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By: Kathryn Casna

Imagine you’re a leasing agent who just converted a prospect into an applicant with about 5 minutes of work. Or a property owner seeing a 60% boost in in-person tours and a corresponding decrease in vacancies. It feels pretty good from all sides, doesn’t it?

That’s the power of self-guided apartment tours.

Below is everything you need to know about self-guided tours, and how they can transform the way you show apartments and attract applicants.

What are self-guided home tours?

A self-guided property tour is a technology-enabled property tour where guests can enter and inspect a home or apartment without requiring the presence of a landlord, or an agent. Self-guided tour technology such as smart locks and smart sensors help future residents tour a home directly in a safe and secure process.

The best self-guided apartment tours empower prospects to explore community amenities and units at their convenience, while offering opportunities for leasing agents to add personal touches and streamline post-tour communications.

Investing in self-guided apartment tours, or SGTs, can require some upfront work and a bit of capital. But if you create good ones, they’ll pay off by attracting more prospects, improving occupancy rates and boosting your site team’s efficiency.

What’s the difference between a self-guided apartment tour and a virtual tour?

A self-guided tour is an in-person visit to your community, while a virtual tour is created using video or still photos. Self-guided tours give potential residents the chance to see your community for themselves, helping them feel confident about their decision to apply for a unit.

Virtual tours are a great tool for piquing interest, but they might not show the prospect everything they want to see. They can’t tell how the afternoon sun shines through the living room window or how good the water pressure is.

Virtual tours are best used as a tool to help get prospects on-site, but a self-guided tour can help seal the deal. Not only do prospects get to physically be in the space and get a real feel for your community, but you can also collect contact information when they book a tour.

How exactly does a self-guided apartment tour work?

No two communities are exactly the same, and no two tours are, either. Self-guided tours will vary depending on the technology you use, the way you communicate with prospective residents, and what happens before and after the tour. But there are a few things that all SGTs have in common.

Ideally, prospects are able to book a tour online without any assistance from your team. Most people interested in touring your community on their own will also want to set up the tour without any help or hassle. If your staff has to set up or approve a tour before it takes place, you risk frustrating prospects and bogging down your staff with busy work that could easily be automated.

Most communities offer two ways to book a self-guided tour: by scheduling it ahead of time or dropping-in. Prospects who schedule ahead of time might find your booking tool on your website or via third-party websites like Zillow or ApartmentList. So make sure your booking link is easy to find.

Drop-ins will likely already be at your community or on their way when they decide to book a self-guided tour. So make your tours fast and easy to book from the car using a website that’s designed to be visited from a mobile phone, and add signage with instructions at the main entrances and leasing office of your community.

Qualification

Since you won’t be qualifying prospects in person, many SGT systems include a qualification process before giving prospects access to the community. There are two main ways to qualify a lead.

ID check. The least intrusive ID checks take photos of a state-issued ID, then compare them to a live photo of the prospect to confirm their identity. This typically happens after the prospect arrives on-site to ensure the person who booked the appointment is the same person standing outside your gate.

Credit card. The other way to qualify a lead requires a credit card, which can be a turnoff for some prospects. Often, you’ll have to charge a small amount to the credit card to use it, which essentially makes the prospect pay to take the tour. And paying for an apartment tour — even a single dollar — can seem unfair to an apartment hunter. The benefit, for you, is that you’ll have the prospect’s credit card on file to safeguard against damages to your property. But there’s no way to know if the person who books the tour is actually the person who takes it.

Self-guided tours officially begin when the prospect gains access to your community. You’ll need to provide access to the individual unit(s) the prospect wants to tour, as well as any access-controlled spaces like fitness centers, pool areas and the main gate.

The simplest way to streamline access for SGTs is to use smart locks throughout your property. However, many site teams get by just fine with smart locks only in shared areas and tourable units.

Some communities use lockboxes that contain all the necessary keys a prospect needs to move about. There’s the classic lockbox that you can hang next to the lock itself, and then there are smart lockboxes that prospects can open using their own smartphone or an interface at your property.

Once a prospect gains access to your property, they’ll need to navigate to the unit and any amenities you want to show off. Most self-guided tours have a map on the tour app or website. The best SGTs track the location of the prospect’s phone and deliver tour narration or helpful content when appropriate. It’s like having one of your staff share points of interest, which can feel very personal and helpful.

The low-tech solution here is to set out maps, arrows and other physical signage around your property. This is an inexpensive option, but it requires maintenance and upkeep from your staff.

Post-tour follow-up

After a prospect tours your community and returns any keys or key fobs, your team can follow up with them. You might send them a survey to find out what they liked or disliked about the tour, giving your staff the opportunity to address any concerns in follow-up communications. You can also prompt the prospect to fill out an application or reach out to your team with additional questions. If the prospect doesn’t take action, you can follow up with them using the contact information they provided when they booked the tour.

The apps, technology and hardware behind self-guided apartment tours

While it’s possible to implement low-tech self-guided tours, doing so risks making a poor impression with prospective tenants who are accustomed to smart technology in their daily lives. Generally, you’ll need a few key elements to offer a quality self-guided tour while maximizing your site team’s time.

Phone apps/websites

According to a 2021 Pew Research study — the latest of its kind — 85% of Americans have smartphones. To leverage this common tech for your self-guided tours, you’ll need a website or an app that’s designed to be viewed with a smartphone. Whichever route you go, the solution should include tools for scheduling, ID verification, access control, wayfinding, tour narration and follow-up. You can build a solution by combining multiple tools, but most proptech providers have an all-in-one solution to make this easier.

Additional features you should consider are live chat or a chatbot, the ability to white-label the website with your own branding and colors, and full integration with your CRM and PMS.

Smart locks

Smart locks eliminate the need for prospects to carry around physical keys — and the need for your site team to manage them. Leasing professionals won’t waste time wrangling and organizing physical keys in between tours, and you won’t risk losing keys when prospects accidentally walk away with them.

There are two types of keyless smart locks:

Numeric smart locks allow the prospect to type in a unique access code. This helps you confirm that the prospect actually showed up for their tour so you can follow up with them later. Typically, they receive this code as soon as they confirm their ID outside your community.

Bluetooth smart locks don’t use codes. Instead, prospects use their smartphone’s Bluetooth to connect to the lock and confirm digital credentials. Some Bluetooth locks also have a numeric keypad, allowing for access by either method.

Lock boxes are a good choice for communities that don’t have smart locks installed throughout their property. A classic lock box holds one set of keys, and every prospect unlocks it by entering the same code. You can hang these lockboxes at units, on gates and near amenities.

You can also combine key access with your mail package system. Your team will leave keys in small lock boxes in your mail room, and prospects can access them via a keypad or smart hub . When the prospect leaves, they’ll replace the keys and close the lock box so the next person can access them.

If you’re looking to transition to self-guided tours without a large up-front investment, lock boxes can be the answer — or at least a temporary solution. However, your site teams will still need to keep track of physical keys on the property, which could limit your options for after-hours tours and decrease overall efficiency.

Monitoring equipment

Most site teams appreciate the ability to monitor a tour without looking over a prospect’s shoulder or secretly trailing them around the property like a CIA agent. In most cases we recommend installing motion and contact sensors inside your tourable units instead of cameras.

Motion sensors sense movement within a unit. Having just one in an apartment alerts your staff when there’s someone in the unit. Having multiple sensors can help you understand how prospects move through a unit and where they spend the most time.

Contact sensors are installed on doors or windows in the unit. They tell your team when the prospect enters and leaves the unit. They can also alert your team if a door or window is left open so you can secure the unit manually if necessary.

Cameras are used by some communities instead of (or in addition to) sensors, but we recommend using them sparingly, if at all. Being on camera can make prospects feel like you’re watching over their shoulder, which might make them more timid about opening all the closets or lingering in the space to fully imagine living there. If you must use cameras, limit them to entrances and shared spaces.

Unlike smart locks, sensors and cameras are relatively easy to install and move between units. You could purchase one or a few sets of sensors, and move them between vacant units as necessary if you want to limit your upfront costs (and have the maintenance support to do it).

The Benefits of Self-Guided Apartment Tour Tech

Self-guided tours can be a game-changing investment for multifamily communities. Prospects appreciate their convenience, site teams appreciate the ability to focus on other tasks, and owner/operators love the impact to their NOI. But what, specifically, are the benefits of implementing SGTs at your community?

Why prospective residents prefer self-guided tours

Renters love self-guided tours for 4 reasons:

1. SGTs are flexible and convenient

Modern renters don’t want to alter their routine to make it to your leasing hours. They want to tour apartments on nights and weekends — the times when many site teams minimize coverage or close up completely.

If a prospect has to take time off work to tour your community, it doesn’t endear you to them. With self-guided tours, prospects can schedule tours on their own timeline or even on a whim if they happen to be driving past your leasing office after work.

2. SGTs deliver a better picture for your community

While your leasing agents might be friendly and knowledgeable, a tour guided by them can feel awkward for some apartment hunters. Many feel timid about fully exploring a unit or your community with someone looking over their shoulder.

Self-guided tours allow prospective residents to tour your community at their own pace, taking extra time to explore the details and amenities that are important to them while skipping the stuff that doesn’t factor into their decision-making process.

3. SGTs are low pressure

Another hangup for prospects is the potential for a high-pressure sales situation. No one likes to buy anything with a salesperson persistently asking them if they have questions or whether they’re interested in financing. That sort of sales dynamic is even less appealing when it comes to big decisions like housing.

Leasing teams often feel like they need to convert every prospect to an applicant before they leave the property. But according to Zillow (https://www.zillow.com/research/renters-consumer-housing-trends-report-2022-31265/), 71% of prospective renters take up to four in-person tours before choosing a place to live. If they have to fight off a leasing agent at every tour, they’re going to dread the next one — which might be yours.

4. SGTs can be no-contact

During the pandemic we all became painfully aware of just how often we come into contact with germs when we interact with others. While the pandemic is officially over, those memories haven’t faded. Even prospects who aren’t immunocompromised can be concerned about how easily germs can spread. Self-guided tours remove the stress of being in an enclosed space with a stranger.

Why site teams prefer self-guided tours

Before the pandemic, self-guided site tours were understandably rare. SGTs presented fewer opportunities to build personal connections while still requiring leasing agents to be onsite to hand out keys or monitor tours. It was the worst of both worlds.

But self-guided tours are more common and much easier to implement these days. Thanks to advances in prop tech like smart locks, smart apartment hubs, sensors and better integrations with tools you already use, SGTs benefit site teams just as much as renters.

1. SGTs increase efficiency

A property manager’s day is full of interruptions. Most site teams answer calls, handle packages, respond to resident questions, field maintenance requests and manage payments. And that’s all for just current residents. Stopping multiple times throughout the day to show a prospective resident around the property or even just unlock a unit pulls your staff away from their core responsibilities.

Offering self-guided tours can take work off your site team’s plate. Instead of waiting for a prospect to arrive a leasing agent can get an alert at their desk when a tour begins. They can get additional alerts when the prospect enters and leaves the unit — and know within seconds whether the door was closed tightly or accidentally left ajar.

A good SGT system automates nearly every part of the leasing process, leaving your staff free to focus on more personal touchpoints like answering uncommon questions or qualifying applications.

2. SGTs improve occupancy rates

Filling vacant units is, to some extent, a numbers game. The more tours you give, the better your chances of getting a quality resident into a unit. But there are only so many guided tours an agent can give in a day, and predicting how long each tour will take is nearly impossible.

With self-guided tours, you don’t have to wait for a free hour to conduct a tour. You can book tours after your leasing office closes for the day or before your team arrives in the morning. With the right technology, like smart locks and sensors, you can even run multiple tours at once. That means getting more prospects on-site — and more applications in your inbox.

3. SGTs deliver quicker conversion

When apartment hunters have to wait until the weekend or change their schedule to accommodate your leasing hours, it extends their shopping timeline. Instead of finding a great place to live in a matter of days, it can take weeks or months.

If you offer more flexible touring hours than nearby communities, you can get prospects in the door sooner while showing off your ability to cater to residents’ needs. That leads to quicker conversions.

4. SGTs improve marketing ROI

When you let people book tours online, track their location as they move throughout your community and digitize much of your follow-up protocol, it’s much easier to follow individual prospects through every touchpoint. It’s also easier to know which part of your funnel to credit when a prospect converts, allowing you to maximize your marketing dollars. And if you can integrate your self-guided tour solution with your CRM or PMS, that attribution gets even easier.

Attribution is the key to knowing which of your efforts are most effective. Leaning into what works and minimizing what doesn’t is critical for increasing your ROI.

Why owners prefer self-guided tours

More and more renters are looking for tech-driven leasing experiences. Communities that offer them will be more competitive than those that don’t. According to a 2022 Zillow report , 36% of renters signed a lease electronically in 2022, up from just 21% in 2018. A similar tech-forward trend is sweeping existing residents. More than half (56%) of residents surveyed paid rent online, up from 36% in 2018. Even more telling, 68% would pay online if only their communities offered the option.

Community owners and operators who don’t keep up with this trend toward tech in all aspects of their business will be left behind. Offering self-guided tours helps show off your tech-savvy communities as soon as renters discover them — and helps lower the costs associated with leasing.

1. SGTs make centralization easier

If you own multiple properties, you know that anything you can do to scale your operations is better for your bottom line. To scale efficiently you need to share centralized resources across as many properties as possible. But when on-site staff are needed for in-person tours, your ability to centralize is limited.

SGTs help by creating digitized — and often completely automated — systems for your leasing funnel. With the right tools and tech you can handle self-guided tours from across town or even across the globe. A single leasing team can work with multiple site teams to set up, maintain and follow up after a self-guided tour.

2. SGTs appeal to affluent renters

In a Yahoo! Finance article , Qualcomm IoT (Internet of Things) marketer Winnie Bekmanis noted that affluent households are more likely to be early adopters of technologies like smart home tech. More affluent renters want smart apartments.

If you want to attract these prospects, you need to prove you’re as passionate about technology as they are. Self-guided tours are the best way to show just how tech-savvy your communities can be.

3. SGTs improve NOI

Whether you’re looking to sell some of your portfolio, attract funding or build investor confidence, optimizing your net operating income (NOI) is critical. SGTs can help by improving both sides of the NOI equation: raising your revenue and lowering operating costs.

SGTs help fill vacancies faster and boost occupancy rates, so they tend to increase revenue after an upfront investment of time and technology. One SmartRent customer saw a 104.3% return (https://smartrent.com/case-studies/ivey-homes/) on their investment in self-guided tours.

SGTs can also free up time for your site teams and leasing team while eliminating the need for even light staffing during off hours. In this way, they keep operating costs low and even eliminate a few expenses for some portfolios.

Are self-guided apartment tours right for my community?

Self-guided tours are a critical part of the leasing process for any tech-forward community. They can deliver a great prospect experience, save your site teams time and improve your NOI. But choosing the right SGT solution means exploring the types of tech you’ll need — like smart locks, a tour website with great content, and integration with your CRM.

Carefully weigh the upfront investment of time and money given your current equipment and systems, and get input from your leasing and site teams early. Consider whether installing community-wide smart locks is a good first step, or if purchasing a single-unit SGT kit makes more sense. And don’t forget to factor in the benefits of your new system for current residents, who will also enjoy smart locks and any after-hours self-help options you create.

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24 Super Smart Apps for Your Next Adventure

Super smart apps come in handy every day while you travel—whether you need to find a place to eat, translate a road sign, or figure out how to map yourself to a famous landmark.

Travel experts agree—super smart apps are a must-have for your next adventure. Whether you are planning adventure close to home or abroad, every traveler needs the best travel apps.

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Downloadable travel apps that TRAVEL EXPERTS recommend might just come to the rescue when you need to pinpoint the nearest restroom for your three year old! And fast!

These smart apps are also essential in helping you travel smart as you:

• Navigate with maps in a new city
• Find a highly recommended restaurant close to your accommodations
• Map your travel from one charming European village to another
• Adjust to jet lag
• Make currency conversions
• Translate to your language
• Enjoy an audio tour
• Find a free camping spot
• Discover a hiking trail nearby

If you are like many travelers, you rely on your smartphone ALL. OF. THE. TIME. Even more so when you travel. Your phone, along with top travel apps, often becomes your lifeline to your travel logistics and enjoying the ideal vacation.

What makes a good app great for travel ?

• It is user friendly
• It has a search function
• It preserves battery life

If you need help in the VACATION PLANNING STAGES, discover the essential travel planning apps that experts recommend. These useful travel apps are designed to enhance your vacation and help you organize your planning information, save you time and money, and lower your stress levels.

Travel Smart with Map Apps

Charu from Travel with CG recommends…

Been track the number of countries and continents you have visited and helps plan future trips as Been clearly showcases where you still need to go for your next adventure.

The app even has a 3D animated globe that is automatically customized according to the countries you tick off. Play around and see the highlighted countries you have visited or even share your map with friends and family!

The interface of Been is quite user-friendly. Been is available for free for both iOS and Android users (iOS version of the app also allows users to track all the states in the USA).

Get the Been App

2. City Mapper

Lyndsay from Purposely Lost recommends…

I find Citymapper is essential if a traveler needs to use a city’s public transportation network. 

Citymapper is one of the smart apps that helps people plan their trips by allowing users to find the fastest way to travel between two points of interest.

Citymapper is designed to help commuters navigate through the city .

When you open the app, there will be an option to choose where you want to go, or you can add and select a location from your list of saved places. Then, it’ll tell you all the different routes you can take to get from where you are to where you need to go, using every mode of public transportation available to you.

Citymapper also factors in any trams, ferries, bikes, and ridesharing options available besides the standard bus, subway, or car route.

If you don’t have cell service, you’ll still be able to see your saved places and view official transportation maps offline.

The best part? Citymapper is entirely free to use on unlimited trips throughout more than eighty cities around the world the app supports. From  navigating the New York City subway  to the vaporetto in Venice, Italy, Citymapper will be able to get you there!

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3. Google Maps

Catherine from Savvy Family Travel recommends…

Google Maps is my go to way to travel smart and save points of interest around the world. Whenever a destination, restaurant, or experience catches my attention, I save it to Google Maps by categorizing it with a label. This creates color coded ‘pins’ around the world overlaid on the map.

When I have the travel itch, but struggle to narrow down my next adventure, I scroll through Google Maps to find clusters of saved attractions or pins along a potential road trip path. 

With these “pins,” it is easy to plan efficient routes, preferred lodging locations, and ideal arrival airports or stations. Once I book transportation and accommodation I save them under custom label categories , ie., lodging, laundromats, airport or train station locations. These help me find my way around while I’m on my trip.  

Another handy feature of Google Maps when traveling to remote areas or internationally is the offline maps function. Make sure to “download” a map area so you can navigate even when you do not have cell service. 

Of all my most downloaded smart apps for travel, Google Maps is by far the most used year round and all the features mentioned are absolutely free.

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Waze is an essential travel app that provide real-time driving directions and alerts, crowd sourced from fellow drivers. Waze will direct you to the most efficient route to get to your destination, alert you to police presence, and provide suggestions for routing around construction, accidents, unanticipated delays… even protestors. 

Chris and I used WAZE extensively in France during the Yellow Vest Movement in 2018. It was efficient in routing us around road blocks and protestors. 

Get the Waze App on iOS and Android

Popular Travel Apps for Audio Tours

5. guidealong audio tours.

Chris and I love the  GuideAlong  app that provides narrated audio tours for road trips and scenic drives. We have listened to the guide in Yosemite , Big Sur , and the Great Smoky Mountains NP .

As you drive along, the GPS signal determines your location and when you pass a pre-determined point, the commentary from the app plays pre-recorded content automatically.

Each audio tour that you purchase from the GuideAlong app is yours to keep. Forever.

Examples of the In-App Audio Tour Bundles :

• Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks 
• US Northern Parks Tours
• Grand Circle and California
• Canadian Rockies and Vancouver
• All United States West Tours
• Hawaii Road to Hana Tour

Get the GuideAlong Audio Tours app for your next adventure.

6. Rick Steves Audio Europe Tours

Chris and I love these FREE Rick Steves Audio Europe Tours . Our girls? Not as much.

You will want to download the specific tours while you have WiFi and don’t forget headphones. Our family listens on separate devices and communicates with each other to “Start now” so everyone stays in sync.

Get the Rick Steves Audio Europe Tours App

Restaurant Suggestions Apps

7. happy cow—vegan travel app.

Kaitlyn of Carry On Only recommends…

Happy Cow is a FREE vegan travel app that makes it easy to find the best vegan options wherever you’re traveling. The app uses crowd-sourced information to create a complete guide to vegan dining in countries all over the world. You can search by cuisine, location, or even by the type of establishment that’s offering vegan dishes.

Find vegan ice cream in Chiang Mai, vegan smoothie bowls in Borneo, or vegan pizza in Bali!

Download this app before your next adventure and search for the available vegan options at your next destination so you’re prepared ahead of time. I also search for vegan options close to my accommodation so I’m not traveling too far out of my way for breakfast or dinner.

Get the Happy Cow App

Alex of Travels and Baffles recommends…

When you’re hoping to quickly find the best place to eat on your vacation, Yelp can truly be your best friend.

Yelp is a FREE crowd-sourced app where users can leave reviews on certain places they’ve been to, including restaurants, attractions, hotels, and more!

Yelp makes it so easy to find the meal you’re craving that also fits your budget. Results can be sorted by distance, price, rating, most reviewed, and more.

This is an excellent way to figure out which places the locals love to eat at rather than hoping for the best when unknowingly walking into a tourist trap. After finding the perfect restaurant for you, try using Yelp to figure out what the next attraction is that you are going to visit!

Get the Yelp App for iOS and Android

Best Travel Apps for Road Trips

9. ioverlander.

Anna from Anna Tee recommends…

One of the most helpful smart apps for traveling is iOverlander. This is the best app when it comes to finding free camping all over the world! Whether you’re tent camping, car camping, driving a van or an RV, or anything in between, the app will show you options for places to spend the night.

iOverlander is great because it allows travelers to contribute—so people add locations all the time. And anytime you look at a campsite, you can see reviews, photos, and comments from people who have been there! The app includes everything from remote campsites in national forests , to rest stops and convenient pull offs when you’re looking for a quick place to spend the night. 

The app is completely free, and easy to use! Along with campsites, the app also has helpful information like nearby tourist attractions for your next adventure, places to get water, restaurants, laundromats, and showers—all things that can be amazing for travelers to know.

When you use the app, be sure to contribute your own notes about campsites you check out, or add new places to help the community!

Get the iOverlander App

10. Roadtrippers

Alex from Wander with Alex recommends…

If you’re searching for the perfect  road trip planning app , you’ll want to check out Roadtrippers. Available on iPhone, Android, and online, Roadtrippers combines all the best features for all your road trip planning needs. It’s an all-in-one solution that is convenient and easy to use.

Roadtrippers will not only allow you to map out your trip but also provides guided navigation and suggestions for stops on your next adventure. And even more importantly, Roadtrippers will estimate your fuel costs. Other popular features of the app include hotel and tour bookings and pre-made trip guides.

The free version of Roadtrippers is enough for basic road trips. But if you’re looking to plan a big trip with more than 150 stops, you’ll need to subscribe to the paid version for a modest $29.99/year. Roadtrippers Plus will allow you more waypoints, give you live traffic updates, allow you to share your routes with other road-trippers, download maps offline, and browse ad-free.

Get the Roadtrippers App

Hiking and Outdoor Adventures Apps

11. alltrails.

Debbie of World Adventurists recommends…

AllTrails is a great app to find outdoor adventure all around the world. With over 300,000 curated trails, it’s easy to find the perfect hike, bike ride, or running route for any level of adventurer. Plus, the Alltrails app makes it easy to share your favorite trails with your friends, so you can all enjoy the outdoors together.

And if you’re ever feeling lost on a trail, the app’s GPS tracking feature is one of the smart apps that will help you find your way back. Whether you’re looking for a new place to explore or just want to stay safe on your next hike, be sure to download the AllTrails app. You’ll also find recent comments on trail conditions to help keep you well informed.

The app is great for trip planning or using on the go when you find yourself with some extra time at a destination. You can create folders to keep your trail finds organized and easy to find.

To be able to download maps to be used offline, you do need to purchase a membership for $29.99 year. The basic membership is free to use.

Get the AllTrails App

Morgan from Crave the Planet recommends…

Komoot makes finding hidden nature gems  so easy when traveling in Europe. This freemium app allows travelers to get local insights into places that are off the beaten path.

The Komoot collections include adventures for people who want to hike castle to castle, walk alongside the Portuguese coastline, cross over the Alps from Germany to Austria to Italy and more.

It focuses on the adventure and nature travel crowd with categories for hiking, biking,    mountain biking, bikepacking, running, biketouring and road cycling.

This includes GPS maps, integrated social features, downloadable maps, voice navigation, and free lifelong map updates. 

Travel smart and download the app for free. You’ll have detailed maps available offline for one region. If you want to upgrade it costs $3.99 for a single region, bundles are $8.99 and the whole world costs $29.99. 

Get the Komoot App for iOS and Android

Useful Social Travel Apps

Maud of GoWhee.com recommends…

Gowhee is a game-changer when it comes to finding things to do with kids during our trips. I use it a few times a week for small outings near my home, but almost daily when planning or during a trip. I love that I can find places all over the world to keep my six-year old entertained. Use it to browse for inspiration from my phone or my computer, to find cool hidden gems, and help me choose my next destination.

The app costs $29.99/year but between the time and frustration I save, and the discounts Gowhee offers, I think it’s a great value and easily pays for itself. 

Get the GoWhee App

14. Tango Partner

Cris from LooknWalk recommends…

Are you a passionate Argentine tango dancer? Then, for sure you’ve already mixed traveling for fun with attending tango events (festivals, marathons), practices, parties (milongas), or classes.

Imagine this scenario: you arrive at an  amazing place to dance , and you really want to tango tonight (but you haven’t signed up for an event beforehand). What do you do?

Step in Tango Partner —an easy-to-use app that features dancers from across the world. It’s free to use and you can browse, in real time, dancers that are near you, as well as all kinds of Tango events listed in the app! How cool is that?

I discovered it a while ago and have already used it both to add the classes I teach and to look up dancers and events locally as well as when I travel. Make sure your location is on and start browsing. Send “cabeceo” to dancers you are interested in and also message them if you have questions or want to say hi.

Get the Tango Partner App

15. Touchnote

Eloise from My Favourite Escapes recommends…

“I love using TouchNote to send postcards or a card for a special occasion when traveling,” says Eloise.

Real postcards are lovely. But you may struggle to find the perfect greeting card while traveling. Or you sometimes lack time to figure out how many stamps to buy or add the post office to your itinerary. Or maybe you don’t want your card to take weeks to get delivered. TouchNote is amazing for sending personalized postcards in just a few clicks.

You can design your own cards using their templates and the photos on your phone. It’s also easy to save addresses on your phone and make your next card even easier to send. Delivery only takes a few days.

It’s a fantastic way to tell your loved ones you’re thinking about them during your trip.

Every traveler needs this free app, but you’ll have to buy credits or a membership to send cards, for the stamp, or a little extra for some special card designs and illustrations.

Get the Touchnote App

16. WhatsApp

WhatsApp Messenger , also known as WhatsApp, is a messaging platform that allows you to stay in touch with family and friends as you travel with text and make video calls via the internet.

This is one of the travel must-haves if you are traveling internationally.

Get WhatsApp

Travel Apps for Finances

17. currency.

Jori from The Tejana Abroad recommends…

Currency is your new favorite app for currency conversion. Every traveler needs the Currency app; it completely changes your travel game! With Currency, you view any currency from all over the world and what its current market value is.

You can add 5 at one time, so if you’re traveling through many countries and are getting a bit confused, you can see all the different currencies and compare their values side by side. 

The app is totally FREE and probably one of my most used smart apps!

Get the Currency App

18. Splitwise

Lana from Wallflower in Wanderland recommends…

Back in 2018-2019, I travelled  12 countries with my best friend . In our first country, we were left not knowing who owed who or who paid for what, including everything from taxi fares to spontaneous activities. 

Splitwise is among one of the best smart apps for travel.

My friend and I created a different “group” for each country, so that we could keep track of our budgets.

After making an expense, you can upload them and add information such as the amount, what it was (i.e., tour reservation, Uber, dinner), who paid, the date, and a photo of the receipt. You can either pay the person back as you go via Venmo or Paypal, or at the end of your trip by clicking “settle up”. 

We loved the ability to choose from over 100 currencies when adding an expense, as it meant we could add amounts using the local currency rather than having to search and figure it out in GBP each time. 

Splitwise is an essential free travel app for couples, group trips, or friend travel (there is also an add-free premium version). It enables you to manage all your shared expenses and minimizes stress and arguments.

Get the Splitwise App

Travel Must-Haves to Make Life Easier

Sydney from A World in Reach recommends…

If you’re planning a trip abroad and want to make sure you have cheap mobile data on your phone, every travel needs to make sure to download Airalo from the app store before a trip.

Airalo is an eSIM marketplace , which lets you buy eSIMs for countries around the world, which you can then install on your phone to have data through a local service provider. An eSIM is essentially a digital SIM—there is no physical SIM card that you have to install in your device.

There are different Airalo eSIM packages to choose from, depending on what countries you’ll be visiting and for how long. If you’re visiting just one country, you can pick a country-specific eSIM valid for the duration of your trip. If you’re going to be country-hopping, one of the regional eSIMs that covers multiple countries would be better for you. Single-country eSIMs start around $5.

Before purchasing your Airalo eSIM, make sure that your device is capable of installing an eSIM. Airalo has a guide to check compatibility before you buy.

Get the Airalo App

20. Flush Toilet Finder App

Comical yet brilliant, travel smart with the Flush app to help you find toilets worldwide! Perfect for road trips or any vacation in an unfamiliar area, this useful app is a game changer that every traveler needs. Flush boasts tens of thousands of public restrooms in its database and the app is completely free.

Simply download the app, ensure your location services are on, and Flush will find public restrooms near you. Once you find a restroom near you, the app will use Google Maps to help you navigate to the location. But it doesn’t stop there. Flush will also tell you if there is a fee or key required, as well as if the restroom is handicap accessible.

Whether you’re on a Big Sur road trip or walking around  southern Italy , when it’s time to go, Flush has you covered!

Get the Flush App

21. Google Translate

Jessica from Uprooted Traveler recommends…

Whether you’re traveling from La Fortuna to Lisbon, Google Translate is one of the travel must-haves for any frequent traveler. The Google Translate app is packed with features, helping you navigate the world where you don’t understand the language. 

One of the coolest features is that you can download languages so you can access translation tools while you don’t have internet access.

Additionally, there’s a number of ways you can use the app to translate words to communicate or understand the language around you. You can type, write, or speak something from your native language into the language of your choice, which can be invaluable whether you’re trying to order food from a street vendor or communicate with your Airbnb host.

Alternatively, you can take a photo of text in another language to have it translated into your native tongue (as a vegan, I used this feature all of the time while in Japan to see what kinds of ingredients were included in food), or translate web pages on your phone into your language of choice. 

Google Translate is an incredible (and totally free!) tool for your next adventure. It allows you to speak to locals, read menus, and navigate a foreign place with confidence and ease.

Get the Google Translate App on iOS and Android

22. Netflix

Ok, so maybe Netflix really isn’t an “essential” travel app, but when you are on a long flight without in-flight entertainment or you are stuck on a layover that never seems to end, according to Digital Trends , Netflix can be a lifesaver.

You do need to have a current Netflix account to use the app. Before you leave home and while you have a WiFi connection , be sure to download your favorite shows or movies to watch offline.

You may want to check your downloads prior to boarding just to make sure they haven’t expired. If you still have a WiFi connection, be sure to renew the expired downloads.

Get the Netflix App

23. Spotify

Spotify is another great way to pass the time while traveling (it is especially useful for teens). It is often considered the #1 music streaming app in the world .

Spotify allows you to listen to music and play millions of songs and podcasts for free anywhere in the world. Should you upgrade to a premium account? If you would love to listen to music without any ads, then yes, you may wish to upgrade before your next adventure.

Get the Spotify App

24. Timeshifter

Chris and I started using the Timeshifter app early in 2022 and found it convenient in preparing for the inevitable jet lag that comes with international travel.

Long before your flight ever takes off, the app begins to give tips on when to avoid caffeine, when to drink caffeine, when to avoid or seek out daylight, and when to adjust your sleep schedule.

Follow the recommendations prior to flying, during your flight and again after you land to ease the effects of jet lag. When you add your flight info to the app, it gives notifications as you prepare to leave and then again when it is time to fly home.

Travel smart and add your first jet-lag plan for free, the second trip is $10, or sign up for the unlimited plan for $24.99 per year.

Timeshifter is considered to be an indispensable app by the Wall Street Journal , Travel and Leisure , and CNBC , and has received sleep awards from the National Sleep Foundation and Health Magazine . It partners with United.com and TripAdvisor, among others.

Get the Timeshifter App

Technology Tips and Gear for Your Smart Apps

If you are like our family and will be using your  phone  throughout the day for taking photos and using these smart apps for figuring out your local transportation, seeking directions, or researching on the internet, don’t forget to pack a  Portable Charger  (or TWO!) so you can recharge your phone when needed.

Portable chargers come in a variety of sizes and shapes and are convenient and easy to pack into your travel backpack as you sightsee each day .

If you are traveling with kids and teens who use up all of  THEIR  phone battery playing games, using social media or listening to music while traveling they are going to want to charge their phone. Having two portable chargers means there is one available for you so you can map the train schedules back to the hotel. Only somewhat important right?

• Portable Charger
• iPhone Charging Cable
• Bose Noise-Canceling Headphones
• Apple Watch
• Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth
• Power Strip with USB Ports
• USB-C Charger

Frequently Asked Questions

What additional apps are travel must-haves for international travel.

Instagram , Google Flights , Airbnb, Rome2Rio and Hostelworld

What are the most downloaded smart apps for travel?

Google Maps, followed by Uber and Booking.com

What is the fastest growing travel app?

For your next adventure, check out Hopper, the fastest growing app that helps you to find hotels, homes, flights and rental cars.

What are current travel trends for Gen Z and Millenials?

American Express Travel 2023 Global Travel Trends Report , suggests that 79% of Gen Z and Millennials consider  leisure travel  to be an important budget priority. 84% say they would rather take a dream vacation than purchase a new luxury item.

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Final Thoughts on the 24 Super Smart Apps for Your Next Adventure

Travel apps are designed to elevate your travel experience and adventures.

From chatting with friends and family at home, discovering an awesome campsite, locating the nearest restroom, or finding a delicious restaurant for dinner, travel experts agree, every traveler needs these smart apps for your next adventure.

Try them out at home first to familiarize yourself with the features.

There are RV travel apps, travel apps for Europe, road trip travel apps, business travel apps, social travel apps… If you can imagine or need an app for travel, most likely you can find it.

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30 comments.

This is such a good list! I already have more than half of them, so you can tell I love to travel haha. We use iOverlander and Google Maps daily. But I also love using yelp and roadtrippers for planning!

So many apps I’ve never heard of! I use a few, like AllTrails which I use almost daily (avid hiker here). I’m going to download Yelp for sure. I’m always looking for restaurants with great reviews but at a reasonable price. This app would be easy with everything in one place.

Yelp surely comes in handy at home too.

I love BEEN. It’s both rewarding and eye-opening at the same time. You may think that you visited quite a lot of countries by now, but when you tick each, you may be surprised to see the real % of the world you’ve actually seen. 

This is exactly what I am looking for. I am already using a few mentioned apps but I am going to try other as well.

Let me know how they work for you!

While I don’t get to travel as much as I would like to, I am definitely a planner! This list of apps is helpful as I have seen some of them. I use Waze for traveling in the U.S. though and I love it!

Lots of them are great for everyday life too

I completely appreciate this post! I’m majorly technology challenged and always looking for apps to help with travel but don’t seem to have the right technique for searching. Thank you so much!

I hope they help!

Great travel tips.. I will definitely try some of them on my next trip!

Great list! I love Waze, it’s really useful to find alternative routes when you’re stuck in traffic (and where to find cheaper gas!). However, Google Maps is getting better and better at it and highlights the most efficient route. I didn’t know about City Mapper. Most times I check the local transit app for routes, but of course, that may be tricky if there isn’t an English version. Happy Cow is also great for vegetarians.

Waze is super helpful. How did we ever travel without all of these apps?

Awesome resource! The is so much!

City Mapper seems like it would be super helpful. I like using public transit to navigate new cities, and this seems like a great resource. I must admit, I use google maps and waze the most. Thanks for introducing these other resources.

It is always good to have new options.

I use about half of these apps and was curious to learn about others. Splitwise is my latest addition and I love it! Makes things so much easier when sharing costs with friends. Super handy list.

Happy traveling with friends!

Great resource. I have saved it for future reference. I have use Google Translate with some hilarious results. There has been many a time that the Flush app would have been very useful. I have downloaded it for future trips.

I agree on the Flush app.

I love Google Maps! I can’t imagine traveling without it!

Yes. My husband and I use it all the time as well.

Thank you for all these suggestions. I have used Splitwise during every trip since 2018, and it does make the travel very smooth and convenient.

There are so many handy apps available.

Superb list! I will definitely download the Flush app. Would make our city explorations so much easier!

Agreed. It is awesome whether you have young kids or not.

I will definitely be keeping these suggestions in mind for my next big trip!! Thanks!

Well, this is something worth bookmarking. Thanks for sharing!

Great app suggestions. I am bookmarking this post for later. Nothing is better than having a digital guide to reach your destination using public transportation.

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Tour Guide System Showdown: Comparing the features of SmartGuide and VoiceMap

Digital tour guide systems are becoming increasingly popular among visitors. This pushes tourist destinations and attractions to innovate and implement digital guides. But with so many options available, it can be difficult to decide which tour guide system is best suited for your destination's or travel businesses' needs. In this blog post, we'll compare two of the most popular tour guide systems on the market: SmartGuide and VoiceMap.

Introducing the leading tour guide systems on the market

SmartGuide revolutionizes the tourism industry with its digital audio guide platform, transforming any smartphone into a personal tour guide. This innovative solution empowers destination management organizations (DMOs), tourist attractions, tour operators, and travel businesses to effortlessly captivate and enthrall visitors with immersive stories in almost 1000 destinations, and with its diverse array of features.

VoiceMap is another popular tour guide system that provides audio tours in over 300 cities around the world. Its audio tours are narrated by local experts who provide insight into the history and culture of each destination. Additionally, users can access interactive maps and photos of attractions to help them plan their trips more efficiently.

Destinations and tourism businesses seeking a dependable tour guide system can find unique advantages in both SmartGuide and VoiceMap . SmartGuide's all-in-one solution with comprehensive features caters to those desiring a complete package, while VoiceMap's immersive audio tours deliver a unique experience. Both services offer exceptional value for money.

SmartGuide: Empowering personalized digital tours

SmartGuide is a digital audio guide platform with a mobile app that offers self-guided tours and stories with extensive coverage of over 100,000 tourist places worldwide, featuring publicly accessible content, mostly for free.

One of the standout features of SmartGuide is its open self-service AI-powered content management system (CMS), which gives destinations, popular tourist attractions, and tour guides an opportunity to effortlessly publish their own digital guide in as little as an hour. Its level of accessibility allows for tailoring a personalized visitor experience, fostering engagement, and enabling businesses to attract more visitors with content aimed at their particular target audiences. SmartGuide's CMS has a built-in automatic text-to-speech feature (so the written text automatically converts to an audio track in seconds). It's also possible to translate an entire tour to another language with a single click with the integrated DeepL translator. By enabling fast and simple customized content creation for different audiences and nationalities, SmartGuide also serves as a solution for achieving more sustainable tourism in destinations by distributing visitors more evenly and guiding them independently to less crowded areas.

With SmartGuide, content creators can prepare mainstream content for a wide audience as well as specialized thematic tours tailored to niche interests. The platform also offers valuable features such as big data dashboards, GPS heatmaps of visitor behavior, and expert data analysis services, empowering destination management and marketing efforts.

SmartGuide's Impressive Accolades: Recognitions and Awards

SmartGuide has earned widespread recognition, receiving numerous accolades and awards in over 20 international industry competitions. Notably, in 2020, it received the prestigious Accelerator Award from the Singapore Tourism Board among hundreds of global startups, and the European Commission bestowed it with the Seal of Excellence for its exceptional response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The remarkable achievements continued as SmartGuide garnered the Hero of Tourism 2022 award, as voted by experts and the general public. It also received a special honor from the Minister of Regional Development and the Czech Tourism Director's Award in the Digitalization category. These acknowledgments demonstrate SmartGuide's excellence and impact in the tourism industry.

Recently, SmartGuide secured a remarkable €1 Million grant to develop an Artificial Intelligence system that will provide personalized travel recommendations based on individual interests and support augmented reality experiences. The company's exceptional work has been recommended for funding by the European Commission, and it has been approved as a preferred digital travel services provider within the DigiTour project funding initiative.

Further solidifying its reputation, SmartGuide was invited to present as a best practice tourism innovator at the European Tourism Forum 2022 and European Tourism Day 2023, sharing insights with EU tourism policymakers.

SmartGuide boasts an impressive roster of clients and partners, including Switzerland Tourism, Prague City Tourism, Bratislava Tourism Board, Carlsbad, Singapore National Heritage Board, Harvard Business School, Dubai Tourism, Pilsner Urquell, RegioJet, Thames River Sightseeing, Deutsche Bundesbahn, and many other esteemed organizations. These collaborations highlight SmartGuide's trusted position in the industry and its commitment to delivering exceptional digital travel experiences.

• No additional maintenance costs for destinations and travel businesses that want to operate digital guides.
• SmartGuide currently covers 100,000+ tourist places worldwide.
• 102 Languages available to create guides in (Chinese, French, German, Spanish, English, Hindi, Slovak, Croatian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Afrikaans, Dutch, and Finnish, to name a few)
• Free CMS with AI-powered text-to-speech and auto-translation for easy localization of content.
• Accurate and detailed insights provided by big data dashboards and GPS heatmaps of visitors' behavior.
• Expert analysis of data to understand visitor demographics, acquisition channels, and popular tours/places.
• Destination marketing services and expert consultations are available.
• Possibility for travel businesses to promote their offerings via POI Advertising ( contact us  to learn more)

• Less localized content is available in languages other than English, which is depending on the preference of content creators (since SmartGuide is an open platform where anyone can create a digital travel guide, the content localization mirrors the preferred languages of whoever creates a tour).
• Fewer integrations, although more are being implemented (currently, SmartGuide supports e.g. the GetYourGuide ticket sales).

Unlocking hidden gems with VoiceMap's audio tour app

VoiceMap is a digital audio guide and a mobile app that offers GPS-guided audio tours in more than 300 destinations worldwide. These tours are created by local storytellers, such as journalists, filmmakers, novelists, podcasters, and tour guides. By utilizing the visitor's device's location, the app automatically plays audio at the precise time, syncing with their movements. Additionally, VoiceMap provides directions, empowering destinations, and travel businesses to allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the environment instead of focusing on the screen. Similar to SmartGuide, the tours can be enjoyed offline, as you can install the audio and access an offline map.

VoiceMap's tours are designed to be easily discoverable through search optimization and are distributed through a vast network of partners. The app is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.

This guided tour app offers flexible pricing plans, ranging from $20 to $50 for self-guided tours, with revenue sharing for tour publishers. Presales and aftersales support are provided.

Exclusive celebrity tours, like Sir Ian McKellen's London West End tour, are available only on VoiceMap.

• Offers the convenience of a single account that can be accessed across multiple devices.
• Has a forum where professional tour guides can discuss creating and testing their own tours.
• The CMS is a user-friendly, web-based publishing tool that provides estimated talk times and word counts, eliminating the need for extensive testing and recording.
• Provides alphanumeric vouchers for specific tours, which can be redeemed on their website or mobile apps. These vouchers are unique, allowing for one or multiple uses, and can be redeemed through apps, web browsers, or by entering codes in tour URLs.
• Doesn't incorporate AI-powered text-to-speech or any other AI-driven functionalities.
• Doesn't offer big data dashboards or GPS heatmaps as part of its features.
• Instead of relying on GPS, VoiceMap uses indoor positioning systems (IPS) to determine the user's position and provide accurate directions.
• Some visitors report VoiceMap does not automatically start the tour based on your location; instead, you must be on their designated route and heading in the correct direction. This can be frustrating for users accustomed to seamless location-based triggering.
• Visitors also report that the information provided during the tour is limited, offering minimal insights compared to what could be obtained from Google Maps.
• Another complaint reports encountering multiple instances of the app freezing.
• Not accessible on the Windows Phone Store.

By comprehending the advantages and disadvantages of each platform, destinations and travel businesses can make informed choices regarding the platform that aligns best with their requirements and enhances the visitor experience they aim to deliver.

Celebrating excellence: VoiceMap's accolades and recognition

VoiceMap has garnered extensive media coverage, being prominently featured in prestigious publications like Forbes, The Guardian, and TechCrunch. Furthermore, it achieved the distinction of being a finalist in the Web Summit Pitch 2018 competition. According to the VoiceMap blog, the app has received notable recognition and awards for its exceptional contributions.

Additionally, it boasts an impressive cumulative total of 10,000 ratings across all tours available on the platform. Moreover, the VoiceMap website proudly highlights the involvement of acclaimed producer Claire Schoen, renowned for her expertise in crafting captivating audio narratives for the app.

Features comparison

Both solutions deliver remarkable experiences to enrich the travel journeys of adventurers seeking unforgettable explorations, each offering distinct features that set them apart from the competition. VoiceMap specializes in B2C paid audio tours and stands out with its advanced tour preview and web version features. On the other hand, SmartGuide has gained significant traction in the market, even though it was launched three years later than VoiceMap. It boasts three times more destinations and five times more users. SmartGuide goes beyond individual tours and offers comprehensive destination guides that include information on specific points of interest, destination insights, experiences, services, and more. SmartGuide also offers additional smart functions, such as data analytics, user messaging, API integrations, and personalized recommendations. It supports a wider range of languages and provides a considerable amount of free content and functions. In contrast, VoiceMap has limited free tour options and restrictions on free tour generation and duration.

In summary, while both VoiceMap and SmartGuide provide CMS for publishing audio tours, SmartGuide offers a more extensive range of destinations, advanced features, and greater language support. It also provides a larger amount of free content and functions, making it a comprehensive and versatile choice for those seeking a digital audio guide platform.

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• Arvind Mahajan Research scholar, Lovely professional university, Punjab, India.
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COALINGA, Calif. (AP) — Paul Flores, the  convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart , was stabbed Wednesday at a California prison, the second time he has been attacked by a fellow inmate in the past year, officials said.

Staff witnessed the stabbing shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison and were able to end the assault using verbal commands, according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

An injured Flores, 47, was transported to an outside medical facility for treatment and later returned to the prison in fair condition, officials said.

The inmate suspected in the assault, whose name was not released, was placed in restricted housing, the corrections department said. The attack is being investigated as an attempted homicide.

Two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered, the department said. No other staff or incarcerated people were injured.

Flores was slashed in the neck in August by another inmate in the yard of the same prison in Coalinga in central California. Flores was hospitalized and returned to the prison two days later.

The man accused in that attack,  Jason Budrow , has pleaded not guilty to felony charges including attempted murder and assault by an inmate serving a life sentence.

Authorities didn’t mention possible motives for either attack.

Flores is serving a sentence of 25 years to life for the murder of Smart, a 19-year-old who disappeared from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo over Memorial Day weekend in 1996.

Prosecutors maintained Flores killed Smart during an attempted rape in his dorm room at the university, where both were first-year students. He was the last person seen with Smart as he walked her home from an off-campus party. Her body was never found.

Flores was arrested in 2021, convicted in 2022 and  sentenced  last year.

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10 Apps That Will Make The Most Of Your Vacation In 2024

I f you've ever spent time at a networking event, made small talk at your kids' soccer games, or scrolled through a dating app, you'll know that "travel" is something almost everyone will tell you they enjoy. Couple that with an attachment to our smartphones that borders on co-dependent, and it's no surprise to learn that travel apps are a hot commodity. Some of the best innovations in travel come in the form of apps. Staying in touch with people at home, travel planning, staying organized on the road, or connecting with other travelers? Not only is there an app for that, there are many apps for that. 

To help you sort through the plethora of what's out there, here are some travel-ready apps to make your vacation a blast. We've sourced suggestions from people who travel for a living and those who leave their local area only rarely, so no matter how often you jet-set, there is an app for you.

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If your cell plan doesn't include international roaming, you can get slammed with steep fees for using mobile data outside your own country.

There are a few ways to get around roaming charges, including buying a local SIM card for the country you are traveling in, using a Wi-Fi stick , or investing in a dual SIM phone, like those from Samsung, Apple, or Google. One of the easiest and cheapest options though, is an eSIM app like Airalo . Airalo was one of the first in the eSIM game and continues to be popular with travelers. Fans of the app point to how easy it is to download and get started quickly, and how much it saves in fees. On the other hand, some users have noticed a discrepancy in how well it works in different countries. One reviewer on TrustPilot states "We do NOT recommend this plan given the extremely poor performance in Vietnam" despite noting excellent service in Hong Kong. 

Airalo is a paid service, available on the App Store and on Google Play.

Google Maps is often the default app travelers reach for when navigating new territory. It's a trusted resource for a lot of reasons, including the ease of finding reviews and info for even very small businesses. But it's not the only map app out there, nor is it the best in every situation. The main advantage of Maps.me over Google Maps is that it is based on user-generated information. Particularly for folks who are getting around on foot, this "boots on the ground" approach is excellent and more direct than reporting problems to Google Maps . It also means that if you find a cool place on your travels and want to make sure other travelers can find it, you can add it to a map.

Like Google Maps and other useful way-finding apps, you can download maps and bookmark points of interest for offline use, although the background information on locations is not as robust as on Google Maps. Maps.me also allows you to access various modes of transportation while offline, which Google doesn't. 

Maps.me is free to download and available from the App Store and from Google Play.

Cash's position as king is increasingly precarious. On your travels, you'll find cashless options in places you might not expect. The mass availability of mobile payment platforms like Square means you may be able to whip out your phone or card at Swiss coffee carts or Mexican street vendors. Wise (formerly Transferwise) lets you move between currencies seamlessly. Wise lets you operate in 40 currencies, which is particularly handy if you are traveling to several different countries. They advertise charges that are less than the major banks. However, some users have complained about complications with money transfers, so be forewarned if you intend to use this app for sending money. 

Of note to travelers is the option to get an actual bank card that can function as an international debit card with a nominal conversion fee (not all bank cards can pay by debit in countries other than your home base.) Or, save a step and scan your phone to pay from your Wise account. 

Wise is available on the App Store and from Google Play. There is no charge to download the app, but fees are charged for some banking activities.

If you are going to be traveling from place to place on your vacation, you will want the Rome2Rio app on your phone. Enter your destination and departure location, and the app spits out the options and approximate costs for each leg of your journey. For instance, if you are in Edmonton, Canada, and want to get to the Thai island of Ko Yao Yai, the app will suggest six options, labeling the best, cheapest, and fastest combination of flight, minibus, and ferry. You can't purchase tickets through the app, although there are links to book accommodation that take you to Booking.com. Being able to purchase travel fares through the app would make things easier, especially if they were offered in a package, but the absence of that feature means you can investigate and compare prices from different booking operators , so we are putting it in the win column.

Rome2Rio is free to download and available from the App Store and from Google Play.

Rick Steves Audio Europe

Rick Steves is recognized as a top voice in travel guides. His down-to-earth approach to travel has endeared multitudes of followers to him, spawning an industry of books, television shows, and a sprawling web presence that features how-to guides, articles, and an active travelers' forum. On top of all that, he has a free app for self-guided walking tours through many of Europe's top sights called Rick Steves Audio Europe . Reviewers of the app give it a high rating (4.7 on Google Play and 4.3 on the App Store) using superlatives like "This app is GOLD," and comparing the quality of the tours to paid audio tours. On the downside, it is difficult to sync the app on multiple devices, so if you are in a group you may all be at slightly different parts of the tour, which can be mildly annoying. There are a bunch of tour sites, with more added periodically.

The audio tours and accompanying maps are downloadable, so you don't need to worry about burning through mobile data or needing to rely on Wi-Fi. Rick Steve Audio Europe is free to download and available from the App Store and from Google Play.

How many trips come vividly back to life in your mind just by thinking about that one excellent bowl of Cacio e Pepe pasta or sun-drenched sip of a Paloma? Exploring a place through its flavors and discovering new spots to eat is a beloved part of travel. In Europe, TheFork (the French version is called LaForchette) is the go-to app for crowd-sourced restaurant reviews. Previously, the app also covered Australia, but at the start of 2024, it was announced they will be pulling out of Oz.

You can find Michelin-starred restaurants with months-long wait lists or little hole-in-the-wall spots by searching the name of the eating establishment, the city or neighborhood you want to eat in, or the kind of cuisine you are craving.

The app is worthy of its space on your phone just for the restaurant listings and reviews, but if you want to explore more of the capabilities, there are ways to expand its usefulness. You can make reservations, register to collect points, access discounts and specials at select spots, and pay through the app. TheFork is free to download and available from the App Store and from Google Play.

Looking for a little love on the road? The Fairytrail app might be the ticket to romance (or ROAMance) you are looking for. Aimed at digital nomads and van life devotees, the app is a nice addition to the dating lives of travelers of all stripes. Members are evaluated and assigned a fairytale character similar to enneagram-slash-Myers-Briggs personality types, which is a new and novel approach compared with other iPhone dating apps or Android dating apps .

Because the app is focused on people with nomadic lifestyles, matches are location-independent. The idea is that users of the app will be willing to travel to each other to meet and date. There is a setting that allows an extra layer of matching: dream places to visit. If you so choose, before chatting with a match you need to have an overlapping "bucket-list" destination. Previously, this was an unavoidable step but became an optional setting after it was changed in response to frustration expressed by reviewers. The app is being redesigned in 2024 and soliciting feedback from users. Stay tuned, it seems more happy endings are in store! Fairytrails is free to download with in-app purchases and is available from the App Store and from Google Play.

Price Scanner And Converter

A very unpleasant aspect of vacationing in another country is coming home to a shocking credit card bill. Part of the problem is the tendency of holidaymakers to spend like money isn't real, but the other problem is how difficult it is to calculate prices into your own currency. Sure, you can come up with shortcuts to do quick math, but that gives you an estimate rather than an exact cost. To help, there are many different currency converter apps out there, with features like real-time rate calculation and offline capability. The somewhat clunky-named Price Scanner and Converter takes it one step further by using your phone's camera to scan prices and display them automatically in your preferred currency (out of 150 global currencies.) New iPhone cameras also have a similar capability, but it isn't as seamless a process as using this app.

This price scanning app isn't presently available on Google Play, although there are similar apps to be found. The reviews are pretty overwhelmingly mediocre, so if you are on team Android, your best bet may be to download a regular currency converter and enter in prices the old-fashioned way.

Downloading the Price Scanner and Converter is free from the App Store.

Searching through your emails for confirmations and itineraries isn't an efficient way to access your travel information. And good luck if you have used your work email for some of your planning and your personal email for others. What if you are offline when you need to find your tour details? Nightmare fuel. Tripit has created a simple user experience, allowing you to forward all those endless travel planning emails to be arranged into an easily accessible itinerary in a single spot, which you can access from any of your devices.

Other features of this include the ability to load PDFs, QR codes, and other travel documents to your Tripit travel folder. There are helpful navigation tools, like airport maps, neighborhood safety ratings, and nearby places. You can share your travel plans and sync them to your calendar. For $49 a year (or a free 30-day trial) you can upgrade to Tripit Pro for enhanced travel aid, including notifications to help keep you on track and on time. 

Tripit is free to download from the App Store and from Google Play, and you can upgrade to the premium Tripit Pro on the Tripit website or in the app.

Mobile Passport Control

The latest app from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol goes by the wildly creative name, " Mobile Passport Control ." It's a no-nonsense app with a no-nonsense name that allows users to streamline the customs experience. Rather than filling out declarations forms, users enter their information into the app and send it to border officials so they can access it as soon as they get to customs. You can do this immediately upon arrival, say as your plane is taxiing to the gate.

The app is for United States citizens and Canadians with a B-1 or B-2 visitor visa who are entering the USA at one of 33 American airports, 11 preclearance sites, and four seaports. It works in tandem with your passport, but it doesn't replace it.

As a bonus, some sites allow those with the Mobile Passport Control app to use their own (almost always shorter!) line or expedited Global Entry lines at passport control. You can enter family members on the same app and there is no approval process, just download and go.

A previous iteration of the app had a premium, paid version, but this is no longer the case. The app is free on the App Store and Google Play.

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Convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart attacked at prison for second time

COALINGA, Calif. (AP) — Paul Flores, the  convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart , was stabbed Wednesday at a California prison, the second time he has been attacked by a fellow inmate in the past year, officials said.

Staff witnessed the stabbing shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison and were able to end the assault using verbal commands, according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

An injured Flores, 47, was transported to an outside medical facility for treatment and later returned to the prison in fair condition, officials said.

The inmate suspected in the assault, whose name was not released, was placed in restricted housing, the corrections department said. The attack is being investigated as an attempted homicide.

Two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered, the department said. No other staff or incarcerated people were injured.

Flores was slashed in the neck in August by another inmate in the yard of the same prison in Coalinga in central California. Flores was hospitalized and returned to the prison two days later.

The man accused in that attack,  Jason Budrow , has pleaded not guilty to felony charges including attempted murder and assault by an inmate serving a life sentence.

Authorities didn’t mention possible motives for either attack.

Flores is serving a sentence of 25 years to life for the murder of Smart, a 19-year-old who disappeared from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo over Memorial Day weekend in 1996.

Prosecutors maintained Flores killed Smart during an attempted rape in his dorm room at the university, where both were first-year students. He was the last person seen with Smart as he walked her home from an off-campus party. Her body was never found.

Flores was arrested in 2021, convicted in 2022 and  sentenced  last year.

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Convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart attacked at prison for second time

COALINGA, Calif. (AP) — Paul Flores, the  convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart , was stabbed Wednesday at a California prison, the second time he has been attacked by a fellow inmate in the past year, officials said.

Staff witnessed the stabbing shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison and were able to end the assault using verbal commands, according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

An injured Flores, 47, was transported to an outside medical facility for treatment and later returned to the prison in fair condition, officials said.

The inmate suspected in the assault, whose name was not released, was placed in restricted housing, the corrections department said. The attack is being investigated as an attempted homicide.

Two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered, the department said. No other staff or incarcerated people were injured.

Flores was slashed in the neck in August by another inmate in the yard of the same prison in Coalinga in central California. Flores was hospitalized and returned to the prison two days later.

The man accused in that attack,  Jason Budrow , has pleaded not guilty to felony charges including attempted murder and assault by an inmate serving a life sentence.

Authorities didn’t mention possible motives for either attack.

Flores is serving a sentence of 25 years to life for the murder of Smart, a 19-year-old who disappeared from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo over Memorial Day weekend in 1996.

Prosecutors maintained Flores killed Smart during an attempted rape in his dorm room at the university, where both were first-year students. He was the last person seen with Smart as he walked her home from an off-campus party. Her body was never found.

Flores was arrested in 2021, convicted in 2022 and  sentenced  last year.

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Convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart attacked at prison for second time

COALINGA, Calif. (AP) — Paul Flores, the  convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart , was stabbed Wednesday at a California prison, the second time he has been attacked by a fellow inmate in the past year, officials said.

Staff witnessed the stabbing shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison and were able to end the assault using verbal commands, according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

An injured Flores, 47, was transported to an outside medical facility for treatment and later returned to the prison in fair condition, officials said.

The inmate suspected in the assault, whose name was not released, was placed in restricted housing, the corrections department said. The attack is being investigated as an attempted homicide.

Two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered, the department said. No other staff or incarcerated people were injured.

Flores was slashed in the neck in August by another inmate in the yard of the same prison in Coalinga in central California. Flores was hospitalized and returned to the prison two days later.

The man accused in that attack,  Jason Budrow , has pleaded not guilty to felony charges including attempted murder and assault by an inmate serving a life sentence.

Authorities didn’t mention possible motives for either attack.

Flores is serving a sentence of 25 years to life for the murder of Smart, a 19-year-old who disappeared from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo over Memorial Day weekend in 1996.

Prosecutors maintained Flores killed Smart during an attempted rape in his dorm room at the university, where both were first-year students. He was the last person seen with Smart as he walked her home from an off-campus party. Her body was never found.

Flores was arrested in 2021, convicted in 2022 and  sentenced  last year.

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COALINGA, Calif. (AP) — Paul Flores, the  convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart , was stabbed Wednesday at a California prison, the second time he has been attacked by a fellow inmate in the past year, officials said.

Staff witnessed the stabbing shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison and were able to end the assault using verbal commands, according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

An injured Flores, 47, was transported to an outside medical facility for treatment and later returned to the prison in fair condition, officials said.

The inmate suspected in the assault, whose name was not released, was placed in restricted housing, the corrections department said. The attack is being investigated as an attempted homicide.

Two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered, the department said. No other staff or incarcerated people were injured.

Flores was slashed in the neck in August by another inmate in the yard of the same prison in Coalinga in central California. Flores was hospitalized and returned to the prison two days later.

The man accused in that attack,  Jason Budrow , has pleaded not guilty to felony charges including attempted murder and assault by an inmate serving a life sentence.

Authorities didn’t mention possible motives for either attack.

Flores is serving a sentence of 25 years to life for the murder of Smart, a 19-year-old who disappeared from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo over Memorial Day weekend in 1996.

Prosecutors maintained Flores killed Smart during an attempted rape in his dorm room at the university, where both were first-year students. He was the last person seen with Smart as he walked her home from an off-campus party. Her body was never found.

Flores was arrested in 2021, convicted in 2022 and  sentenced  last year.

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