Before your next travel, these are the apps that you should download before you set off:

www.tripadvisor.co.uk/apps

TripAdvisor


Some of their reviews might have been deemed fake from hotel competitors or accommodation providers. However, this is a one big place to find out which tourists spots to avoid. They do offer the best places to eat, and we use it like to make a better informed choice.


www.hostelworld.com/mobile-app
Hostelworld



The younger group who still qualifies to book a hostel and just backpack all the way, so this app is a must. Be pampered with more than 30 thousand hostels from 180+ countries, there is an easy interface to help you make a quick booking right away. Boast to have more than 3 million reviews, that's the value they offer!


www.skype.com
Skype


What you need is a wi-fi connection and the best part about Skype is it is FREE. Whether it is to report that you're safely landed into another part of the world, to your family or to contact new travel companions, this is a great app to also hunt for the nearest hotspot!


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Hyperlapse


Create amazing time lapse videos with Hyperlapse. Using Instagram’s in-house stabilization, Hyperlapse shoots polished time lapse videos that were previously impossible without bulky tripods and expensive equipment. When you shoot a time lapse video with Hyperlapse, your footage will be instantly stabilized to smooth out the bumps from the road and give it a cinematic feeling. Capture an entire sunrise in 10 seconds—even from the back of a moving motorcycle. Walk through the crowds at an all-day music festival, then distill it into a 30 second spot. Capture your bumpy trail run and share your 5k in 5 seconds.

Features:* Shoot handheld time lapse videos in motion— while you're walking, running, jumping or falling.
* Smooth out your video for cinematic quality with automatic stabilization.
* Speed up your hyperlapse to be up to 12 times the speed.
* Share your videos seamlessly on Instagram and Facebook or save them to your camera roll to share anywhere, anytime.
* Start filming immediately with a simple design that gets out of the way of your creativity
* Download and start capturing. No sign up or account required.
Faster, easier navigation feature. The only issue is that not all features are available in all countries.
The Google Maps app for Android phones and tablets makes navigating your world faster and easier. Find the best spots in town and the information you need to get there.
• Voice-guided GPS navigation for driving, biking, and walking
• Transit directions and maps for over 15,000 towns and cities
• Live traffic conditions, incident reports, and automatic rerouting to find the best route
• Detailed information on more than 100 million places
• Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, museums, and more
- Activities you plan on doing
- What you need for an international trip
- Warm weather clothes
- Cold weather clothes
- An umbrella if the forecast calls for rain


iOS / Android
Google Maps



• Comprehensive, accurate maps in 220 countries and territories


www.xe.com/apps
XE Currency


Some cities you will be visiting might not be using the same currency (like Euro), so to convert, XE can be an easy to use converter.


www.fodors.com/mobile-apps/travel-phrases
Travel Phrases


How many ways can you ensure your pronunciation is correct? This app provides essential tips for 22 languages with audio pronunciation, enough to help you kickstart a conversation with the locals.


www.packpnt.com
Packpoint


Pack well with this app:

- Business or Leisure travel


www.thecloud.net/free-wifi/get-the-app
WiFi FastConnect


Avoid expensive roaming charges. This app helps all holiday makers by locating Cloud hot-spots nearby. We do not have to tell you why you need faster connection, do we?


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Trover


Trover is the app for travelers. Satisfy your wanderlust with a stunning collection of geo-tagged traveler photos. Create visual bucket lists of where you want to go. Post photos of your own discoveries and join our global community.