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7 Apps You Must Download Before Your Next Trip

Ragini Mehra

Last updated: Apr 3, 2017

Once you’ve figured out the logistics, booked your holiday and made that ultimate travel check list, it’s time to take charge of your safety. A smartphone with some useful mobile apps will help you with flight schedules, last-minute hotels, safety, directions, translations and more.

Here are 7 apps you must download before your next trip:

1. PackPoint

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PackPoint helps prepare a customized packing list as per your travel needs. Once you enter a destination, this mobile app takes into account the weather, location, your trip duration your travel activities before recommending what to pack.

Available on iOS, Android and Blackberry

2. FlightAware Flight Tracker

Track any flight status with this live flight tracker and be prepared for delayed or pre-poned flights. Search by airline, flight number, route, city or airport code and track the status of your flight real time. If you’d like, you can turn push notifications on for arrival and departure details.

Available on iOS, Android and Windows

3. Google Maps

There’s nothing like Google Maps when it comes to finding directions and exploring new places. The app helps you with live traffic situations and the best routes available (with voice-guided GPS navigation) for travel by train, bus, car or foot in every city in the world. These highly detailed maps can be referred to even when you’re offline with Google’s Offline Maps app.

Please note that Google Maps will always give you the shortest route, which may not correspond with the best road conditions. It is advised to check with locals for directions along the way.

Available on iOS, Android, Windows and Blackberry

4. MakeMyTrip

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Whether you want to book a hotel last-minute or wish to explore flight and rail prices for commuting, you can do it all on the MakeMyTrip mobile app. The app also offers holiday packages and expert recommendations for various destinations across the world. Don’t miss the special deals section for exclusive discounts on your holiday bookings.

Available on iOS, Android and Windows

5. Google Translate

Overcome language barriers as you download the Google Translate app before travelling. This mobile app allows you to translate text and greetings in over 90 languages including French, German, Japanese, Swedish, Bengali and Telugu, to name a few. What’s more, you can now use your camera for instant translation in 26 languages!

Available on iOS, Android, Windows and Blackberry

6. Skype

Staying connected with friends and family back home is of utmost importance while travelling. Share your favourite travel moments, pictures and stories over free video calls, voice calls and messages when using Skype. The user-friendly interface allows you to stay in touch without much effort even in emergency situations. However, Skype needs to be installed on respective devices to be able to make or receive calls or messages.

Available on iOS, Android, Windows and Blackberry

7. Zomato

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Food and restaurant finder apps are a must, especially when travelling alone. Give in to those food cravings and pick a restaurant of your choice on Zomato where you can find places by location and other search filters. Browse through menu, photos, millions of reviews and star ratings before picking a restaurant. Zomato is available in 10,000 cities in India and over 20 other countries including Australia, the US and the UK.

Available on iOS, Android, Windows and Blackberry

Download these mobile apps right away if you haven’t already to make the most of your holiday!

Would you like to recommend any other great apps you’ve used while travelling and were helpful? List them out in the comments section below.

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An avid animal lover, Ragini is mostly busy taking up animal welfare initiatives at shelters, on the streets and on social media. When not spending time with animals, she loves to travel, write and play the Keyboard.

Comments

Chirag Aggarwal | on 18 June 2018

Thanks! Ragni Mehra for sharing such useful mobile apps. These apps are the great hacks to overcome the travel pressure and get the services without much hassle. MakeMyTrip is already in my device, rest other need to install. Once again thanks.