Traveling has become much easier with mobile apps. Places that were once obscure are now easily accessible thanks to the addition of a pin in the Google Maps app. But applications also help in planning, booking tickets and managing travel. We would like to present you some of them, thanks to which your traveling will become easier and you will be able to discover even more interesting places.
1. Ticket booking and transport
Bilety.pl – not an application, but the mobile version works flawlessly. The first website for cheap bus tickets, where you will find all carriers on the market, easily compare prices and buy the cheapest ticket. You can manage the reservation and make a refund in the customer panel.
Skyscanner and Momondo – the equivalents of bilety.pl – are excellent platforms for finding cheap flights. A great feature is the ability to select the ‘Fly Anywhere’ option once you have determined your departure airport. This allows you to find really good offers if you do not care about a specific destination.
2. Maps
Google Maps – it’s hard to imagine traveling nowadays without this application. We can mark the places we want to visit on the map, receive information about them, and read opinions. Navigation will help us orient ourselves in the area and lead us to our destination. However, if you want to avoid data transmission, you need to download a given map fragment to your phone.
Maps.me – regardless of the Google application, it is worth having the Maps.me application downloaded for several reasons. Firstly, the ability to use offline navigation both while hiking and driving. Secondly, the application contains many minor roads and mountain trails with marked camping sites, so it will be useful for all keen hikers.
3. Accommodation
Booking.com and Airbnb – these two applications are the undisputed leaders. By checking both platforms, we will always find the right option for our budget. These applications have a whole range of accommodation offers – from luxury hotels, through cozy apartments to hostel dormitories. Rating and review systems will help us choose.
4. Currency exchange
Revolut – an application that allows us to stop visiting currency exchange offices. Currency exchange is always at a convenient rate, and when paying by card, automatic selection of the currency in which we pay. A very good way to manage your finances while traveling, because the application also includes expense reports, so we know what the most money was spent on during the trip.
5. Translator
Google Translate – of course, we need access to the Internet, but the application is so convenient that in addition to searching for words in a language we don’t know, we can also have a conversation with a foreigner. Google will recognize the speech and translate it into our native language. Of course, it works both ways. Additionally, we have the option of translating text from a photo – we do not have to copy entire paragraphs.
6. Local attractions
Learning about the history and culture of a given place is probably the essence of traveling, allowing us to better understand a given country or region. Mobile tools such as Visit a City or GetYourGuide help you discover local attractions, organize a guide or book tickets for specific events.
Another interesting form of sightseeing is the Couchsurfing application, which brings together an international community. Thanks to it, we can not only meet ordinary people in a given city, who will be happy to show us it from their perspective. In addition, they can even offer to accommodate us in their own home completely free of charge, the only condition is that we have a verified account on this platform and are willing and ready to reciprocate this help in our city.
It’s true that it’s a bit joking in the local attractions tab, but only brave travelers can afford not to have the Flush application on their phone. He will help a tired traveler at any time and point out the nearest toilet. What’s more, it will provide important information – access codes and keys or the fee for use.
7. Food and restaurants
Eating food and getting to know a given country through its flavors is the most enjoyable part of every trip. Yelp and Zomato will let you find the best restaurants in your area based on reviews from other travelers. HappyCow is an ideal option for vegans and vegetarians, offering a selection of restaurants to meet their culinary needs.
8. Packing
Packpoint – you never know what to take with you on a long trip and as a result you take too many unnecessary things and then just carry them around? This is a solution that will create a list of necessary things to pack based on the length and purpose of the trip, as well as planned activities.
Regardless of whether you are an experienced globetrotter or just starting your adventure with travel, properly selected applications can significantly enrich your experience and make your trip an unforgettable experience. The set we presented is a must-have according to bilety.pl, but you certainly have your favorite applications that help you travel and discover new places.
