Traveling, for business or pleasure, is part of life. The biggest challenge during these travels is making the best use of time and money. The need to cram most of the activities, sightseeing, enjoyment and work (for business trips) within the limited period of time you have, will require efficiency and for that, you need to take the help of apps.
Yes, there are thousands of apps to help you experience efficient and hassle free traveling and knowing about them will make your future trips better than you imagined.
GasBuddy
One of the best app options which will save both time and money by providing up-to-date gas prices. With the help of crowdsource technology, this app will direct you to the nearest gas station and show the gas stations with the lowest gas price. It is free for both iOS and Android.
Uber
With its availability in 66 countries and 507 cities, this app will put a stop to your transportation worries. You won’t have to depend on public transport system or local taxi service. Uber will provide access to efficient transportation with safe cashless transactions. The app is free for both iOs and Android, but the rides are not.
TripList
Packing for a trip is a nightmare for most people, as forgetting something important always happens. If you are terrible packer, then TripList is the app you need. Here you can create packing lists for trips which can be saved for the future. Moreover, you can plan tasks and set reminders to complete them as well. The app is free for both iOS and Android, though only the basic version.
WifiMapper
This app, that is free for both iOS and Android, will help you find free Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere in the world. It has access to a database of about 500 million Wi-Fi networks which ensures that you can find one. Additionally, the app provides information on the venue and the history of the strength of that particular connection. If you are worried about surfing internet on public Wi-Fi, then using VPN or Virtual Private Network will be the smartest thing to do.
MyTSA
This app, for both iOS and Android, is from the Transportation Safety Administration which provides you round the clock access to air travel information. Here you can find info like restricted items, real-time waiting status at security checkpoints and such at any airport. There is the TSA Precheck program which will let you speed through the security check process.
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