The Internet has revolutionized travel and smartphones have become indispensable companions for anyone who wants to travel the world. Thanks to the applications, you can do almost anything: book train or plane tickets, book a hotel, navigate around cities and tourist areas to find the main points of interest or translate from one language to another. So for all those who plan to go on holiday on the phone this summer, here are the main applications useful when travelling
Applications related to transport
A journey begins first with the booking of a train, bus or plane ticket. Omio is an essential application as it helps to find the best options to travel from one point to another in Europe. This transport comparator allows everyone to find the ideal way to get to their place of residence, according to their criteria, which can be speed as well as budgetary constraints. For anyone who chooses to take the car, Waze is the application you need to have on your smartphone at all costs. It is a collaborative GPS. In addition to guiding you on the way to your destination, the application allows you to know everything that is happening on the road in real time. These may include works, accidents or police checks. If traffic is disrupted, it also changes the route to save you time. Yes, the important thing when you go on a trip is to arrive as soon as possible to enjoy it! There are also the movements that take place within a city. In large cities, it can quickly become a headache to know which metro or tram line to take or simply the streets to walk or cycle to get from point A to point B. That's where Moovit comes in. This personalized travel guide accompanies you throughout your journey, whether you decide to walk, cycle, take the bus, tram, subway or even the train. All the steps are communicated to you, and they take into account the disruptions. The big plus is the ability to receive an audible alert on your phone when the station you are about to leave is approaching, even when the phone screen is locked
Other useful applications during a trip
Okay, Google Translate does not always translate accurately, but the application is useful when you go to a country where you know nothing about the language. Some will say that there is always a way to make yourself understood through gestures and other indirect means, but the Google translation application allows you to get out of complicated situations every time and we appreciate it. In addition, there is the possibility of translating online and offline. In this regard, having access to the Internet when you are abroad is not always easy, and not always included in the packages. Wi-Fi Space allows you to connect anywhere in the world, searching for the networks available around you and of course communicating passwords. These are constantly updated by users. What about the services in all this? Yes, when travelling, you always need useful information, such as which hospital is closest, which gas station is open in the area or where the next ATM and supermarket are located to buy supplies. AroundMe shows a complete list of services by category, depending on where you are located. Clever! Clever! It is difficult not to talk about accommodation when it comes to travel. A priori, everyone has taken care to book their hotel(s), campsites or cottages in advance. Except that some people have an adventurous soul and decide to book for only a few days or decide at the last minute to extend a stay. For these travellers, the Airbnb application has become an indispensable tool. In a few clicks, it allows you to find all the available housing around a specific location and there is even the possibility of applying a whole range of filters such as the type of housing, the price range or even certain desired equipment.
