Are you headed off over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house this Thanksgiving? Or maybe you have decided to forego all extended family chaos and go on an exotic trip instead? Either way, make sure to check out these cool apps for iPhones and Androids. They take the guesswork out of where to eat, how to get there, etc.
- XE Currency Exchange. If you plan to vacation Griswold-style, and hit more than one country, a currency exchange is super handy. A lot of European countries operate on the Euro now, but not all, so it’s best to know how much you’re actually paying for that roadside kabob.
- Poynt. Poynt gives a list of restaurants, sorted by their distance from you. You can even further sort by type of food {i.e. steak houses, Mexican, etc.} and get ratings, so you don’t waste your money on yucky food. It’s a travelers of the world unite sort of thing.
- Google translate. This is awesome if you are going somewhere that they speak another language. Of course, there are some glitches, but short of a personal translator walking next to you, this is about as good as it gets.
- Dropbox. Dropbox is my new favorite thing. You can easily store and share your photos {with select people only}. It’s like additional cloud space for the pictures you take with your phone.
- TripAdvisor. This is a great app for the whole vacation planning. You can check flights, hotels, etc. and it will compare prices of all the major sights for you. Plus, you can read really helpful reviews on hotels and restaurants.
- AroundMe. This app uses your location to tell you what is immediately around you. It will give you a list, so you don’t potentially miss any cool attractions. It works best stateside, though.
- Living Earth HD. This app provides a ton of different helpful features for traveling. You can check the weather, see a world clock and set an alarm instead of a wake-up call, all on one screen.
- Expenisfy. This app helps you keep track of your expenses. You can scan receipts and purchases to the app, helping you stay on budget. It was originally designed for business travelers for the sake of easy reimbursement, but it works great for budget savvy travelers too.
- GateGuru. This app is a MUST if you spend any time in airports. It basically gives you the layout {including bathrooms, gates, and restaurants} of tons of airports.
- Wi-Fi Finder. I love this one, because in order to stay connected with all of you, I have to be able to locate Wi-Fi. This app helps you find the nearest hot spot and lets you know if it is FREE or not. Helps me get my blog on, while still seeing the world. 🙂
How about you, do you have any favorite apps that make traveling easier?
~Mavis
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