The best travel apps

In a hyper-connected society where smartphones are ubiquitous, traveling is something that can also be done with the help of digital tools. We have therefore selected for you the best travel apps that will make your life easier during your holidays or trips:

In this article

• 1. To prepare your trip
• 2. To find accommodation
• 3. To get around
• 4. To manage your money
• 5. To communicate
• 6. To find activities

1. To prepare your trip

👉 Travel advice - This application is a mobile version of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. With it, you can access all the useful information about your destination country: safety, health, transportation, etc.

👉 Pirate Travel - A real gold mine for good deals, this app offers you travel deals at very attractive prices. The only condition is to be flexible with your dates.

👉 SkyScanner - A very good flight comparator! Tip: enter "everywhere" as your destination city to find the cheapest destinations from your departure city.

👉 TripIt - A very practical tool for organizing your trip, which will also serve as a reminder. Organize your stay in a few clicks, and also find a converter, local weather, and many other features.

2. To find accommodation

👉 Booking - The essential application for all travelers. Indeed, Booking brings together more than 600,000 establishments where you can stay, in France and all over the world. The number 1 online booking application will be more than useful for finding your accommodation.

👉 Airbnb - Do you like to meet new people, sleep in unusual places, or do you want to save money on your vacation accommodation? Airbnb will be more suitable for you than Booking. Reserve a house, an apartment, or just a room with a host, even at the last minute if you need to.

👉 Couchsurfing - Another mode of accommodation for this application, which allows you to find people who are willing to provide free accommodation. The goal? To meet new people, exchange ideas, and discover new cultures.

3. To get around

👉 Citymapper - With this application, find the itineraries you need, accompanied by real-time information (bus schedules, metro schedules, tram schedules, etc.). The Citymapper app is mainly used for urban travel.

👉 Uber - The globally known VTC platform is often very practical abroad. Are you tired of walking, or exploring the city where you are? In two or three clicks on your phone, your driver will be there ready to drive you!

👉 Maps.Me - Are you traveling by car abroad? Maps.Me is the GPS application that works without needing an internet network.

4. To manage your money

👉 Trip Coin - With this application designed specifically for travel, you can manage your vacation budget in real-time.

👉 XE Currency - Abroad, you will always need a converter application. For your purchases, XE Currency can be very useful.

5. To communicate

👉 WhatsApp - This is one of the most commonly used applications for communicating with loved ones when abroad. WhatsApp allows you to send messages for free from anywhere in the world, provided you have a Wi-Fi connection.

👉 Google Translate - A translator is an essential tool when going on vacation in a country where you do not speak the language. Google Translate can save you in certain situations.

👉 Instagram - The number 1 photo social network, Instagram is a great platform for posting your travel photos and sharing them with your loved ones, friends, and even your family.

👉 Fizzer - This application allows you to send postcards to your loved ones in a few clicks. Create a postcard with your photos, personalize it, and the application takes care of printing and sending it for you. Service cost: 1.50€.

6. To find activities

👉 TripAdvisor - To find reviews on hotels, restaurants, activities, etc., TripAdvisor will satisfy you. The application brings together more than 70 million reviews, giving you a wide choice to find what you are looking for.

👉 Yelp - Similar to TripAdvisor, Yelp is a database of reviews on almost anything you want. You can also find forums there.

👉 Beetripper - Meet people from all over the world who will show you their city and live like a local.

 

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