Travelling used to be significantly more complicated a few years back . Whether you traveled domestically or internationally, your bag would always be full of clunky items, like guidebooks and paper maps.
Technology has significantly impacted Travel in bthe last few years and our new must-haves when going on a trip are a little different now.
The five apps on this list will lighten your physical load, and help you celebrate the highest points of your trip for years to come.
NYC Subway 24-Hour KickMap
Apple
This app is a good alternative for the transit apps available for many major cities. It’s true that standard map apps have recently added transit directions as a function, but standalone apps are still superior in terms of features provided.
This app, for instance, can serve you information about different delays or route changes that a more general app would not. It also has an offline map, which enables you to plan your next move even if you don’t have a good internet connection.
iTranslate
Amazon
If you’re traveling abroad, it’s always must to have a couple of translation apps handy.
iTranslate lets you speak in your native language, and then translates what you’ve said into the language of your choice.
The app supports 42 languages, saves the phrases you use most frequently, and allows you to easily send what you’ve translated to another person via text or social media.
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Textgrabber
Apple
On-the-go vocal translation is an incredible achievement, but sometimes you’re faced with a task where a text needs translating. If you’re face-to-face with a menu or sign in a foreign country,you can rely on TextGrabber.
The app requires you to take a picture of what you want translated, scans the photo for text, and translates it into the language of your choice. As a plus point, you don’t have to use this app for translation, you can also use it to turn static, analog text into editable, digital text.
Obscura Camera
Apple
If you know you’re only going to be in your destination of choice once in your life,Obscura Camera is recommended highly. It’s a camera app that gives you significantly more fine-grained controls over the pictures that you take, which can make a big difference in different settings.
Using this app can be the difference between capturing a cherished memory and a missed opportunity.
Dark Sky
Apple
If your trip includes a multi-hour tour of a city, it’d be nice to know the exact chance of rain falling at each stop. Dark Sky’s highly specific forecasts get granular enough to do that, and as someone who hates walking in the rain, it’s an absolute must-have.
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