Top 10 Travel Apps

What better way to kick off 2016 than with a holiday! Maybe you booked a local trip or a trip to a foreign country. Either way, this most probably is the first time that you will be traveling to that place and many travelers often don’t book trips through an agency but through mobile apps. This means that you have no guide to show you all the touristy places and stuff and that you can go wherever you please. You can stay wherever you want and have an itinerary of your own.

In order for you to be a master of your holiday, you can download these 10 travel apps into your mobile phone:

Waze

We have all used this app and loved it. You simply type down where you are and where you want to go. It doesn’t only lead you to your destination but it shows you shortcuts and ways to avoid traffic. That alone makes this app number 1! What else? It also shows you all the one-ways, construction areas, closed roads, everything. And don’t worry about looking at your screen, let Waze lead you with their built in guide. There is an actual human voice assisting you where to turn and how far you are from your next turn until you get to your destination. Plus, it has a safety feature which only allows you to navigate the app when you are in full stop or if you are the passenger, which means no touching while driving.

Phrasebook

One of the negative experiences while traveling is the language barrier. Have you ever gone to China and nobody understood that you just needed to go to the wash room? Or that you’re simply thanking them? How frustrating! Well, here is the answer to your prayers. Phrasebook provides the most common phrases in different countries because most countries are poor in the English language department and you have to be the one to adjust. Best of all? Phrasebook is for free.

Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor is almost an all-in-one app. You can book your flights here. The app provides the cheapest airfares available on the market. You can also look at the reviews on different places, restaurants, hotels, amusement parks, etc. It will even provide available hotels where you can book your stay.

Yahoo Weather

Of course different parts of the world have different weather conditions. Traveling within the U.S. alone, you will see that there are drastic changes in the weather. It may be a great idea to check out the weather condition in Maldives before you plan on anything and Yahoo Weather can provide you the weather update months ahead. Very advantageous if you want to pack all the right things.

Uber

The app for those who don’t know how to drive, don’t want to drive and just want to get up and go. Uber provides you a ride from where you are to your destination. You don’t have to wait in line for a cab. The Uber app searches Uber drivers nearest you that will pick you up in no time. Plus, safety is their priority. Uber provides the information of your driver for your reference.

Simply Declare

Know the conversion of your dollar into other currencies. After you leave the vicinity of the airport, 99% of the local establishments won’t accept your foreign money so you should know the conversion to their local currency and have your dollars converted.

City Mapper

The City Mapper app provides you many options from your current location to your desired destination. It gives you how far you’ll have to travel if you want to take a walk, take a bicycle or a car. It even provides how many calories you will lose when you take a walk or ride a bicycle. Helpful and healthy.

Splittr

This app is called Spittr because it simply splits the bills. Many of us travel in groups, mostly a group of friends. Splittr helps you divide the cost of your travels equally and easily.

Time Out

This app is for the party-goers and those who want to be in the now. The Time Out app shows you events, parties, concerts and the like near and around the city. If you want to merge with the locals then this app is next in line for downloading.

Tripit

If you are traveling on a strict schedule, Tripit is your on hand secretary. It simplifies your travel itinerary. This means no complicated scheduling and mix ups. Just a smooth business trip or holiday for the family.