mTrip (iOS, Android)
The mTrip travel guide app is available for most major cities around the world. mTrip offers offline maps for when you don't have an internet connection. Another feature allows you to send virtual postcards to friends and family via email or Facebook. mTrip also creates a day-long itinerary based on the types of places you like to visit, such as museums, parks, etc.
TripAdvisor (iOS, Android)
This is an extremely popular app for travelers. It includes very practical features from flight search to hotel hunting. The biggest support of TripAdvisor is that it allows users to preview the place they want to go.
TripIt (iOS, Android, Windows Phone)
Not everyone knows that TripIt is an application that was awarded "Best Travel App on Phone" in the framework of the Webby Awards. That reputation is enough for you to consider equipping this application for your mobile device right now. You just need to forward all confirmation emails from airlines, hotels to plans@tripit.com, TripIt will create a schedule on your phone for your reference.
Speak and Translate (iOS)
For many people, language is a barrier when traveling abroad, but with the help of smart mobile applications, this obsession is probably no longer as... deep as before. Besides dictionary lookup applications, you can use an application called Speak and Translate with the ability to translate in real time.
Users can use Speak and Translate through two input methods: typing and voice. Speak and Translate is also highly appreciated for its ability to read sample phrases/sentences after translation to support users in communication. It is known that Speak and Translate currently supports about 100 languages.
Surfline Surf Reports (iOS, Android)
Surfline Surf Reports is one of those rare apps that gives you hot surfing spots.
Surf Reports is one of those rare apps that gives you great surf spots near you. It also gives you access to 180 live cameras showing the surf conditions in real time where you are interested. Surfline Surf Reports gives you a complete set of information including videos, photos, and reviews of great surf spots.
Another important feature is that this application can forecast wind direction, waves, and tides, etc., helping you play sports more safely. However, if you use the free version, the forecast will only be displayed for 3 days. In case you are an official member, the weather forecast can be up to 17 days.
Like a local (iOS)
Like a local is a travel application that provides a list of addresses of hotels, restaurants and famous places in the place you plan to travel. In particular, you can also use this application even without an internet connection, all you need to do is just download any city when there is internet and it will be stored on your smartphone.
Foodspotting
Foodspotting will be an extremely realistic menu so you don't miss any delicious dishes.
Foodspotting is the perfect app for famous signature foods and how to find places that serve them in almost any country in the world. It allows you to find the best food in your city, rate the food right on the app and share it with friends and other travelers.
UNESCO World Heritage
This is the only app on this list that costs money. UNESCO World Heritage costs $4.99, but it’s not expensive at all when you get a comprehensive list of UNESCO World Heritage sites with over 900 sites and 650 illustrations. You can browse by country or by type of site.
