Last Updated on February 26, 2021
3. XE Currency
Having a currency converter installed in your electronic device and always accessible is a must. Conversion can be very confusing, mainly if your math skills are rusty. And let’s be honest, they probably are. Knowing that one dollar is equivalent to 23,23 Czech crowns is not enough when you are visiting the Czech Republic. You need to know exactly how much money you are spending on your meals, transportation, accommodation, and souvenirs. Otherwise, you will end up spending way more than you initially thought. That’s why you must install XE Currency. After adding the currencies you want to convert to the XE Currency database, it can do conversions in seconds while being offline. However, it only updates the exchange rates when connected to the internet – rest assured, the rates won’t change significantly during your visit.
4. TripAdvisor
When you book a trip and start planning it in detail, you will inevitably end up using TripAdvisor. It is a great service that suggests hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions based on user reviews. But did you know that it also has a cool app that works just fine when you are offline? Let’s imagine that you are taking your girlfriend to Paris next month and neither of you has ever been there. Simply download the TripAdvisor app, search for Paris and save this popular city. The app will download reviews and locations so you can access all that information offline.
5. American Red Cross First Aid
Nobody wants to deal with a medical emergency while traveling. But it can happen. And if it does, you better be prepared to handle it. The American Red Cross developed a first aid app that can help you in those situations. It gives step by step instructions (via video format) that teach you how to deal with many common first aid emergencies such as allergic reactions, bleeding, burns, choking, etc. This app can literally be a lifesaver.
6. TripIt
In its most basic form, TripIt is a very useful tool that allows you to store and manage important documents such as air-travel tickets, car-rentals, restaurant and hotel reservations. It is important to have those types of files available at all times, even when your smartphone isn’t connected to the internet. TripIt can monitor your email and automatically sync any kind of travel bookings and updates, and it will also create an itinerary based on your reservations.
