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Travel apps: Don’t leave home without them!

By Caroline Yeung - 3 Aug 2019

Communication, Language & Conclusion

Communication

The cost to stay in touch is minimum depending on how you are connected (Wi-Fi/data). More often than not, everyone has their preferred apps, and they continue to use them even while on their trips like the WeChat, Skype, Line and WhatsApp.

 

Language

There was a time when you could not communicate in the required language while traveling in a foreign continent. These days, language apps provide a quick translation solution to enable social and business interactions a possibility.
 

Google Translate

Price: Free
Category: Tools
Platforms: Apple iOS / Google Android

Google translate app allows users to download the required language. The app’s ability to translate 103 languages online or 59 languages offline appeals to many. Aside from this, its instant camera translation provides a quick solution for comparison and purchase decisions.
 

Microsoft Translator

Price: Free
Category: Tools
Platforms: Apple iOS, Google Android & others

Another alternative to Google translate is Microsoft's free personal translator app for over 60 languages and is available for offline use too.

 

All Language Translator

Price: Free (Ads)
Category: Books & Reference
Platforms: Google Android

All Language Translator is different as it has voice in addition to text translation for 60 languages. Many users find this app indispensable for their business, travel and education needs.

 

Conclusion

Some may find the sheer number of apps intimidating at the beginning. A handful of them have good ratings or reviews, but this may not help first-timers. Exploration is the key for initial app selection. Then there are those users who may hesitate to switch once they start using specific apps. Just like initial selection, actual use also requires invested effort and time, and this is one key reason why many choose to stay with certain apps eventually.

Apps have also made us become more busy, and plugged-in while we try to stay efficient and organized. Most apps require you to understand or learn before actual use but over time, travelers benefit in many ways.

In reality, there are still many who do not use any travel apps, and they are traveling well. For others, these apps are considered to have achieved their goals if they make your trips, vacations easier and more enjoyable. So, which apps are you packing along next time?

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