Proper planning makes all the difference between a rushed, stressful trip and a restful, worry-free vacation. Luckily, smartphones and tablets are here to help thanks to the apps they offer: from trip planners and itinerary generators to online marketplaces for accommodations and establishments, crowd-sourced reviews and more. Here is the selection of apps we think could be of great use for travelers.
Flush – toilet search engine
Phoro: www.b12patch.com
Flush is a fast and simple toilet finder. It has a slick interface with beautiful animations and transitions inspired by material design. The database of tens of thousands of public toilets is stored on the phone for fast and offline access! Search for a location as well as pan on the map and the app will show you the nearest public toilets. Tap on the map to get directions provided by Google Maps. The database is constantly expanding and the app will also inform you whether there is a fee, whether you require a key and whether or not they provide disabled access.
Kindle
The Kindle app puts millions of books at your fingertips. It’s the app for every reader, whether you’re a book reader, magazine reader, or newspaper reader—and you don’t need to own a Kindle to use it. Choose from over four million Kindle books from the Kindle Store or enjoy popular magazines.
Read: Useful Advices on Travelling by Plane
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app that lets you to send and receive messages without having to pay for SMS. This app makes chatting and video, image, and voice notes sharing on the go quick, effortless, and fun.
Instagram
Photo: fw-daily.com
For many users, Instagram is more than a simple application to create photos and apply pretty filters: it's a new way of expressing themselves and staying in touch with other people who share their interests. Instagram, one of the most popular filter photograph applications for iPhone that differs from the rest and has created an entire social network of users, has finally arrived for the Android platform for the enjoyment of all mobile users that own this operating system.
Vert and Unit Converter
Vert is the most amazing, efficient, elegant unit and currency converter. You can personalize it to meet your requirements at its best. Let it be students, people of business, worldwide travelers, rock climbers, anyone who uses on-line recipes or shops on-line, etc.
Splitwise
Splitwise is the best way to share bills and make sure that everyone gets paid back. Splitwise keeps a running total of debts—from the last three grocery runs you made to the Friday happy hour that your roommate sprung for. When you’re ready to pay up, a simple PayPal transfer is all it takes to settle your debts. Use Splitwise not only to split household or bar bills with roommates, but also to figure out costs for a group vacation.
Touchnote
Use your photos to create and send REAL personalized postcards: it is the easiest way to share memories, and make someone's day. All cards include free worldwide postage.
WeatherPRO
Photo:
The worldwide weather app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and Co. WeatherPro features seven-day forecasts and reports for over two million locations worldwide. Whether you check the weather for work, sports, travel or simply to plan your day or the week ahead, WeatherPro is the only weather app you will ever need.
Mandic magiC
Mandic magiC is a social network for public WiFi passwords.So what are public WiFi passwords? WiFi passwords are the ones required to access public WiFi networks at restaurants, hotels, cafes, etc. where you typically have to ask for a password before using the network.
Read: Useful tips for visiting Ukraine
AroundMe
AroundMe quickly identifies your position and allows you to choose the nearest Bank, Bar, Gas Station, Hospital, Hotel, Movie Theatre, Restaurant, Supermarket, Theatre and Taxi. AroundMe shows you a complete list of all the businesses in the category you have tapped on along with the distance from where you are.
MAPS.ME
Get instant access to detailed maps of all countries from anywhere in the world! No internet connection is required.
You can find deals, book your flights and hotels, get help finding public restroom, and get out of town with these useful travel applications. Best of all, nearly all of them are free.
