4 useful apps when traveling abroad

As we all know, a trip isn’t spontaneous; unless you’re a seasoned adventurer. Most often, it takes weeks or even months of preparation in advance. To make the most of your vacation, we’ve put together a list of must-have apps that you absolutely need to download before you set off.

An app to learn the local language

Having a simple conversation to get oriented or to make friends with the locals can often prove difficult when traveling, so why not learn while having fun? Among the plethora of apps available on the market today, Babbel stands out because it offers excellent value for money. Babbel is the app for learning a foreign language from your smartphone. It offers simple and effective lessons in a dozen languages of your choice.
Available on iOS, As well as on Android, this application allows for progressive learning, both orally and in writing, provided that you devote at least 15 minutes a day to it.

An app to find structures around you

Have you ever found yourself in a new city or place without knowing where to go to enjoy your day or simply to fill up your gas tank? Most of us have probably already experienced this unfortunate experience. In fact, with Aroundme, With Cell Data enabled, you can search for services or businesses, as well as cultural centers within a 10 km radius of your location. Simple and ergonomic, you can estimate the travel time and access the route by choosing the bike, car, or foot mode.

An app for booking activities and tickets

Goodbye to the hassle of wondering what to do during your stay thanks to Getyourguide All you have to do is enter the name of the city you are in and the app will find the best activities nearby, plus it will make the booking for you. The app is simple and the content of each activity is very detailed, with the option to add an option if needed. Your ticket and the contact details of the provider are available on your mobile and you can access them at any time even when offline. Free and very comprehensive, the app also displays customer reviews to give you an idea of the quality of each activity.

An app to help you find your way

What could be more annoying than getting lost during a hike on an unmarked route, especially if your phone doesn’t have 4G coverage; you could end up spending a bad quarter of an hour in the middle of nowhere. Thanks to Maps.me, Don’t get lost anymore! Download the map of the desired location and create your offline itinerary. No internet connection required; it works thanks to your smartphone’s GPS. The app is free and offers, in addition to the route, information about nearby points of interest (hotels, gas stations, supermarkets, etc.).