Travel Apps

The best Travel Apps for on-the-go

Apps can make your life easier in many ways when you're traveling - from booking accommodation to navigating unfamiliar areas. In this article, we've put together an overview of the most useful apps, sorted by categories such as accommodation, transport, finances, and campsites. Our recommendations are based on our personal experience and are intended to help you make your trip even more relaxed and organized.

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Table of contents

1. Accommodations

2. Transport

3. Navigation

4. Finances

5. Security

6. Communication

7. Travel planning

8. Health

9. Weather and disaster apps

10. Campsites

11. Others

**Please note that the information shared here is based on our experiences. Be sure to check current information directly with providers to plan your best possible travel experience.

Accommodations

• Booking.com: Offers a wide selection of hotels, hostels, and apartments worldwide.

• Airbnb: Offers private accommodation and unique overnight stays.

• Hostelworld: Specialized in booking hostels and youth hostels.

• Couchsurfing: Allows you to stay with locals for free and promotes cultural exchange.

• Agoda: is a global travel booking platform that offers accommodation, flights, and airport transfers. It features a wide selection, attractive discounts, and a loyalty program that offers additional benefits to travelers.

Transport

• Skyscanner: Compares flight prices from different airlines and travel agencies.

• Rome2Rio: Shows different transportation options between two locations, including plane, train, bus, and ferry.

• Omio: Offers bookings for trains, buses, and flights in Europe.

• Uber/Grab: ride-hailing apps available in many countries.

• 12Go: is a booking platform specializing in transportation in Asia, including trains, buses, ferries, and flights. It allows travelers to conveniently book tickets online and provides an easy overview of available connections and prices.

• Citymapper: Helps you navigate big cities using public transportation.

Navigation

• Google Maps: Comprehensive mapping and navigation features with an offline map option.

• Maps.me: Offline maps with detailed information, ideal for areas without internet access.

• Organic Maps: Privacy-friendly offline maps app based on OpenStreetMap data.

Finances

• XE Currency: Current exchange rates and currency conversions.

• TravelSpend: Allows you to track travel expenses and budget.

• Revolut/N26: Digital banks with favorable conditions for international transactions.

Security

• Safe Travel: Official app of the Federal Foreign Office with current travel and safety information.

• NordVPN: VPN service to protect privacy on public networks.

• 1Password: Securely manage passwords and sensitive information.

• Surfshark: Surfshark is a VPN service that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address to protect your online privacy and make browsing safer. It also allows access to geo-restricted content and blocks ads and malware.

Communication

• Google Translate: Translates text, speech, and images into numerous languages.

• Deepl: High-quality translations with a focus on accuracy.

• ChatGPT: Digital assistant for translations, text writing, and quick travel planning.

• WhatsApp: Widely used messaging app for text, voice and video calls.

Travel planning

• TripIt: Organizes travel plans and creates clear itineraries.

• PackPoint: Creates customized packing lists based on destination, duration, and activities.

• Polarsteps: Allows you to document and share trips with automatic tracking.

Health

• First Aid: First aid instructions for emergencies on the go.

• Travel Health: Information on health risks and vaccination recommendations for different countries.

Weather and disaster apps

• AccuWeather: Known for accurate weather forecasts worldwide and a user-friendly interface.

• Weather Network: Provides detailed maps of temperature, wind speed, and severe weather warnings, including hurricanes and storms.

Campsites

• iOverlander: Provides information on campsites, available sites, water sources, and more, ideal for overlanders and campers.

• Harvest Hosts: Allows overnight stays at wineries, farms, and other special locations, requires membership.

• Boondockers Welcome: Connects travelers with private hosts who offer free parking on their property, membership requires.

• AllStays: Large database of campsites, rest areas, and truck stops, with useful filters for different needs.

• WikiCamps: Available in many countries, offers information on campsites, free pitches, and leisure activities.

• Park4Night: Helps travelers in Europe find parking spaces, rest areas, and leisure spots, with tips from an active community.

Others

• ChatGPT: can be used as a digital assistant while traveling to quickly research information, plan travel routes or overcome language barriers. It helps with communicating with locals, writing messages and offers support for spontaneous questions or problems on the go.

• Google Drive/Dropbox: Cloud storage for important documents and photos.

• Speedtest: Checks internet speed at different locations.

• HappyCow: Find vegetarian and vegan restaurants worldwide.