Everyone knows the feeling – you are heading out on a trip, catching up on work at the last minute, and packing. You are organizing a million things and trying not to forget anything. We have prepared seven apps for you that will make your travels easier.
Pack point – what to pack in your backpack
If you are one of those people who hate packing and are still washing your last pieces of clothing in the middle of the night before your trip, the Packpoint app is just right for you. Using saved templates and your individual settings, it will prepare a custom packing list for you. It advises you on what to pack in your backpack or suitcase so that nothing surprises you on your travels. At the beginning, you set your destination, length of stay, purpose of the trip, and activities you want to do. The app downloads current weather information and creates a list of things that will definitely come in handy on your vacation. You can then share it with friends via email.
Lonely Planet Traveller – your best friend
Travel guides from Lonely Planet are among the best available on the market. There is hardly any room for debate there. The blue travel bibles are the most popular, most comprehensive, and boast the largest number of countries covered. Almost everyone has probably set off on a journey with this blue companion at some point.
However, if you are traveling with only carry-on luggage, where you consider every extra gram, or if you are visiting multiple countries at once, traveling with large and heavy books can be quite difficult. That is why the Lonely Planet Traveler app is here. You download all the necessary destinations to your phone, which saves space and money. Book guides usually cost more than 20 EUR. In contrast, you can download guides for some countries in the app for free, while others are available for a small fee. These are high-quality and reliable pieces of information that are worth paying for.
Flio – catch Wi-Fi at the airport
Do you only have a few dozen minutes for a layover at the airport? Do you need to connect quickly, but don't want to spend an hour filling out various annoying forms? The Flio app will help you; it fills in the details for you and connects your phone to the Wi-Fi network without any problems or further waiting. After connecting, the app also offers other useful information, such as departures and arrivals, airport discount offers, and advice or tips on what to do at the airport if you have a longer wait.
Sygic – you will always know where you are heading
Sygic is an advanced navigation app whose undeniable advantage is that it works offline. You don't have to worry about being ruined while staying abroad. In the free version, you get both voice navigation and maps from the renowned TomTom company. However, you can also pay extra for 3D maps, speed limit warnings, and other additional modules.
Booking.com – where to quickly lay your head
Everyone probably knows it; the Booking.com server is one of the most widespread portals where you can find accommodation all over the world. Intuitive control, endless possibilities, and the availability of reviews – these are the main advantages of this website, which has also released its own app. Thanks to GPS, it easily finds all accommodation options in your area at very favorable prices, which are usually a third cheaper than booking directly at the hotel. Thanks to the implemented navigation, the app will also guide you directly to the selected hotel.
Foursquare – tips from insiders
Another interesting app that should definitely not be missing from your smartphone is Foursquare, which combines elements of a social network and an online game. Here you will find tips gathered from users on where to go for good coffee, where to eat well, or where to use various types of discounts.
Wi-Fi Map – no password will be an obstacle
We live in an age where taking a step without an online connection, checking emails, Facebook, and adding photos to Instagram is almost unimaginable. On our travels, we usually look for any way to connect to the internet. A very interesting app is Wi-Fi Map, which will make your hunt for the internet easier. Through it, you can find passwords for Wi-Fi routers all over the world. You don't have to sneak around fast-food joints or ask for the Wi-Fi password in a restaurant before you even order.
Which apps can you not do without? What do you take with you on your travels? Share your experiences with us.
