Apps that every great traveler should have on their phone

In today’s society, we are basically glued to our phones. We use them consistently all day, checking our social media apps, finance apps, or even playing games.

When traveling to different countries, there are some apps that will make your vacation or trip much simpler.

Let me break down a few of these apps, the purpose of them, and why you should consider downloading them the next time you travel.

Google Translate, aka a traveler’s best friend. In case you run into any language barriers; this app is ideal. It supports fifty-eight different languages via text.

<img width="200px"alt="tripadvisor" src="/images/tripadvisor.png"/>TripAdvisor makes it easy to find top destinations and attractions. You can find places to stay, eat, and anything else you would need on your trip. They even provide customer reviews and contact info for each place.

Hopper can help you find the cheapest flights possible, and even help you save some money along the way. You tell them where you are from, where you want to go and then the app shows you a calendar of the upcoming year with predicted flight prices.

PackPoint, an app that shows you what to bring based on the length of your trip, weather conditions, and the activities you have planned. This app can take the stress out of last-minute packing and feeling like you don’t know what to bring.

WeCovr app is a handy app offering on-demand insurance coverage when you're travelling or living abroad. If you're in the UK, you can also get other types of coverages such as life insurance or car insurance right in the app.