Travelling is one of the most exciting things in the world, but getting to the desired location can be a little be boring, especially if you’re travelling alone. Fortunately, now that we have mobile phones we don’t have to be that bored, as there are millions of fun apps that can be downloaded for free. Some of them will really make time fly.
In addition to fun apps for killing time there are many apps which can be where helpful when you’re travelling. Whether you need help finding a hotel, a flight, a restaurant, or simply finding your way in a new and unfamiliar environment, there’s an app for it. And these are the apps that you must have if you are travelling.
Slotomania
Nothing makes the time fly faster than playing online casino games. Ask any player if they feel the time passing and they will tell you that they could go for hours thinking that they have been only playing for few minutes. These are the best options for iPad, but if you don’t feel like playing for real money on your mobile casino and would prefer to play just for fun while you’re on the road, then Slotomania is the right app for you.
- Over 140 games;
- Many bonuses and promotions;
- More than 14 million players from all over the world.
Playtika’s Slotomania is definitely the most popular social casino app. It can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices from Google Play and the App Store respectively and it features high-quality slot games, including: Enchanted Oz, Return to Wonderland, Despicable Wolf and many more.
New players who download Slotomania are entitled to a great 10,000 coin Welcome bonus. Bonuses and giveaways are offered every 3 hours.
Currency
If you’re travelling to a new country, chances are that you will need to exchange currency. Even if you’re using your credit card and you don’t need to actually change money in an exchange office, you will still want to know how much money something actually costs, by converting the value into your currency. Currency is a simple, yet a very useful app.
- Over 150 currencies available;
- Up-to-date exchange rates;
- Very small app, could be downloaded instantly and doesn’t take a lot of space.
There’s no need to explain how this app works, it is very easy to use and straightforward, but will definitely help you on your travels.
CityMaps2Go
Finding your way back to the hotel, or to that fancy restaurant that you plan on going, might be some of the most challenging tasks in a city you are completely unfamiliar with. But you don’t have to worry, you can download CityMaps2Go and have carefree journeys for the rest of your life.
- Covers more than 150 countries and over 50 million locations;
- 20 million users;
- Features pictures.
With this app you will be able to search for specific locations, or simply check the most popular locations in the area where you are situated. You can even book hotel rooms directly from the app. It includes fully accurate maps which can be accessed even when you’re offline, so you won’t need to pay huge roaming costs for using mobile internet abroad. The app is available for iOS and Android.
WiFi Finder
One of the most difficult things when you’re abroad is finding a good and free Wi-Fi spot. Especially because you can’t use your data plan, as it’ll cost way too much. And we live in a time when having an internet connection is one of the top priorities. That’s where WiFi Finder steps in. This app will tell you exactly where you can find a free Wi-Fi spot.
- More than 550,000 locations in over 140 countries;
- Can be used offline;
- Provides directions to discovered Wi-Fi connections.
The app is very easy to use and over 5 million people are already using it to find free Wi-Fi connections when they are travelling. It has a simple design, and it is very user-friendly.
GateGuru
If you’re travelling a lot, you’re probably used to the fact that you often have to spend hours at the airport. It could be that you’ve arrived early, you have a connection flight, or unfortunately your flight has been delayed. GateGuru provides you with valuable airport and flight information.
- Information on airport food and amenities;
- Real-time flight status notifications;
- Rent-a-car booking.
This app also provides other useful information, like airport weather information, estimated waiting time at check-out terminals, as well as airport maps. The app has been recommended by numerous media outlets like NY Times and USA Today.