Life has become simpler and travelling less confusing. With the technological revolution, instead of carrying maps around and asking locals for directions, you can get through your trips easily with just two things, your phone and an internet connection.
Travelling to foreign lands has become more accessible, with many apps helping you plan your trip, communicate in different languages, find accommodations, and stream movies/shows.
If you plan a trip to the Philippines or other parts of the world, apps make travelling a breeze. For example, Uber and Grab help you find rides, Airbnb helps you find accommodation, and VPN apps allow you to stream different streaming services like HBO Max in the Philippines. Here is a list of apps you should have that would make your trips to the Philippines easier and more relaxed.
HBO Max
Watching movies and shows to kill boredom while travelling requires good streaming services. HBO Max offers an entertaining and vast library of HBO originals and movies and shows from other networks.
So while you are relaxing in your hotel or taking a long flight, watch some of your favourite movies and shows on HBO Max in Philippines.
Skype
There is a point on trips when being far away from home for an extended period can make you feel homesick, and a call back home can fix that feeling to an extent.
With skype, your family is just a phone call away, instead of postcards away like before. Since skype is also a free app, this won’t be an added cost to your travelling budget and will help you get the comfort you crave by watching your family.
Uber
Uber will have your worries about finding a ride covered. With one tap on your smartphone, you can get a driver and travel wherever you want. Uber operates in many countries, especially in urban cities, making it a comfortable and familiar experience.
You can see your driver’s location, picture, license plate, and info through the app and share your location on your social media so that others can see your location for safety reasons.
This is beneficial for those people who travel alone, as this can put their worries at bay and more focus on enjoying sightseeing.
Hopper
Searching for flights, finding the best time to go, budget-friendly tickets, and seeing flight availability can become frustrating and confusing.
Hopper does the job for you by compiling a list of available flights according to your schedule, budget, and the required time frame.
With 11 international airports and a good amount of domestic airports, travelling by air is the best course of action for Filipino destinations.
Google Translate
Learning a word or two before travelling to a foreign country is best. Google translate is the app for the job.
You can’t become perfect in a foreign language with a few lessons, but google translate can help you understand foreign writings by scanning them in real-time so that you are never stuck in some place.
You will definitely need google translate if you travel to cities such as Santa Rosa or Tagaytay etc.
Triposo
This app does not require Wi-Fi and can be used where you get no Wi-Fi signals. Triposo can bring plenty of travel guide information and other helpful information regarding where you are travelling from multiple thousand sites and bring them to you.
Since it works even when you don’t have wifi, this app is convenient when touring the landscapes of Mount Pulag or the vast national parks.
XE currency
Currency rates constantly fluctuate, and not keeping up with the latest stats can have you spending at a loss.
XE currency is one of the most respected apps and will always let you know the currency rates in a country. This can help you see the currency rate of the Philippine peso and will let you know how much you are spending on a certain thing according to your currency rate.
Wifi Map
In today’s world, wifi is a must-have, and many businesses know its importance. Hence they offer wifi to their patrons. With the help of this app, you can find them.
All you have to do is boot it up, and it’ll use your location and tell you the location of the nearest wifi spot around you. Wifi networks in the Philippines vary vastly in different locations, so with this app, you can find spots where you get the best signals with wifi.
If you want to stay connected, this app will be a lifesaver and save your data from being exhausted.
Airbnb
Airbnb is an app that many travellers prefer to use to find a place to accommodate. Airbnbs can be more comfortable and less pricey as compared to hotels.
If you are travelling with a larger party, you can find reasonable accommodation for you, plus the more people, the better the accommodation and prices.
Snapseed
Traveling and not taking pictures? That’s more of an impossible thought. While taking photographs, some pictures may feel a bit bland, or the camera quality might not do justice to the scenery.
This is where Snapseed comes in use, helping you bring life and vibrancy to your pictures, making your moment look perfect with all its editing tools, and, of course, making it Instagram-worthy.
Being on long train rides or plane rides can become tedious at some point, and having something to read can help you pass by the time just right.
Pocket saves your reading material offline, and you can use this app to keep yourself busy during your long commutes.
Conclusion:
With all these apps, you are set to have a comfortable journey in the Philippines with most of your worries taken care of with the apps mentioned in this article. So plan that long-awaited trip without hassle or be a digital nomad and travel the world with solutions to all your travel needs literally in the palm of your hand.
