Travel Tips: 5 Travel Apps That You Need to Download

Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023
 

These days, it's almost impossible to travel without the help of a smart phone. From translating apps in a new country to navigational apps for finding your way around a new country, your camera app to collect memories to Facebook where you'll share those memories, apps can help you navigate a new environment, connect with your family back home, and communicate with the new friends you make while you travel.

Smartphones are a great tool for aiding travel and avoiding headaches. You can add ICE (in case of emergency) contacts to your phone, jot down a packing list so you don't forget essential pieces of gear or medication, and search for a place to find coffee near you with a few quick finger taps. 

Today, we're sharing 5 of our favorite apps that will help you on your next adventure:

1. WhatsApp

On quite a few of our international trips, we will use Whatsapp to communicate with each other, and help you communicate with your fellow travelers! It's a fee-free way of texting back and forth, sharing images, and staying in touch before your trip has begun, and even after your trip is over!

If you're hoping to arrive to your destination early, this is a great way to meet with other travelers from your trip and explore a new place together.

2. Facebook

If you aren't already on Facebook, we would really encourage you to join! Our private group, Friends of Adventures in Good Company, is a great space to connect with fellow travelers and ask questions about your upcoming trips.

This is where we announce online events such as our Armchair Adventures Virtual Book Club!

 

3. Google

The Google app isn't just a place to search the internet for all your burning questions; it offers a host of useful functions that can help you as you're traveling. Google Translate is one of the most useful tools an international jetsetter can have in her pocket, and the Google Lens function can help you translate a sign right in front of you - without having to type it into your phone. Simply take a picture of the text you need translated, and the app will do it for you.

4. Alltrails

The Alltrails app is a great resource for finding hikes near you. When you're traveling with us, you'll have a planned itinerary for your hikes throughout your trip, but this is a great app to use while training for your trip or if you want to continue exploring after your AGC trip is done. 

The Alltrails app is free, but does not include offline downloads and navigation with the free tier. To download hiking maps for offline viewing, you will need to purchase a yearly membership.

5. TPG App

If you're a frequent traveler, you likely have a collection of travel cards, points, and rewards at your disposal. It can be difficult to keep track of what you've earned, so you can do it all in one place with the TPG App. You can use it to track your credit card, airline and hotel points balances, and earn new points and miles effectively by getting in-app insights on when to use which card.

What are some of your favorite travel apps? Tell us in the comments below!

 

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