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Travel apps for a smoother trip
World Airport Taxi
Leaving the airport is the start of your vacation adventure – but dealing with unknown cab drivers can be confusing and sometimes put a damper on the excitement. Who to choose? And more importantly, how much is a fair price?The World Airport Taxi will help you with that last bit, telling you how much a cab should cost to take you to the popular destinations from over a thousand airports in over 2,000 cities in the world.
Smart Maps
What makes Smart Maps worthy of its name is the fact that it’s an offline solution. Stored on your device, it’s perfect for avoiding data-roaming charges, or if you’re having trouble getting a connection. Maps are available for more than 30 major cities in both Europe and North America, and you’ll also find maps for six cities in Australia and New Zealand. Drop a pin on your favorite spot to find it easily next time you’re in town.
For iPhone users, there is also real-time GPS tracking capability.
OS: iOS
Price: €3 per city
Foodspotting
If you’re the type who has a hard time visualizing dishes, Foodspotting might be for you. Forget restaurant reviews and instead check out photos of the actual dishes taken by travelers who got there before you.
OS: iOS, Android, Windows
Price: Free
BringFido
BringFido will help you plan a trip that’s a bit more memorable for both you and your pet. Find dog-friendly: accommodation, restaurants, parks, and beaches. (For iOS, but the website is also helpful).
OS: iOS
Price: Free
Google Translate
Google Translate makes reading everything from street signs to menus as simple as point and shoot. Direct your smartphone’s camera towards the mystery text, press scan and voilà, you’re suddenly fluent.
AllSubway
The best thing about the really good apps is that they’re deceptively simple. AllSubway gives you maps to over 200 subways around the world – and the Bratislava tram! It just doesn’t get any simpler than that.
OS: iOS
Price: €0.92
TripIt
Not the most organized person in the world? TripIt is your own personal travel manager, keeping you on time and on course. All you have to do is send your confirmation emails, and they take it from there.
OS: iOS, Android, Windows, Blackberry
Price: Free, or €0.92 for Pro
What3Words
The entire world has been divided into squares that are 3X3 meters, with each one given a unique address that consists of three words. This makes locations easier to remember and share when meeting.
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