Going on a trip is one of the most exciting activities you can experience, but it can also be stressful. To make things easier, there are apps for Android that can help you plan and organize your next trip. In this article we will present to you the best applications for Android
1. PackPoint
We all need a little help packing, and PackPoint can do just that. Answer a few simple questions about your trip and PackPoint will create a customizable packing list for you, with recommendations based on weather forecasts, activities and whether you have access to laundry facilities.
It's easy to cross out items as they're packed or add more as you go. The standard version of the Packpoint app is free, but includes ads and in-app purchases. You can upgrade to premium for £2.49 on the Play Store or £2.99 on the App Store to remove them.
2. Google Translate
Are you worried about encountering a language barrier when you are abroad? Although the Google Translate app won't let you learn a second language, it can help you when needed. One of the most useful features is instant camera translation – just point your camera at a panel or menu and the app will translate it for you into 38 different languages.
Good to know: If you have an Android, you can use the Ok Google voice command to help you do translations!
3. AirBnB
If you're looking for vacation accommodation, Airbnb is the app for you. Find a home away from home with over 6 million choices in 191 countries. You can tailor your search based on price, neighborhood, and nearby amenities to ensure you find the best choices, whatever your tastes and needs. Save your favorite rentals for your future vacation and find new experiences to enjoy during your stay.
4. Google Maps
The days of the foldable map are well and truly over! With the Google Maps app , you can find directions to and from any location in the world, and you can even adapt them to different means of transportation. If you're unsure about your internet connection while you're abroad, you can download maps of the areas you're going to visit in advance for offline access.
You can also create your own "saved lists", where you can pin your favorite attractions, restaurants and bars, and view them on a personalized map. It's a simple, visual way to organize all your must-visit places, which you can easily share with friends or keep private.
5. SitOrSquat
SitOrSquat is probably the best app at the moment for finding toilets, since its database contains more than 105,000 toilets around the world. What's great about this app is that Charmin (the toilet paper manufacturer) is currently sponsoring it, which means there are funds to improve the app and attract new users. To find a toilet, simply search or use the phone's GPS to get results near you. The application can be downloaded for free on iPhone, iPod Touch and Blackberry.
Make your trip easier
With travel making a comeback, most people are taking advantage of the fact that they can finally pack their bags and jet off to lands of sun and fun. A lot has changed in the last couple of years, and when it comes to traveling, a lot has gotten easier.
For example, online visa application is now possible for Europeans traveling to many destinations such as Egypt, Vietnam, India, Kenya, etc. This means that the days of having to physically visit an embassy to obtain a paper visa are now over. Some countries, such as the United States and Canada, have in fact removed the visa requirement by developing an electronic travel authorization platform .
Besides making getting travel visas much easier than before, a slew of new or improved apps can really help ease the stress that often accompanies travel. Whether it's navigation tools, accommodation platforms or a network of nearby toilets, there's an app for everything. This may sound cliché, but it's true.
So much so that, as with most things, there are so many that it's hard to know exactly which are the best apps to have while traveling.
In summary, if you are hesitant about traveling in the post-Covid era, don't hesitate. Thanks to a host of new technological improvements to visa application processes, travel planning and navigation, traveling seems easier than ever. So what are you waiting for? Buy your plane tickets today?
