What are the main pieces for every trip? Passport, money, cell phone – well, this is the Holy Trinity for each traveler. The functionality of the first two is evident and cannot be changed. But there are several apps to optimize the work of the smartphone and to make it not just a brick in your pocket, but a useful device. As you have already spent a lot of money to organize a trip, we found 6 free apps, that will definitely simplify your journey:
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“App in the air” provides information about all the flights of all the airlines. That means that you won’t miss your flight for sure, because “App in the air” remindes you need to move on several times. Furthermore, there are some useful tips in the app, e.g. how to connect to the WiFi or where one can eat in a particular airport.
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“Time out” is an application with information about entertaining activities in the cities all over the world. Here you can find concerts and festivals, different interesting places like bars or restaurants (they can be filtered by the cuisine you prefer). So generally, it is a useful application not only for a traveler, but for a citizen as well.
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“Flip the trip” is, probably, the most interesting application on the list. It allows to find a company if you are alone in the unknown city. It is convenient for those who is travelling by itself or is in the business trip or moved to another city for living. And it is also good for those with no friends. There is one con – “Flip the trip” can only be installed on iOs devices.
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Have you ever been in the situation, when there is no Internet, and you need a map? We have got into it like hundred times, that is why “Maps with me” application is definitely what the doctor ordered. “Maps with me” includes offline maps of all the countries in the world, and it allows you not only to determine your location, but to save some money on the paper map’s purchase as well.
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“Live Trekker” is a digital diary of the traveler, where you can enter the informaton about the trip. Photo, audio, video and other types of content correlated with the journey can be saved in one place. Also app can calculate the speed of a person and height above the sea.
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If you don’t want to be deceived by some sort of bullion dealer near the station or hotel, take an interest in the actual exchange rate. To make it simple download “XE currency” app – it gives you an opportunity to convert any currency in the world (even Nicaraguan cordoba – well, who knows where you find yourself the next trip).
And a promised bonus:
7. Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram or any other communication service – because your loved ones deserve to know you’re doing well.