Planning a trip
can be very tedious especially if it's your first time. Worry and tense no
longer, as there are travel apps on Android that will help you
through the planning process. These apps will help find the best means of
transport, give you the best information about the place you are going and even
help you learn a new language.
Some of the best travel apps include:
Triplt
Triplt offers
services for free at the basic level. Triplt Pro goes for $49 per year (do
confirm though). The basic app organizes all your travel plans in one spot and
in sync with your calendar. It also lets you share this information with close
people and import information to your email.
Triplt Pro has
all the features in Triplt and a few more. It gives information on any flight
changes. In case of a delay, it offers alternative flights. It tells you when
the seat you want is available and when you are eligible for a flight refund.
Airbnb
This is a free
app that allows you to find accommodation in places owned by private hosts in
very many places worldwide. It gives a variety of places to choose from
depending on the number of hosts in the app.
Once you have
found a place that suits you, you can book it through the app. It also allows
you to have a conversation with your host. This helps you to get better
accommodation with all the things you need, like smoking or not smoking, and directions to the place. If you need to get the best
accommodation for your trip, you should give Airbnb a try.
LiveTrekker
If you love
documenting your trips, this free app is suitable for you. It allows you to
document your adventure and access it in the cloud. You can go back on those
moments by just searching the keywords or time that match the photo or video
you would like to see.
It also allows
you to add pictures or videos taken by other means. The information on the app
is private to you and confidential unless you desire to share it with close
people. You can also update thoughts on previous videos and pictures and delete
what you find unwanted.
Skyscanner
If you are on a
budget and still looking to go to a vacation, Skyscanner is the app for you. It
gives information on the cheapest flights to the place you are going. It also
alerts you when there has been a price drop in the flight prices. The app also
helps you find hotels and the deals they are offering and the rooms available.
It allows you to search information about car rentals too. You can also get
inspiration on where to go by searching ‘everywhere' and you get information
about the cheapest places to visit.
LoungeBuddy
If the idea of
being in a place to relax, having drinks and enjoying tasty food as you wait
for your flight appeals to you, then you need this app. With just a few clicks
on your android device, you can buy lounge access as long as you have this app.
Once it has information about you, it can also tell you which lounge you can
access for free. The app also gives an insight of the special treatment you are
supposed to receive in each lounge including all the amenities available. The
information on this app is from all over the world.
XE Currency
When you are
traveling in different countries, you have to deal with different currencies
all the time. This can be confusing and hectic but not worry; there is an app
that can save you from all the trouble. It has a currency converter that
monitors up to ten currencies at once. It can be used while offline since it
stores the last updated exchange rates. The XE Currency refreshes its exchange
rates every minute hence keeping you more updated. It also offers market
analysis information and information about previous exchange rates in a chart
for the user.
Evaneos travel guide
This is a free
app with no in-app purchases or advertising. It gives you inspiration on the
places to visit. When you go to a trip; Evaneos travel guide automatically
groups your photos of the trip according to locations for you. This makes it
easier when revisiting the awesome pictures and when sharing them with people.
It allows you to comment and give stories about the places you visited after
the holiday too. If you are looking for an app to guide you through fun
vacations around the world; the Evaneos Travel Guide is a must have for you.
Duolingo
While traveling all
over the world, you are bound to meet different people who speak different
languages. To bring down the language barrier, you will have to learn new
languages and Duolingo is just the free app for you. There are very many
languages that you can learn in the app, for example, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Dutch and many more. The app allows you to play a game while
learning. It starts with basic words used in the language and then helps you to
improve skills by giving you questions to answer.
Google Maps
Google map is
one of the best maps to use when traveling. It helps you to save time by
offering information about traffic and closed roads and also giving you
alternative routes. It also helps in getting real-time transit information on
means of transport. It also gives you restaurants around the area you are in;
then you choose the best place to visit based on the ratings and reviews given.
It also gives you a chance to give your own review on the places. The app is
good but some features do not work in some countries.
Hipmunk
Hipmunk is like
most travel apps that allow you to book flights and hotels online but it helps
you choose the best flight at a cheap price. Using a system called Agony; it
analyzes all the flights available to come up with the best. It uses the price,
layover time and number of plane stops to come up with this analysis. The best
planes are usually found at the bottom of the list and vice versa. If you are
looking to have a short flight at a cheap price then Hipmunk is a must have for
you.
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