rates and calculate prices. It’s perfect if you are about to make a purchase and need to know how much you are being quoted.
Gogobot: On Gogobot you can research tips, advice and itineraries other people have written about different destinations. In turn, while you’re traveling you can keep track of your own adventures.
Viator: Viator is a great guide that covers more than a thousand different destinations. What makes it great is that you can browse local insider information and Viator has made deals with different companies and businesses all over the world so as a Viator user, you can get special deals and perks.
TripIt: TripIt offers a 30-day free trial, but if you are constantly on the go, then quite possibly the $49 a year subscription might be worth it, especially if you’re not organized. TripIt organizes your itinerary for you and if you give it specific flight information, it will send you alerts whenever your flight information is updated or if a seat you want becomes available. If you have the Barclays Arrival Card, you can upgrade to the $49 version for free for the first year.
RoadTrippers: If you’re planning a road trip in the United States, the RoadTrippers app can provide you with must-see stops that other users recommend. And it’s not just touristy landmarks, just enter your start and end locations and it will even suggest routes for you.
Whatsapp: Whatsapp has been around for a while, but if you don’t already have it it’s a great way to stay in touch with friends and family while abroad. As long as your contacts have the app, you can send each other free texts whenever there is wi-fi available.
Vocre: Vocre is the perfect translation app when trying to communicate with locals. Just say the word or sentence in any language into your phone and it will provide you with the translation for over 60 languages.
EveryTrail: If you are an adventure traveler and love to hike, EveryTrail is an app for you. The app has guides, recommendation and even photos for thousands of trails around the world. You can also keep track of your outdoor adventures through the blogging feature on the app.
Trover: Trover is an app that’s similar to Pinterest, but is focused on travel photos. You can browse, save photos in lists in case you want to visit the locations some day and you can upload and share your own travel photos.
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