Old Town, San Sebastian, Spain
An iPhone is an invaluable tool for those afflicted by the wanderlust. Not only are there iPhone apps for planning all of the details of a trip, but also for those moments during a travel session when you might not know your next step (or how to get out of your current travel circumstances). If you want to use your iPhone to its greatest potential, and have a penchant for globetrotting, you will be pleased to find that there is an app (or hundreds of apps) for that. Here are five cool iPhone apps for travelers:
Say Where. Just as the name suggests, all you have to do to use this app (once you download it) is to hold down the on-screen phone button and “say where” you are. As a result, you will get a variety of returns related your current location, including traffic reports, Yellow Pages listings, and Yelp reviews. If you’re already a fan of Yelp, then you will be pleased to know that you won’t have to access the Yelp app separately (you won’t even have to download it) to access all of its handy features when you use Say Where.
LingoLook. Need a translator? Or the at least the ability to tell the waitress you are allergic to peanuts? This iPhone app is for you. Simply access the simple flashcard-style interface to view common phrases in Japanese, Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian and more. Even more, by simply clicking on a phrase, you can hear it spoken aloud, so as to avoid the common trappings of incorrect pronunciations.
Battery Boost Magic. If you are a frequent traveler, then you know how impossible it is to keep your iPhone charged everywhere you go. This awesome app allows you to monitor your battery usage when it is most important, itemizing battery drain levels associated with each task you might use your phone for so that you can prioritize.
Sit or Squat. Have you ever been in an unfamiliar place in desperate need of a restroom and with no clue as to how to get to one? Having to “go” makes it pretty hard to concentrate on finding a bathroom, doesn’t it? (Funny how that works.) This practical app solves that conundrum for you, putting an entire database of free restrooms right at your fingertips.
Kayak. Plan your entire trip – including flights, accommodations, dinner reservations, car rentals and more – from one interface with this convenient app. Even more, Kayak provides users with itinerary planning tools that can help you plot out your entire trip from start to finish.
Travel much? If so, your iPhone can be your best travel partner. Download these apps and you are well on your way to being a real professional when it comes to smart travel.
About the Author: Tyree Lebarge is a huge fan of technology and loves using his iPhone to streamline his life activities. He’s a computer specialist who enjoys helping others learn to make computer backups, undelete lost files, and install antivirus software.
