There are so many applications you can use in mobile app stores that it is extremely hard to decide what you want, what you may need, and what is pointless. Obviously, there are some standard apps that you will want to have that you probably already have downloaded because you use them every day.
But there are a few travel-friendly apps to pack into your holiday suitcase that you need to download before taking off on a trip. Let’s take a look at some of the most important so you can get them downloaded and set up today.
- Air BNB – If you travel at all, this application is one of the most useful apps you can add to your phone. It allows you to book an Air BNB in any part of the nation, which can get you into anything from a loft to a studio to a house. It all depends on what you want and what your budget allows you to afford.
- Banking App – In today’s online tech world, these apps you should already have downloaded and should be using regularly. If not, find the specific app for your bank, credit cards, and lenders and download them so you can access them when needed.
- Home Security App – The great thing about having a mobile device is that you can attach it to a number of your smart devices at home, including your home security system. It is a great way to ensure things are safe and secure while on a trip, so you do not have to stress about it when gone.
- Gambling App – One of the most fun ways to spend time while in transit is to download a good gambling app that offers you an opportunity to play some free slots. It is a great way to kill some time, and you may even be able to win some grand prizes if you are lucky enough.
- Mobile Game App – Another app you need to download on your mobile phone is a game. Whether it is something that you play regularly or something like solitaire to keep your mind busy, it is imperative when you are in transit, such as on the plane, to have something to keep you occupied. Find something you can download and play without using Wi-Fi or Cell Plan Data to ensure that you can play it anywhere in any location.
- Citymapper – This handy little app will be helpful when you are wandering around a new city. It will show you, on a map, how to get to your destination. It will also show you bus stops, train stations, and their schedules, so you can time your stops and plan your day.
- Communication – Depending on where you are traveling, the cell service you usually use may not work. You should have a backup way to get ahold of your family and friends, such as Telegram or Facebook Messenger. Anything that will allow you to connect with the other members of your trip or those at home who may be worrying about you.
There are many more apps that you may find useful or necessary, but you get the point. You need to have some apps for entertainment, navigation, and access to places to stay or tickets to buy. It all depends upon where you go, what you are doing, and who you have with you, but the bottom line is still the same.
You want to be safe, be efficient, and enjoy your trip without having to deal with any of the issues that like to arise when you are trying to have fun. Having a plan in place, apps downloaded to help, and entertainment, when needed, will help the trip go much more smoothly.