The apps I use for travel have evolved since purchasing my first smart phone 15 years ago! I’ve also learned some are tried and true, that I keep using year after year. The app usage also depends on my travel style for the year… will I be spending time in Europe or road tripping in the States. Beyond the non negotiable weather and social media apps used for travel… I hope you find these recommendations helpful!
1. The Vault
Hands down this is my most used app (not only during traveling, but on a daily basis)! It’s a secure spot to store all your passwords you need to function in life and during your travels.
2. Your Credit Cards
Make sure you have your personal credit card apps installed so you can check your charges and report a stolen card. Don’t forget to sign up for notifications before your trip – I get instant messages and can double check the charge while making my purchase.
3. Banking
Besides your credit card app, you’ll also want to have access to your banking accounts while you travel. Forgot to pay a bill, need to transfer money – you’ll be covered if you have your bank app and no access to a computer!
4. Airlines
Before your trip – install the airline app (or apps) of who you’ll be flying on. Check in online and have the convenience of a mobile boarding pass. You’ll also receive the quickest flight updates through the app.
5. Hotels
Hotels have made it so much easier to check in and make special requests through their apps (also handy if a last minute reservation is needed).
6. Travefy
This is the itinerary app/tool I use for all my travels and all the trips I plan for my clients. Besides being pretty… it’s so handy to have all my travel documents, itinerary, and plans in one place!
7. Uber
As Uber is used internationally (not all countries) – this is my go to ride share app while I’m traveling.
8. VPN Unlimited
It’s not an exciting app – but it’s a necessary one for your online and personal data safety! Before using public wi-fi – turn on VPN to protect your devices.
9. Currenzy
When you’re trying to figure out how much those Italian leather shoes are in dollars, you’ll be happy you have this app! 🙂
10. Translate
It’s nice to be able to look up short phrases or hello, you’ll endear yourself to the locals with trying a few words in their language.
11. Notes
Besides using this app on a daily basis – I also use it frequently when traveling. To cut down on my packing – I started keeping my daily travel journal in Notes.
What’s your go to app when you travel? Leave me a comment, as I’d love to hear!
Until the next adventure – bon voyage!
Kris
