Apps for the Wanderlust

APPS FOR THE WANDERLUST
Convert your phone into a travel companion that does more than just calling and texting

XE CONVERTER
Platforms: Android, iOS
Description: This freebie is slick, easy to use, and – best of all, since it uses live currency rates – completely accurate. It converts 180+ currencies and is the world’s most downloaded foreign exchange app. Don’t hop on a plane without this!

KAYAK
Platforms: Android, iOS
Description: Kayak is a travel search engine for finding hotels and restaurants, and booking flights as well as car rentals in select regions. It compares hundreds of travel sites with one search and lets you choose where to book (most travel apps do not). When travelling abroad, it doubles up as a currency calculator.

WAZE
Platforms: Android, iOS
Description: GPS navigation meets social networking with surprisingly effective results. Tap in your destination (there’s also speech recognition) and usersubmitted traffic reports make sure you’re offered the quickest route for the current road conditions.

WORLD LENS TRANSLATOR
Platforms: Android, iOS
Description: This app is your personal language interpreter. It seamlessly translates sign boards, hoardings, and just about anything written in a language that is foreign to you. Just point your phone’s camera towards it and voila! it’s in English. The app works without an internet connection.

ONAVO EXTEND
Platforms: Android, iOS
Description: As a data manager, Onavo Extend drastically reduces the amount of internet data required to perform everyday tasks, such as retrieving emails and posting to Facebook, which is much-needed when your phone is on roaming.