There are few things more satisfying than getting away from the daily grind for a while and seeing on the world’s great cities, is there? If you are planning to make a trip in the near future then their are some essential smartphone apps will make sure that you do it in style.
Citybreaks by the Irish Times
This is a free iPhone and Android app which will let you find out all about the city you to plan to visit. It covers most of the big, popular destinations such as Amsterdam and Barcelona. As well as giving you tips on the places you can’t afford to miss it also lets you know where to stay and where to eat while you are there. A nice package which will get you started on the basics easily enough.
Google Translate
When you travel to a country where they speak a foreign language you don’t understand then you have two options; speak English very loudly and hope that the locals somehow understand you or take Google Translate on your phone. It covers a huge variety of languages and is free on both the Android and iPhone systems. You just say what you want in English and then get a translated reply. The most popular tongues come with an option to hear the translation as well as read it of the screen.
Free Wi-Fi Finder
If you want to stay in touch with the world which you are abroad then getting hooked up locally without paying a cent or a peso is a smart move. There are a few different apps like this around but this iPhone version is free and covers just about any country you could wish to go to.
Heathrow Airport Guide
If you are flying out from Heathrow then this app will provide you with all of the flight and planning advice you could possibly ask for. You can get it for the iPhone, Blackberry and Android and it is completely free as well.
Google Earth
For those people who like to see where they are going before they get there this is a fantastic app. Android and iPhone owners can get it free and plan their trips before they even leave.
Blackberry Travel
This free Blackberry app is a one stop centre for all of your travel details. It gives you the weather, local time, car rental options and lots more too.
Free City Maps and Walks
With this free iPhone app you get access to details on how to get around over 470 cities worldwide. If you love to walk but hate to get lost then this could be right for you.
WorldMate
Here we have an app which runs on the Windows Phone Live, iPhone, Blackberry and Symbian. It’s free and you can integrate all of your travel details on one place to keep yourself informed and up to date.
Wikitude
If you love finding out more about where you go then this app is great. It’s free on the iPhone, Android and Symbian phones. The image you see from your camera is overlaid with details on what you are seeing and where you are.
Weather + Free
You don’t want bad weather to ruin your city break, do you? This free iPhone app will make sure that you stay up to date with how things are going over there and will let you know whether to pack an umbrella or sun cream.
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