Essential Apps for Travel

Some of us might be the tiniest bit dependent on technology, and for certain among us, having Google maps with a built-in "you are here" has been life-changing. Here are some of our favorite apps for traveling.

• Flight Update Pro: Provides flight status, gate numbers, Google Map flight tracking, and FAA alerts.
• Babelingo Translated Phrases: An 11-language phrasebook for easy communication when you’re abroad.
• Recommended Kid Games: Keeps kids amused during long plane rides.
• Currency: Provides up-to-date exchange rates and a currency converter. 
• Word Lens:  An augmented reality app that translates in real time and space.
• TripAdvisor:  Take a "virtual walk" through your destination and get interactive hotel reviews along with restaurant and activity recommendations. 

(Be sure to check out our tips on avoiding roaming fees when traveling abroad.)

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