Going on vacation and traveling is always nice, it enriches humanly and makes you happy. Since we always carry a smartphone with us, visiting the destination of our dreams has become even easier: many applications have been designed to make life easier for those who are away from home or to help organize a trip.
In this article we will show you a list of the best travel apps to always have on hand, with which you can turn your smartphone into an excellent travel companion. There are many applications that we are about to suggest, some of which you probably don't know about yet. and they will be very useful to you.
Quick index:
- App to organize a trip
- Useful apps while traveling: maps
- Useful applications at your destination
- The best accessories for traveling
App to organize a trip
Certainly applications are not only useful if we reach our destination, they are also useful for planning our trip and perhaps saving money. In this paragraph we will talk first about the applications for booking a flight and then about those for booking accommodation.
SkyScanner (Android e iOS)
It is one of the reference applications for those looking to travel at a low price: just start it and enter the days and the point of departure and arrival, to have all the flights to your destination available, with the relative prices. This makes it easy to choose the one that best suits us at the best price. The application is available for free for Android and iOS (iPhone and iPad system).
Volagratis (Android and iOS)
This is an application similar to the one described above, SkyScanner, with which you can consult all the airline sites for yourself, to search for flights and get the best possible price. VolaGratis is also available free of charge on the Play Store and App Store.
Reservations (Android and iOS)
It is undoubtedly the most used website to reserve hotel rooms, beds and apartments and for years it has had an excellent client for Android and iOS. It only takes a few taps to find the best accommodation that fits your needs and budget by entering the dates and location of your stay. The Booking app is available for free on the Play Store and App Store.
TripAdvisor (Android e iOS)
Not many people know it, but the well-known review portal, useful for finding out what restaurants, hotels, hostels and tourist attractions are like according to those who have visited them, has evolved and now also allows you to book. It is on this list because it is also very useful at your destination to plan your days and choose the most suitable attractions for you. The TripAdvisor client is free for Android and iOS.
I could go on telling you about the clients of all the other accommodation booking sites, in reality they have the same strengths and weaknesses as their respective sites, so to know which is the best I recommend you consult our guide on the best sites and Applications for book hotels and save.
PackPoint – Travel Checklist (Android and iOS)
We plan our stay, When departure approaches you have to pack your bags.. Don't you always have the feeling in these cases that you are always forgetting something fundamental? With PackPoint it is an experience from the past, the app will suggest what to take depending on the destination and the season and will allow you not to forget anything. Try it, it is available for free on Play Store and App Store.
Useful apps while traveling: maps
A map is always useful when you go to a new place, before we used paper maps, today we opt for navigation applications. We all have a navigation application on our phone (Google Maps or Apple Maps) The problem is when we are in a country where we cannot use the connection and we have to browse offline. If you doubt whether you will have a connection in the destination country, we recommend that before leaving you download one of the apps that we will talk about in this paragraph and download the map.
Google Maps (Android e iOS)
Yes, it is the most used app as a browser, Has been allowing offline navigation for a while now, just download destination area maps offline. Attention: offline maps last 30 days, then you will have to download them again. Choosing maps to download is really easy, simply: open the app, search for your destination using the bar at the top, press the menu button at the top right (the one with the three parallel bars), then tap the button "Maps." " item. offline”, then in “Select your map” and finally in “Download”. Google Maps is usually pre-installed on Android smartphones (but can also be found in the Play Store) and for iPhone it can be downloaded from the App Store.
Here WeGo (Android and iOS)
If you doubt whether you will have a mobile connection once you arrive at your destination, this convenient free application is for you, which allows you to download the map of your destination to always have it available, and navigation (even with public transport lines, in supported cities ) It works even in the absence of network.. The application is free and offers high quality maps, you can find it in the Play Store and App Store.
MAPS.ME – Offline Maps (Android and iOS)
Among the solutions we have proposed, it ranks third because, although it focuses solely on offline navigation, this application is not an optimal solution because the maps are based on those of the Open Street Maps project.. These maps are very accurate in some places and full of errors and gaps in others, as they are based on the work of volunteers. For the rest MAPS.ME It's really excellent and, like the two competitors, it's completely free on Android and iOS.
Useful applications at your destination
Apart from the excellent TripAdvisor, which we talked about in the first paragraph and which we recommend you consult every time you are online to check out attractions and places to visit, there are many other apps that can make your life easier while traveling. here the best:
Moovit (Android and iOS)
If you plan to use public transportation a lot at your destination and have a mobile data connection available, this is your application. This is the app with the best public transportation database available in stores, just give it the destination and it will take you there, taking you on Metro, city trains, city buses and trams. Moovit It's completely free and you can find it on the Play Store and App Store.
Google Translate (Android and iOS)
The Google translation service app is simply exceptional, and it's really useful when you're abroad. It works great even offline as long as you download the language dictionary when you have a connection available. The Translate app is completely free and supports countless languages.In addition to text translation, it supports conversation mode and real-time augmented reality translation. You can find it for free in the Android and iOS stores.
TripLingo (Android e iOS)
A translator, no matter how good, cannot avoid misunderstandings and blunders due to cultural differences. That's why you need an app that informs you about local sayings and taboos, with useful information. tripling is right for you, it's free with in-app purchases for Android and iOS.
Flush Toilet Finder (Android and iOS)
It is known that physiological needs appear at the least appropriate times., and travel is certainly no exception. If you're out and about and nature attacks, having this app on your phone could save your life. In fact, the application helps you find, thanks to a huge database, all the public bathrooms in the main destinations, so you know where to go. Flush Toilet Finder It's free on the Play Store and App Store.
Save GPS location (Android and iOS)
In many tourist destinations it is not possible to travel by public transport, so when renting cars, motorcycles or quads, this application can be useful as it stores GPS positions quickly and accurately, in order to memorize without problems the place where we park or even memorize the position of a place that perhaps we want to visit. on another day or we want to suggest to our friends. This application is perfect when your destination, for example, is an island like Santorini (a beautiful place to visit that I recommend), where the trip is mainly done by renting a vehicle. Save GPS location You can download it for free on the Play Store and App Store.
The best accessories for traveling
Not only can apps make our trip easier, here are some accessories you can't do without:
Travel adapter and USB battery charger.- Global Charging: International plug adapter (UK/US/AUS/EU plug) works in more than 1...
- Perfect Gift Idea: Universal Travel Adapter and Charger. Small size, ...
- Powering your smart device: Travel Charging Adapter All US devices...
Air travel KIT with pillow, hats and mask.- ♫ Relieves Pain: Newdora memory foam travel pillow that adapts perfectly to the body...
- ♫ High Quality Materials: The interior of the pillow is made of memory foam and is soft and comfortable...
- ♫ Suitable place: Memory Pillow provides good support for travel and work, they are suitable for...
Digital luggage scale- High precision sensor and rubberized grip surface. Capacity: 110 lbs...
- Avoid overweight charges: Trim your suitcase for instant weight and save...
- Designed for travel: weigh before you go and put the scale in your pocket without adding...
Two TSA combination locks- TSA certified lock is more convenient for customs inspection, can be unlocked without...
- High quality: Made of high-strength zinc alloy, it is not easy to rust and can...
- We will give you two luggage tags so you can always find your suitcase.
Futurehom Fingerprint Padlock- 【Robust and secure】Smart fingerprint lock, don't worry about losing your...
- 【Lightweight and portable】 Compact and easy to carry, you can store it in your bag or pocket in...
- 【USB charger, long use time】 Charge for one time, can use 3000...
Tripod/selfie stick with bluetooth remote control- 【BlitzWolf SELFIE STICK TRIPOD】--2 in 1 selfie stick, built-in remote control (up to 10 meters...
- 【65mAh LITHIUM BATTERY and LONG STANDBY TIME】--Internal 6mAh rechargeable lithium battery...
- 【COMFORTABLE AND DURABLE AND NON-SLIP】--Comfortable handle made of ABS and PC material and aluminum alloy...
Cabin Size Duffle Backpack Suitcase for Ryanair 40x20x25 Perfect as carry-on luggage for all business...- DIMENSIONS - Ryanair backpack 40x20x25 - Large carry-on luggage under the seat. Designed to ...
- COMFORT - The ergonomic design of the backpack strap ensures greater fit and...
- ORGANIZED: A 400 x 250mm padded back tech pocket holds iPads and tablets...
American Tourister Bon Air Spinner Valigia- Carry-on luggage equipped with TSA lock
- 4 multi-directional wheels. Light and spacious
- Combinations of glossy and matte pieces. Interior equipped with clothing straps.
