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When my husband was traveling every week for work to foreign countries he is a great guinea pig with travel apps, here are a few of his favorite ones and I have included a few of mine as well.  Our favorite apps range from helping with flight info, foreign currency, and languages, to TSA info and keeping in touch with friends and family.  These are my favorite general apps for travel.

 

AIRLINE APPS

I always recommend downloading the app for the airline you are traveling on!

You will have up-to-the-minute info on delays, schedule changes, the ability to check-in for your flight, and more. All of the airlines have free apps in your app store. Don’t leave home without them!

 

MyTSA

This app allows you to monitor security checkpoint line wait times and airport delays. You can also post wait times to help other travelers! The app also has a “Can I bring?” section where you can type in a question and get a response. The app is full of information that will help make your travels and the security screening process smooth! They have a packing section, dress smart section, TSA Pre√, and more.

 

PACKING PRO

This is an amazing must-have travel app, especially for people that are obsessed with their packing! You can create lists or use templates they have already created; they also have sample packing lists for your reference. You can import / export lists, share lists among devices, print your lists, email your lists, and much more. This is a quick, simple, reliable, and completely customizable packing app.

 

GOOGLE TRANSLATE

Google translate is a great feature for both desktop computers and as an app on your smartphone.  My husband loves this app, and guess it – it’s free! Google Translate will translate around 103 languages by typing!  I am not even able to name 103 languages.  Can you?  You can speak, type, write, or use your camera to take pictures and the app will respond in the target language!  One of the best parts of this app is that it will still translate 52 languages offline when you have no internet!

 

XE CURRENCY

I use Xe Currency on my desktop and on my phone for checking currency exchange rates. This is a great tool for travel, both before you leave and during travel. Since currency rates can change daily, this is an excellent option for having the most up-to-date exchange rates. With the XE Currency App, you can access live exchange rates, view historical charts, and calculate prices on your smartphone or tablet. This is a free app and is available on a variety of platforms.

Hopefully, you will find these apps useful in your travels! Do you have any travel apps that you use for travel?  I would love to hear which are your favorite ones.

Happy Traveling