Smartphones put a whole world of information at our fingertips, which has never been more helpful than when exploring a foreign country. Here’s 5 apps that will make your journey a little bit easier.

All apps are free and work on Android and iPhone/iOS.

https://medium.com/p/best-5-apps-for-travel-942241ed058

MAPS.ME
This app allows you to download entire regions or countries for offline use (using the OpenStreetMap dataset). While the app isn’t as polished or feature-complete as Google Maps, it does provide turn-by-turn directions.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapswithme.maps.pro
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/maps.me-offline-map-navigation/id510623322

TripIt
The app will display a single timeline for each trip, listing every reservation from flights to hotels to tours. While the app will help you stay organized while planning, it’s also incredibly helpful while on the road.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripit
https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/tripit-travel-organizer/id311035142

Rome2Rio
Rome2Rio is the ultimate resource for comparing your options for inter-city transportation. Plug in two cities and Rome2Rio will show you the different modes of transportation available to you.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rome2rio.www.rome2rio
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rome2rio-find-out-how-to-get/id569793256

WiFi Map
The WiFi Map app lets you access an invaluable database of WiFi networks and passwords. The app displays a map of your current location with all nearby reported hotspots. For any hotspots that are in range will give you the option to connect automatically with the password in the database.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.wifimap.wifimap
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wifi-map-scan-get-fast-internet/id548925969

Google Photos
Google Photos provides unlimited backups of all your photos and videos to the cloud. The mobile app will effortlessly back up your media in the background.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos
https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/google-photos-free-photo-video/id962194608

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