We live in the culture of apps in this day and age. With thanks largely to Apple, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to apps, made more appealing with (mostly) low prices. Its popularity continues to grow: In just 30 months' operation since July 2008, the Apple App Store has reached the unbelievable milestone of 10 billion app downloads.
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Get away
from it all…but keep connected, just in case ;-)
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For digital travellers, check out these 7 highly-rated travel apps, some of which can be added to your
digital device absolutely free (mobile data charges may apply):
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Find WiFi
hotspots wherever you go
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When you have a packed itinerary, you won’t
want to waste time war-walking trying to find available WiFi. With 300,000
locations in 140 countries, you can zoom into WiFi ready places for instant
connection, and is a great way to avoid roaming charges.
(Download now)
(Download now)
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You didn’t
think of leaving without switching on my automatic feeder…right?
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Saving
Grace (Free)
Designed to take the stress out of packing,
users can check off against pre-set items or add your own. Grace also lists
important tasks from travel insurance to emptying the fridge, so you won’t
worry about forgetting Fido's food when you reach the airport.
(Download now)
(Download now)
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Sometimes, the
money changer doesn't have a digital exchange board
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XE
Currency (Free)
With over 5 million downloads, it’s no
wonder travellers rely on it. The app converts every world currency on-the-go,
is free, simple and compatible with both smartphones and older generation Java
phones.
(Download now)
(Download now)
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Eat like a
local and don’t walk past that recommended but little-known restaurant.
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BuUuk (Free)
Another free app to brighten your day.
Travellers looking for food and drink in Asia, Australasia, Middle East and
South Africa can search its growing database. Enjoy a smorgasbord of cuisines
and search its ‘New’ and ‘Offers’ sections for discounts.
(Download now)
(Download now)
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There are
890 World Heritage sites, and we may only remember a few.
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UNESCO
World Heritage by Harper Collins Publishers
A bit costly, but when you have flown all
the way overseas, you don’t want to miss a world-famous archaeological or
heritage site by missing its street because you weren't aware it was there!
(Download now)
(Download now)
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Shanghai
Metro is the longest metro system in the world
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Shanghai
Metro App by Communicarta
When you step into the largest metro system
in the world, it’s best to have the handy Shanghai Metro App on your side. It
features bilingual text and audio, Google Maps, journey planner, and as the
clearest Shanghai Metro Map to date, could be a lifesaver on your trip.
(Download now)
(Download now)
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Art on the
Tokyo subway
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Find!Tokyo
by Enfour, Inc. (Free)
If locals can occasionally be lost in
Tokyo’s efficient metro, what more visitors? With Find!Tokyo, you enjoy a full
scalable Tokyo train and subway map, navigation, nearby places of interest, and
best of all, it’s all accessible offline as the content is already in the app.
(Download now)
(Download now)
Know a good travel app? Share with us by commenting below! Our travel community could do with insights that would enrich and benefit all fellow travellers!
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