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APPS

Appy travels

Gone are the days when we needed to cart maps, guidebooks and
itineraries around when we travelled. With seemingly infinite storage, our
smart phones can keep everything we need in one place. Make life on
the go even easier with these must-have travel apps for 2020.

Google Translate Duolingo Elk Currency Converter
For On-the-go translations For Learning before you leave For Keeping track of your spend
Price Free Price Free, with in-app purchases Price Free
Google Translate is a traveller’s best For travellers who prefer not to cheat with Elk Currency Converter is the fastest way to
multilingual friend. This nifty app allows you a translator, the Duolingo app gives you the convert currencies on your trips, picking a
to talk or type into the app in one language tools to learn a language before you head off suitable starting value and converting the next
and have it translated to your choice of on holidays. Duolingo means you are already 10 values to your home currency. You can
language. You can even translate text such as prepared to speak a little of the local lingo quickly judge how much a single croissant
street signs, menus and store signs via photos. and can hit the ground running. costs, or if you can afford one more!

Trip.com TripIt LoungeBuddy
For Making holiday planning easy For Keeping your itinerary organised For Finding in-airport amenities
Price Free Price Free Price Free, with in-app purchases
Trip.com allows you to carry your travel agent The must-have app for all travellers, TripIt is Tired in transit? LoungeBuddy loads all the
in your pocket. Researching, making and like a personal secretary on the go. The app lounges near you, including photos and lists
changing flights, booking hotels, tours and will keep you organised with all of your of amenities, and allows you to purchase
transport, receiving flight updates and more itineraries in one place. Simply forward your access all via a single app. Book ahead when
are all available in one handy blue square, confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com and you know you have a layover, or open it up
with a 24/7 live help service. the app will create a master doc for free. when you arrive to find out what’s available.

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