Do you remember those days when you would just organise to meet your friends at the cinema, and you’d all just show up?
No texting or WhatsApp, no Facebook or Snapchat…
These days, most of us don’t go anywhere without our smart phone. On the road, it can be an awesome tool to book, store and organise your travel details.
There are an endless list of amazing Apps out there to choose from.
Here are my top 7 Must-Have Travel Apps that will make staying organised on the road SO much easier!
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1. TripCase
This is a one-stop-shop for organsing your trip and keeping all important documents in one place. Definitely my #1 must-have travel App!
You can add items individually within the App or simply forward your confirmation email to them and they automatically add it to your itinerary! Doesn’t get much easier than that.
WHY I LOVE IT:
This must-have travel App provides up-to-date information (as long as you’re online) about any changes to your travel itinerary, for example if your gate changes or your flight is delayed
It also works offline so it’s a handy place to double check your flight times and hotel reservations
Keep track of flights, hotel bookings, car rentals, activities, and much more in one handy place!
2. Maps Me
This free App give you detailed offline maps and navigation
Just download the maps you’ll need before you travel and you’ll never get lost again!
Definitely a must-have travel App for those wanting to explore a new place!
WHY I LOVE IT:
It is detailed and accurate, and will locate you even while you’re offline
It has a “discover nearby” function to help you find restaurants, cafes, hotels and more
You can save your places so you can quickly and easily find them again later
3. XE Currency
I don’t know about you but I’m terrible at;
a) Remembering the exchange rate, and
b) Calculating it on the fly!
WHY I LOVE IT:
Reliable, up-to-date exchange rates (from the last time you were online)
Super easy interface that calculates any amount for you in seconds
Store up to 10 currencies at a time, so it’s super handy if you’re visiting multiple countries in one trip!
4. TripAdvisor
I’m sure this one isn’t really new to you since it’s probably the ultimate must-have travel App
I rarely book anything these days without skimming through other travellers’ reviews and often add my own reviews too
TripAdvisor has come a long way since the early days and now offers price comparisons across loads of booking sites, you can find and make reservations at restaurants, and discover places near your current location
WHY I LOVE IT:
Honest feedback from other travellers is so reassuring and helps you decide if the place is right for you
Plan ahead and save your favourite ideas under MyTrips
They provide destination maps and guides that you can use offline once you download them
5. Google Translate
This has got to be one of the coolest things around! Forget your phrase books, Google Translate has it all!
Whether simply looking up a word by typing, drawing characters, needing to translate a bilingual conversation or understanding signs, this one App will get you around a host of countries
WHY I LOVE IT:
Download the languages you’ll need before you go and use it offline (59 languages)
Translate printed text by taking a photo! You’ll no longer struggle with street signs or menus (37 languages)
Having a conversation with someone who doesn’t speak your language through this must-have travel app is so amazing!
6. Google Drive
There’s nothing worse than losing important documents (keep that passport safe guys!!)
Having a copy of those documents available in the cloud is the easiest way to make sure you don’t get stuck in a pinch
Scan your passport, drivers licence and other photo ID and upload it to a folder on your drive, and keep copies of your itinerary and booking confirmations for easy access
WHY I LOVE IT:
Useful not only for travel but everyday life too – 15GB is a nice amount of storage to get for free and having those important documents at your fingertips without the need for physical copies or email access can be a real life-saver!
Give yourself some peace of mind by saving a copy of those treasured vacation snaps in your drive as your on-the-road backup
7. Trail Wallet
Easily organise your expenses by trip or month, and set a daily budget if you want to to keep yourself in check
Just be careful, because if you’re a bit of a nerd like me, once you start tracking your budget and expenses, it becomes a little addictive! 😉
WHY I LOVE IT:
It has a super easy interface and you can add items as you go in seconds
You can add your own categories so it fits your needs (e.g. Food, accommodation, etc)
Handy overview of your daily, monthly and trip spend by category
Have I missed any must-have travel Apps that you swear by?
Let me know in the comments below!
i would be sooo lost without those apps ! there is one app in case you update your article you should check out : ATM Fee Saver – it shows atms around with no or low fees for withdrawing money. i used it in spain and italy and found it immensly helpful
YES to all these apps. Lifesavers. All of them. Great post!!
Thanks Kathy! 😁