It’s easy to get a bit side-tracked when planning your trip overseas. Daydreaming about those laid-back balmy beach days or cosy winter nights, can mean that the tedious task of meticulous planning is often left on the backburner. Go the extra mile by taking the following into account to ensure that your plans run relatively […]
If You Don’t Speak the Language let Google Translate Google Translate(free on iOS and Android). This app can help you overcome some foreign language obstacles. Its simplest feature is the text-translation system— you type in text in a foreign language and Google will give you the English translation, or you type in English what you want to say […]
Bring Along a WiFi Router and Create a Hotspot for the Whole Family Bring along an inexpensive WiFi router. With a WiFi router and a local SIM, you can share a data package among your family. Everyone will have the connectivity and convenience of the internet as you travel and tour around. Use it for […]
When travelling alone, waiting at the airport can be a dull experience to say the least! There is only so much duty free shopping one can do before you are beyond bored. Cue the entry of Btrfly Lounge: Get App here “btrfly connects air travellers in real-time and real life. You can chat and meet […]
Update Your Phone’s Contact List with Places and People you Intend to Visit Whether you are using your regular phone or a travel phone, make sure to add the phone numbers and address of the places (hotels, restaurants, friends, business associates, airlines) and people you plan on visiting to your contacts or address book. This […]
If you on a multi destination journey it can be stressful trying to manage airline tickets, hotel reservation confirmation forms so why not let technology make it easier by using an app? Free programs and apps like Tripit can make building your itinerary with related details (address, phone number, rate, confirmation number, flight details, dates, […]
Choosing a restaurant when travelling can be daunting, you don’t want to be spending your travel time (and money) on poor experiences. There are a variety of apps that provide great reviews on restaurants. Try these when travelling around the USA. While traveling in the USA, Yelp has a good website and apps are available for iOS and […]
Trying to explain where you are in a foreign city can be very confusing for everyone. Also great for your family if you are going out for a walk, run, etc. Most of us use Whatsapp, and it’s simple enough to share your location via the app – another alternative if you are traveling or […]
When travelling in a new city, it is often difficult to find your way and when you get lost always great to be able to open Google maps and re-orientate yourself and get back on track. However mobile data roaming is expensive, and taking that path can end up costing you. I was travelling in […]
While there is free wifi at many hotels, coffee shops, the service can be slow and is not necessarily secure. Having extra high speed data on your phone can save time and frustration. In the case of some hotels that charge for wifi, using your phone’s data (if you are using a local sim with […]