Traveling around the world can be a fun and enjoyable experience, as long as you have all the right gadgets and information to help you along the way. These things include maps, sufficient information about the country or place you are going to visit, affordable accommodations, taxi stops, and so on. And since it may sound impossible to get all these information in a piece of paper or booklet, there are now apps that can make your life much easier, especially when you are traveling. They can help you do your tasks and find places where you want to go even in a foreign country where language differences can be a barrier.
So without further ado, below are apps for Mac that will make your traveling easy-breezy.
1. Bellhop
Looking for a good hotel is one of the most tedious tasks when traveling, and this may not be easy if you're not familiar with the place you are going to visit. Bellhop helps you find good accommodations in a foreign country and let you find some of the great deals that are happening with the hotels around the world. It also shows the hotels on the map where you can pick from, and then you can proceed with the usual booking procedure.
You can download the Bellhop app for free from the Mac App Store.
2. Google Earth
Would you like to have a clearer picture of the town or the streets of the place you're going to visit? Well, Google Earth is the app that perfectly suits the job. With data from all around the world, the app shows you maps as well as satellite views of different places around the world straight from your Mac. You have the option to zoom in or out a certain area, get a street view, see traffic jams, and many more. It helps you see your destination at a glance with ease via satellite views.
Simply go to their official website to download this app for free.
3. Flight Status
If you are concerned about the gate number of your flight, or you would like to check where you can claim your baggage, Flight Status is the right app that you need. It tracks flights all around the world and provides you with the precise information you need. It allows you to check your flight's gate number, terminal number, baggage claim info, and so on. It currently supports over 4,300+ airports and 1,200+ airlines, so there's a great chance that yours is covered by Flight Status.
You can get this app from the Mac App Store for $6.99.
4. Universal Translator
Is your next flight going to be in China or Indonesia? If so, you may have a hard time making a conversation with most of the people there. In that case, you need to have the Universal Translator app to help you survive your challenging travel abroad. You just need to tell it what you want to be translated and it will give you the right answers. So the next time someone tells you "Sabai dee mai," you can answer that person right away with "Sabai dee krab."
Universal Translator is completely free from the Mac App Store.
5. Swackett
It's also important for you to be updated with the weather before hopping on your flight. Swackett is an app for Mac that lets you check the weather on any city so you would know whether you need to bring an umbrella with you, if wearing a short is suitable once you get there, or just be prepared what lies ahead. With its attractive and informative interface, this app is a great help to bring along.
The Swackett app is available for free on the Mac App Store.
6. Coffee Shop Locator
After a long day of sight-seeing and walking along the streets of a foreign country, you'll definitely want to look for a nice coffee shop where you can relax and sip a cup of coffee. So how do you do that? Well, the Coffee Shop Locator can be the answer to your question. This app searches for Starbucks shops near your current location and filters them as per your preferences. If you don't like those that are situated inside malls, you can set that option on the app. The app will show you those that will suit your requirements. The shops are plotted on the map for better visibility.
You can also get this app from the Mac App Store for free.
7. Currency Converter
Exchanging your money to the currency of the place you're going to is part of every traveler's task. You can't enjoy your visit if you can't buy any souvenir or dine at a nice restaurant on that place, simply because you don't have their currency. But how would you know how many US dollars equal a hundred British pounds? There's nothing to worry because Currency Converter can give you the answer. It's a widget that sits in the dashboard of your Mac for easy access and shows you the current currency rates. You now have a way of knowing how much money you are going to need at your destination and have it converted to the forein currency while you're in your home country. The app does all kinds of currency conversions and supports almost every currency out there.
Simply visit the Mac Update website so you can download Currency Converter for free. These apps will definitely give you a smoother and more enjoyable traveling experience. Why? With the help of these apps, you don't need to run around and ask for someone if they can speak your language before asking for assistance or directions. Of course, you still have the choice to meet other people and gain a friend or two while you're abroad. But for the meantime, it's nice to be prepared and know where you're going so that you can maximize your time to enjoy the beauty of the place. Good luck!
