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solo travel
10 Amazing Apps
Apart from simple, everyday apps like
Facebook, Flickr, Skype, Viber, Whatsapp,
Google Maps, or music/iBooks, you may find
these apps useful with just a fingertip swipe.
➊ Banking – to quickly check your
balance and transfer funds whilst
on the go.
➋ Dropbox – A great way to back
up all of your photos and videos
in case you lose your computer/
external hard drive.
➌ Uber/GrabTaxi – for a reliable
rate and safety, plus GPS to track
where the driver is, how they look,
the driver’s phone number and the
car’s registered number.
➍ Google Translate/Microsoft
Translator – Whether you’re trying
to understand a road sign in a
foreign language — or a menu in
a Chiang Mai café or wondering
how to say “Can you give me a
discount?” in the Thai language —
the apps work like magic.
➎ TripIt – Your personal assistant!
All you have to do is to forward all
confirmation emails you receive
— car rental, flight, hotel, dinner,
whatever to TripIt and the app
“automagically” assembles
them as trip itineraries in one
handy location.
➏ SoloTraveller – Quick way to
meet new travel buddies to share a
ride, drink or adventure. It instantly
connects you with like-minded
solo travellers across the globe.
➐ Travelmob – A new
way of finding friends with
accommodations. You can search
for hospitable people who can
share their spaces with you by
browsing accommodations,
checking the hosts’ profiles
and reviews.
➑ Here – Forget the paper map
if you travel alone. Map apps
are better choices and not make
you look too touristy. Apart from
navigating online and offline, these
apps give you information about
tourist attractions, subway maps
and other public transportation in
the particular country.
➒ Findery – allows you to leave or
view digital “notes” (which include
photos, videos, and even music
clips) that have been distributed all
over the globe by other travellers.
➓ Foodspotting – is a handy tool,
whether you’re craving a specific
cuisine or flavour and want to
track down the best.
must haveS
When travelling alone, you will need trustworthy
items to keep a solo trip trouble-free and easy as
ABC. Be sure to have this list of devices and apps
before venturing out on the solo journey and
you’ll be thankful you did!
devices
Gone are the days of solo travellers not wanting to take any technology with
them. Now that technology has improved and its cost decreased — it’s much
easier to take some of these devices with you.
Mobile Phone – A true
friend and a must. Without
it, you’re completely alone
with a greater chance of
getting lost.
Travel Sim Card – Better
check and compare local
sim cards and carrier
policies. Find one that suits
your needs and habits.
Power Bank – as a backup
to make sure your device is
charged at all times.
Small, Adjustable Tripod
/ Selfie Stick – Most solo
travellers love this when
they know they themselves
are the best photographers
and don’t want to impose
on anyone else.
Laptop/ Tablet – are
alternatives. Carrying too
many things may become a
burden in the end.
Alarms, Whistles –
People walking alone in
isolated places or travelling
in public transport such as
trains and may fall asleep
can rely on these items as
added protection.
Solo travellers
need not feel lonely
with apps that
connect with fellow
sojourners with
matching interests.
It could be a meet at
a live event, local spot
or exotic meal.
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