LIKE grains of sand on the seashore there are now so many iPhone Apps to help you with your travels, it gets a bit hard to know where to start looking.
However with that idea in mind – giving you a head start – here are some apps to consider for your next sojourn.
iTranslate
With the myriad of languages throughout Asia having an app to translate phrases is an absolute must. The iTranslate works with 42 languages and while it won’t replace an actual dictionary or phrasebook it might get you out of a few tricky situations – if you can work out how to pronounce the words correctly!FREE
With the myriad of languages throughout Asia having an app to translate phrases is an absolute must. The iTranslate works with 42 languages and while it won’t replace an actual dictionary or phrasebook it might get you out of a few tricky situations – if you can work out how to pronounce the words correctly!FREE
Metro Asia
Take the ease out of metro/subway travel in Asia with all the maps and info on places like Beijing, Hong Kong, Tehran and Seoul on the Metro Asia app.US$2.99.
Take the ease out of metro/subway travel in Asia with all the maps and info on places like Beijing, Hong Kong, Tehran and Seoul on the Metro Asia app.US$2.99.
Wi-Fi Finder
This handy little app will help you find up to 500,000 free and paid Wi-Fi spots in over 144 countries. This is particularly handy if your hotel doesn’t offer some service or you forgot to made a note of other options. In this case the app lets your fingers do the walking first. FREE
This handy little app will help you find up to 500,000 free and paid Wi-Fi spots in over 144 countries. This is particularly handy if your hotel doesn’t offer some service or you forgot to made a note of other options. In this case the app lets your fingers do the walking first. FREE
XE Currency
Monitor up to 10 currencies at a time on this handy little app. The rates are up to the minute so you can check out the exchanges listed by airports, banks and other desks as you walk past them. Pretty handy. FREE
Monitor up to 10 currencies at a time on this handy little app. The rates are up to the minute so you can check out the exchanges listed by airports, banks and other desks as you walk past them. Pretty handy. FREE
UNESCO World Heritage
If you have a thing for all things world heritage then this offer by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd is just the thing for you. All world heritage sites from 1978 to 2010 are covered with photographs and information on all of them. Thanks to the number of heritage sites in Asia you’ll be kept busy with this app. US$5.49.
FlightTrack
This app is the perfect accompaniment for those that wish to check out all aspects of domestic and international flights. This means gates, delays, cancellations and maps from 5,000 airports and 14,00 airlines. US$4.99.
Taxi Guide
HoodHot, Inc has designed this app to take the stress out of taxi travel. You simply show the driver the addresses in big, bold text so they know where to go. The apps work in specific cities in China but also Buenos Aires, Seoul, Cairo and Hong Kong. US$4.99-9.99.
HoodHot, Inc has designed this app to take the stress out of taxi travel. You simply show the driver the addresses in big, bold text so they know where to go. The apps work in specific cities in China but also Buenos Aires, Seoul, Cairo and Hong Kong. US$4.99-9.99.
International Calling Cards
You’ll never get your phone calls wrong again with the codes provided on this app. Type in the country name and select it from the list for all the information you need to make your call. FREE.
You’ll never get your phone calls wrong again with the codes provided on this app. Type in the country name and select it from the list for all the information you need to make your call. FREE.
buUuk Restaurant and Bar Guide
This is an app that comes recommended by many for restaurants and bars around Asia, Australia, New Zealand and even the Middle East and South Africa. Need a sandwhich or a good coffee in Singapore or Seoul? Use this app and find out where to go. FREE.
This is an app that comes recommended by many for restaurants and bars around Asia, Australia, New Zealand and even the Middle East and South Africa. Need a sandwhich or a good coffee in Singapore or Seoul? Use this app and find out where to go. FREE.
AccuWeather for iPhone
Many people were probably used their website before this app came along and for good reason. Weather geeks will love it. There are storm alerts, multi day forecasts, radars, videos and satellite imaging. FREE.
Many people were probably used their website before this app came along and for good reason. Weather geeks will love it. There are storm alerts, multi day forecasts, radars, videos and satellite imaging. FREE.
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