TRAVEL TIPS: Top Travel Apps You Should Know.

Mobile technology has revolutionized traveling. Traveling through the
world has completely changed with today's technology, and we're here
to help you with insider tips on which apps are a must have!

There are more apps and websites than ever to help you plan and
organize your trips. I'd like to share with you some general thoughts
on apps, and my favorites.

Local Transportation:
Many major cities across Europe have their very own app with an
offline map, metro and bus routes and even live schedules. Wherever
you find yourself, it's very likely there's one available for free or
as little as a dollar, so check them out!
( Android)

TripIt:
is a free software that lets you organize your flight travel. Ever
show up at the airport, and they ask for some long-lost booking number
or confirmation code? This takes care of that and organizes all the
information you'll ever need about your travel plans in one convenient
app. As soon as you get the confirmation email from whatever airline
you book on, forward that email to plans@tripit.com, and it
automatically populates all the crucial information from terminal and
airline to departure/arrival times. It even keeps track of your
various airline rewards programs.
( Android/ Apple)

Currency:
lets you keep track of fluctuating conversion rates throughout your
semester so you know exactly how much that fancy dinner equated to in
US dollars.
( Android/ Apple)

Word Lens:
exhibits an incredible technology that recognizes and translates
letters visually in real time on screen into whatever language you
designate (that's the idea at least). They've added a load of
languages recently including Spanish, French, Italian, German,
Portugese and more.
( Android/ Apple)

Mint.com:
is a great way to budget while abroad, and it also lets you keep track
of your balances while on the fly. You can even set up alerts for when
your balance drops below a certain threshold to avoid overdraft fees.
( Android/ Apple)

Kayak:
is well-executed cheap flight search engine. I'm still a bit old
fashioned in that I don't purchase my flights directly on the phone,
but it does let me do a quick comparison of whatever flights available
within my search criteria. I'll then bust out my computer if I see a
price worth jumping on.
( Android/ Apple)

iRail:
lets you search the Eurail database for train timetables. Much like a
flight search engine, it lets you prioritize by number of stops and it
also routes you on a visual map so you can compare your most direct
options. Still a little buggy, I'm hoping that the app will come in to
its full potential with new updates.
( Android/ Apple)

HostelWorld.com:
This mobile app has come a long way in the last few years. It's easy
to research and book hostels directly on your phone, just as easy as
you would on a desktop.
( Android/ Apple)

Text+:
allows you to utilize wifi networks to send texts to your friends back
at home. Free for you and free for them.
( Android/ Apple)

Runtastic:
does a great job of helping you map out your runs in unfamiliar cities.
( Android/ Apple)

Weekend Student Adventures:
helps you find some of the best kept secrets in cities across Europe
by giving itinerary suggestions and recommendations for sights,
restaurants, hostels, nightlife and more.
( Apple)

Pin Drop - Map Places:
You can pin interesting locations you want to save, and add notes,
tags, share, collaborate with your friends. So if you go out, take
photos or scouting and end up forgetting locations, you have now an
app to mark the spots.
( Android/ Apple)

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