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Convergence V34_March-April2016

Malaysia's Airports Magazine

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Experience<br />

6 Must-Download<br />

Travel Apps<br />

For Solo Travellers<br />

Whether you are travelling abroad or locally, it is essential to be strapped with the right kind of information<br />

for a secure yet enjoyable trip. This is where technology comes in useful. As you may already know,<br />

there are plethora of travelling information available these days which are presented in both online<br />

and offline platforms. But, nothing can ever beat the pleasure of being able to sift through details from<br />

a portable device at your own comfort.<br />

Here are the most useful apps you should have in your mobile device before going on a trip.<br />

TripAdvisor<br />

It can’t be stressed enough just how useful TripAdvisor is when<br />

it comes to choosing things to do, places to visit, eat, drink<br />

and stay. This is especially true for those who do not wish to<br />

encounter unpleasant surprises during their vacation.<br />

TripAdvisor offers reviews and ranks from other travellers who<br />

have already been there to help guide you in planning where<br />

to go, what to do and what not to do; which turns out to be<br />

crucial when it comes to making the right decision.<br />

Google Translate<br />

Travelling to a foreign country and not knowing<br />

their language? Not a problem, that's what<br />

Google Translate is for. The "conversation mode"<br />

in Google Translate app can help make your<br />

interactions with the locals more understandable,<br />

especially when it comes to asking for directions.<br />

It also enables you to learn and blend into the<br />

culture a tad bit easier while enriching your travel<br />

experience at the same time. Be prepared for<br />

silly translations though. If it didn't make sense<br />

to you in English, then it probably isn't in whatever<br />

language the country you are visiting is using; in<br />

which case throwing in some hand gestures is a<br />

perfect communication strategy.<br />

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