No matter how big or small your adventure, we all travel from time to time. It used to mean whipping out the map, sitting in the airport, and writing down your itinerary on paper. Not anymore!
Today, there’s an app for that. No matter which part of traveling you have the hardest time organizing, you can find an app that will make that particular travel chore a lot easier.
Having a hard time finding a good travel app before you take off? Give a few of these a try!
Trip Advisor
BuildFire understands the importance of food apps for making life easier. That’s why they recommend every restaurant have their own. But, if you’re traveling and have no idea where to go for lunch, you probably don’t want to download all the apps for area restaurants. Instead, start with Trip Advisor’s app.
The Trip Advisor app can allow you to find the lowest prices on rental cars, airfare, and hotels, but it is well-known among travelers for being one of the best apps for finding a great place to eat. It contains nearly every restaurant in a particular area with plenty of dependable reviews so you can find the perfect place to get some grub.
FlightAware
You can always download the app for each airline you use, but why bog down your device with multiple apps that all essentially do the same thing when you can download just one instead?
FlightAware allows you to track any flight, no matter what the carrier. It also provides you with real-time details so you don’t have to rush to the airport only to find out your flight has been delayed.
Google Translate
Google Translate has changed the game when it comes to communicating with people in foreign countries. There’s no longer a need to pantomime what you need. Instead, you can use Google Translate to communicate with people, even if they don’t speak your language.
A few tips for getting the most out of Google Translate include:
- Download languages so you can still translate without an internet connection
- Know how to use conversation mode so you can carry on conversations with those you meet
- Use the camera to get a live visual translation of signs in a foreign language
- Save important translations, like asking for the bathroom, in your custom phrasebook for easy access
Tripit
There’s a lot to keep track of if you’re planning a vacation. You probably have to keep track of hotel details, a flight itinerary, and more. Instead of accessing all that information separately, keep it all in one place with TripIt.
All you have to do is forward confirmation emails, or you can give the application access to your inbox. Then, it will create a comprehensive itinerary of your next trip. It can even include maps that will allow you to visualize routes and get the timing just right so you’re on time for your return flight at the airport.
AroundMe
Chances are, you’ve planned plenty of things to do on your next vacation, but every seasoned traveler knows that you should leave a little time open to explore without having to keep to a schedule. Not to mention, there are plenty of things you probably haven’t thought about, like where the local bank is.
AroundMe uses your location to show you popular destinations in the area. You can find restaurants, movie theaters, banks, and bus stations without having to search for them all separately. It can even be a lifesaver, if you get ill in a strange town or country and need to find the nearest hospital.
Yuggler
Planning a trip with kids poses many challenges, one of which is finding things that the kids will actually like doing. That’s where Yuggler comes in.
This specialized app skips all the boring adult stuff and instead pinpoints stuff in the area that the kids will love. It also contains tips, photos, and filters to ensure you’re able to zero in on the kinds of activities your children would love to do on vacation without wasting time on the stuff they wouldn’t.
In the past, the stress of planning a vacation might have been enough to keep you at home. With technology today, it’s easier than ever, especially if you use the apps on this list! Whether you’re taking a quick road trip or you’re traveling halfway around the world, these apps will make it much easier for you to relax and have a great time.
