Opinion / Technology

Making tavel easier with smartphone apps, but do they?

by Carlo Irlitti · Published 24th March 2015 · Updated 1st February 2023

There are some apps that are very useful while travelling and make the experience less of a worry and others that are just a waste of space. Traveller.com.au in a recent article mentioned ten apps that should make that easier.

Here’s the list:

TripIt
Packing Pro
Entrain
SleepSounds HQ
Wi-Fi Finder
Google Translate
Google Maps
TravelSafe Pro
Tripulator
Wikitude

Of all these apps the one that stands out the most is TripIt, which is free. There is also a paid version, TripIt Pro, but the free version has many of the bells and whistles that’s required to keep your travel plans in order. I’ve used TripIt and it’s great, but I’ve come to like another very similar app, TripCase (from Sabre), which is totally free and does not require a pro version. If you travel a lot and in particular for business then I would recommend TripIt Pro.

Carlo Irlitti

Editor

Ex-sports photojournalist and photographic-press agency owner and manager, Carlo is now an avid travel blogger. Although he hasn't traveled as widely as most, he will try his best to add as many new destinations he can while juggling home duties and caring for an elderly family member. Carlo has his opinions and advice he wants to share. If he's controversial or critical he hopes it's only so it generates interest and positive responses that will make travel better and more enjoyable.

Areas of Expertise: Photography (studio and on location), Photojournalism, Photo Editing & Archiving, Digital Photo Restoration