mickeysgal Posted August 18, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2014 What are you favorite phone apps that you use when traveling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted August 18, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Viber is the best one I've found as let's great call rates to non subscribers plus free for members Second is map my ride. Which will monitor where I go and what I've fine Great for walking ports and using up those calories the ship brings Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted August 18, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2014 flightaware is one I use frequently. Lets me track flights of friends. You can look back a few days and also check out historical departure and arrival times along with expected gate arrival and departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Angel Posted August 18, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I've used these apps and found them very helpful... Free Wi-Fi Finder -- So I can find hotspots world wide (even offline). Find Near Me -- Maps ATMs, restaurants, hotels, doctor's offices, pharmacy, etc. Spotted By Locals -- Over fifty cities around the world, with information from people who know the low down. Can be accessed offline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 18, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Trip Advisor. Many cities have downloadable info. CHP traffic. Because driving California freeways is an adventure in itself:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted August 18, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2014 ......I love using that little switch to TURN IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!......I'm on vacation.....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted August 18, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 18, 2014 TripIt Pro: keeps track of my tickets, reservations all in one place. Keeps track of any updates, flight changes… I can have my ICE people just access this info so they know where I am at any time on my trip. Google Translate: I can always be polite and say "please", "thank you" "where is the restroom" in the local language ;) It's also good for figuring out what a sign says. App Box Pro: has just about every little "thing" I can need - a good calculator, currency converter, measurement converter, tip calculator, flashlight, mirror, Google apps… Yelp - if I need to find a place to eat quickly. Parla's Rome - my favorite guide for anything food-related in Rome Delta's app - a must when flying Delta anywhere my credit union's app - access to my money wherever, whenever. AMEX - access to my accounts to know what is going on them, instant reporting if my card is lost/stolen… Apple's Maps (came with iPad Mini) or Google Maps - a MUST. find walking routes, find driving routes, GPS to use when driving… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_car Posted August 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2014 If I am driving and need gas, then Gas Buddy app is excellent. Lets you know location and gas prices of nearest stations to your location, and maps them for you. Really handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 18, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2014 We use skyep .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlynn Posted August 18, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I just started using Trover. Fun way to find things you may want to see in any given location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted August 18, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) the compass (not actually an app, but a part of my iPhone) Google maps XE currency converter Time Tape (like having multiple international clocks so you know time in different places) Flig******* (TRACKS FLIGHTS in flight) On The Fly (ITA Matrix of available flights) Trip Advisor (and Trip Advisor City Guides) Seat Guru Travel Nerd (maps of many airports) various translation apps various specific apps for the location I'm going to, especially maps of local transit or DK Top 10 attractions) Edited August 18, 2014 by calliopecruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaisonRose Posted August 20, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I LOVE LOVE LOVE SKY WALK (on my iPad) a must for cruisers,,, Flashlight Rome2Rio maps a trip with alternative ways to travel, including metro and bus lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted August 21, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) U pack it.. It's an app to help you pack. Love it! Edited August 21, 2014 by celebrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted August 21, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Word Lens. No data connection needed and language packs are free now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted August 21, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Word Lens. No data connection needed and language packs are free now. Wow! Very cool app. Thanks for the recommendation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted August 21, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Word lens works so-so in my limited experience but I think it might help you make reasonable guesses about words you don't recognize. Block fonts (e.g., signs) work better than weird fonts (e.g., menus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted August 21, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Haven't used it out of the country, but when in other cities here at home, 4Square. We pretty much always get some good deals and perks when using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbanrenewal Posted August 21, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2014 GPSmycity They have both free walking tours themed for sights, shopping, restaurants etc, and a purchasable version to customize your walks. I've saved money on self-guided tours on 4 continents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted August 21, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 21, 2014 GoodReader, we use it copy copy everything we can think of, maps, confirmations, descriptions etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted August 21, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Another vote for Tripit. I just have the free version, and it's great! I'm thinking hard about getting Tripit pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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