Travelling without additional problems: top useful apps and services for successful and safe trips

It's impossible to imagine a modern person's everyday life without a smartphone. And even more so a traveler. This is not surprising because the gadget can become not only a means of entertainment but also a faithful assistant.

Of course, there are many apps that will make your vacation better. Read below to find out which apps you should install.

Getting to your destination

• MapsMe

An alternative to Google Maps that works offline. All you need to do is download the map when your phone is connected to Wi-Fi and select the desired country or location. That's it. You can use the app whenever and wherever you want.

The assistant will help you navigate the terrain, find accommodation, a hospital or a cafe, and create a list of favorite points of interest. By the way, you can also leave feedback on the places you've visited.

• FlightAware

No surprises on your flight! Track your flight in real time, find out about delays, and get reminders that it's time to go to the airport.

Finding a common language

• Duolingo

A translator and phrasebook are great, but learning at least some basic phrases before you travel is a must. And this app is free to use. If you memorize at least a few dozen words, can say hello, thank you, and ask for directions, you will be even more likely to get help.

• DeepL

A more accurate online translator than Google Translate. You can use text input, voice input, or take a picture of the page and translate it without any problems.

Getting your bearings

• Triposo

Your personal little guide. It will suggest the nearest attractions, provide brief information about them, and help you choose which one to visit, taking into account the weather, time of day, and other parameters. It works offline.

• TripAdvisor

Recommendations for travelers are in your pocket. Locations, hotels, restaurants, excursions. And all this with descriptions and reviews from tourists from all over the world.

• Yuggler

A useful app for parents. It will tell you where to go with your child. There are filters based on location, interests, and age of the child.

• AroundMe

AroundMe will help you find a bank, a hospital, a movie theater, a grocery store, a gas station, and other necessary facilities nearby.

• Wi-Fi Map

With this map, you can actually find free internet and passwords shared by kind people.

Car services

• EconomyBooking

Car rental in 150 countries. Allows you to rent a vehicle and explore locations at your own pace.

• Uber, Bolt, or Lyft

International taxi services that operate in many parts of the world.

• Parkwhiz

An assistant in finding the most convenient and profitable parking spaces.

• Waze

Up-to-date information about the traffic situation and search for the cheapest gas stations along your route.

• Radarbot

The app saves travelers from fines due to ignorance of the rules in a new country. There is a radar sensor that notifies you of traffic and speed limits for different types of vehicles.

To be prepared for anything

• XE Currency Converter

A currency converter that always shows the current exchange rate.

• Trail Wallet

A wallet for traveling. It helps you keep track of expenses, create categories, and plan your budget.

• Weather Underground or The Weather Channel

An accurate weather forecast. With these apps, no rain will be sudden and nothing will ruin your plans.

• First Aid by American Red Cross

An app from the Red Cross that contains instructions, videos, and tips on how to provide first aid in emergency situations. We hope you won't need it, but you should download it anyway. Situations vary, so it's better to be safe than sorry.

We've put together an extensive selection of online and offline helpers. We recommend installing these programs so that the trip goes without unpleasant surprises.

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