When it comes to travel, people are relying on their phones more
than ever. From trip inspiration, navigation, booking accomodation and
transport to finding restaurants and documenting the trip, there are no shortage
of apps to make travelling more convenient.
Here is a list of some of the best apps for all of you tech-savvy travellers.
Booking Accomodation
Hostelworld
The hostel world app works like an accomodation app, allowing you
to easily search based on location, date and number of people. You can refine
search based on price, rating or distance as well as read reviews from previous
guests. Before booking, you can create wish lists to come back to later.
Airbnb
Airbnb allows you to rent individual rooms or an entire apartment.
It usually costs less than a hotel for a bigger space and can give you a
glimpse into local life. Hosts will usually share their tips for the area,
which unlike hotels, are not based on partnerships.
Booking Transport
Omio (previously GoEuro)
Omio lets you compare train, bus and flight prices all across
Europe and choose the cheapest and fastest routes. Easy to book and all tickets
are stored within the app.
Trainline
The trainline app allows you to book bus and train tickets
within the UK with ease. It displays all times and prices for the chosen day to
help you save money and time.
Flixbus
2 words. Cheap. Buses. Easy to search, book and store your
tickets. Highly recommend.
Navigation/ Maps
Maps.me
I downloaded this app before my trip to Europe but heard many
people talk about it while I was away. It allows you to download maps over
wifi and then use them at any time without a connection. Absolute lifesaver if
you don't have data overseas or are out of reception.
City Mapper
I personally have never tried this app but have heard great things
about it. Gives you live public transport times for over 30 cities around the
world!
Money
Splitwise
There are a lot of apps that help you split money with friends
and I'm sure they all do the same thing. The one I've used for almost
a year now is Splitwise as it makes travelling with friends so convenient. No
more trying to add up receipts and work out who paid for what!
XE Currency Converter
You can probably guess what this app does from the name - quick
and easy currency conversion with live exchange rates! A lifesaver especially when you keep having to
change to different currencies.
Documenting your Travels
Polarsteps
A friend recommended this app and I used it for just over
half of my trip. It tracks exactly where you go and you can add photos to each
stop - like a photo map! Makes it easy to look back later and see what you did
in each city without having to manually write out everything.
Finding Cafes/ Restaurants
Yelp + TripAdvisor
Although I knew these apps existed, I never used
them until I was travelling this past holiday. Since we were travelling
around a lot of touristy areas, we wanted to make sure we still got to eat
authentic local cuisine. We used Yelp to find every restaurant we went to
on the trip and didn't have a single bad meal!
Packing
Packpoint
I personally prefer to just make my own list but if you struggle
to find what to pack, this app asks you a few questions about where you're
going, how long and what activities you will be doing. Then compiles a
packing list for you.
I'd love to know what your favourite travel apps are!
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