Backpacking has many bucket lists. After all, you can set yourself free, immerse yourself in foreign cultures, and see the beauty of the world.
Nowadays, you’ve probably got your smartphone with you to keep in touch with friends and family back home, to keep your social media updates, and to snap some photographs, so the memories of your travels last forever.
There are also many useful travel apps that backpackers should download to make their lives on the road easier.
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Owners Direct
The Owners Direct App is a fantastic app for anyone on the road; it allows you to search for holiday rentals worldwide by simply tapping into your current location.
It informs you of the facilities available at each rental, including the number of rooms it accommodates, and provides ratings and reviews from previous guests. You can also contact the owner for additional information or to plan your stay down to every last detail.
The HomeAway & Owners Direct App provides you with all the tools you need to plan, book, and manage your stay without wasting time, allowing you to spend more time exploring. What’s more, it’s completely hassle-free.
You can even save your searches, so if you can’t make up your mind just yet, you can delegate with your fellow backpackers and then book whenever you wish.
FlightBoard
For just £2.99, FlightBoard will immediately turn your iPhone or tablet into an arrivals or departures board for any airport around the globe.
The app covers 4,000 airports and 1,400 airlines worldwide, and it is updated every five minutes to regularly check the departures and arrivals from any said destination. You can also quickly switch between boards at different airports in various countries.
You can also share your flight information with others via Twitter, Facebook, and email, so if anyone is waiting for you, they will know where to meet you and be updated on any delays.
Packing Pro
Undoubtedly, one of the most stressful things about traveling is packing. The Packing Pro app will give you suggestions on what to pack based on whatever trip you’re taking.
If you’re not yet convinced, the app has won awards for its usability, and it syncs with your PC, allowing you to edit your lists using Excel, Numbers, or Google Docs.
An extensive catalog features more than 800 items for children of all ages, including sports, food preparation, and even religious items. The list will provide you with items you need to bring based on the number of adults and children traveling, the duration of your trip, the current temperature, and your destination.
XE Currency
Obviously, if you’re traveling, you’ll likely be traveling to countries with different currencies than those of your last and next destinations. XE Currency keeps you up to date with current exchange rates and can be used to calculate prices in shops or restaurants.
It also ensures that you can get the best deals available and that the currency exchange displays the correct rates, double-checking to ensure you’re not being fleeced.
Foodspotting
Everybody knows how frustrating trying to find somewhere to eat can be when you’re hungry, and if you aren’t familiar with the area, this can often take some time.
The Foodspotting app is specifically designed for this purpose and utilizes GPS to locate restaurants in your vicinity. It will provide you with a slide show of nearby restaurants, accompanied by some mouth-watering pictures and customer reviews, so you can check if you want to eat there.
It also features a map mode, allowing you to find your chosen eatery with ease. Wi-Fi Finder is an app with a similar concept and is extremely useful if you’d like to use any of the above without them eating up your data.
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This story was brought to you in partnership with Owners Direct.
