7 of the best apps for travellers in 2016
With the invention of smartphones travelling is nowhere near as difficult as it used to be.
And while some people may bemoan the way the process of discovering a new place has changed, there are certain elements of the old way of travel (like walking for two hours in the wrong direction without realising it) that we’re not really going to miss.
Here are seven must-have apps for anyone travelling in 2016.
1. Airbnb
No hotel booking site can match the diversity of Airbnb’s listings with rental options ranging from castles to vans, apartments, even watchtowers. You can download the Airbnb app through the App store here.
2. Google Translate
Google Translate features a new conversation mode what allows you to open the app, hold the device between two people speaking different languages and it translates the convo live. You can download the Google Translate app through the App store here or through Google Play here.
3. Skype
This is a handy way to get around the massive international call charges of mobile phone companies, with calls placed to other users of Skype accounts completely free of charge. You can download the Skype app through the App store here or through Google Play here.
4. TripAdvisor
Millions of travellers take advantages of the TripAdvisor system, using it to rank a range of restaurants, bars and hotels on a handy five star system to figure out what’s must-see. You can download the TripAdvisor app through the App store here or through Google Play here.
5. Yelp
Yelp’s another good app to go to for user-generated recommendations and also has a useful map feature to help you figure out how far away the nearest five star cup of coffee is. You can download the Yelp app through the App store here or through Google Play here.
6. Wi-Fi Finder
Data roaming charges can be ridiculous at times, but you can get around it with Wi-Fi Finder which allows you to download maps and figure out where there is a range of hotspots. You can download the Wi-Fi Finder app through the App store here or through Google Play here.
7. WhatsApp
This fantastic cross-platform messaging system makes it easier than ever to get back into contact with loved ones back home and is slowly rendering the text message obsolete! You can download the WhatsApp app through the App store here or through Google Play here.
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