Traveling around the globe is one of the best experiences you can have, and not only does travel broaden the mind, but it makes for some of the most fun and memorable experiences you will ever have. This article looks at the modern-day applications (apps) that you should be thinking about taking with you on these travels.
Pre-planning
There are just so many mobile applications that you should be using to plan your next trip, from Trip Advisor to Lonely Planet guides, that will work on both Android and Apple. These should be the apps you look for to start any globetrotting adventure. Having an idea about traveling is great, but using one of these apps to price, plan, and predetermine your trip is the most sensible thing to do. Who knows, it may take you a while to save up and make it a reality, but you can start using these apps as soon as you have the idea to track progress and eventually get you to the destination you want to visit. Some of these apps will also provide links to other apps for places to stay, places to eat, entertainment where you are, and even immigration and customs apps for those crossing borders.
Maps
The use of navigation apps and software has become commonplace around the globe. Mainly used when people are driving to a destination, apps such as Google Maps, Waze, or Map Quest are also great when walking. If you’re looking to get somewhere on foot while traveling, then having one of these map apps is a must. Check local travel advice to see which app is best suited for where you intend to travel, i.e., has the most updates and is most used in the area.
Bus, train, and airplane timetables
Once you’re on the move, you should look to download and use a global timetable and travel times app. Apps like Omio have tried to put all the timetables that you could possibly need in one place. It can be a bit bulky and time-consuming to get to your specific timetable and city guide, so you could also download an app per city that you go to and just use the local apps and timetables. That may be easier to load and display.
Entertainment
No matter where you travel and how you intend to get there, there are always some downtimes or unplanned waits and delays. Or the never-ending bus trip without much to look at, where you will need a solid and reliable form of entertainment. Many travelers take an entertainment app of their choice with them and thus are ensured of being able to access their form of chosen fun whenever they need to. Online casino games, especially blackjack online, have proven incredibly popular and serve to provide the globetrotter with hours of fun and entertainment should they need it. Blackjack is a common game for travelers, the rules are easy, and the game is straightforward to play. You may even be surprised at the number of other travelers who also play at an online casino while they wait for the next stage of their journey.
Travel can be amazing, but generally only if you are well prepared and have planned well in advance. Having some of the apps mentioned above will go a long way to making your next travel experience a much more enjoyable and stress-free one.
