Are you studying abroad or planning to travel while you’re at university? Lots of students love to travel during their studies and it can be a great opportunity to see more of the world.
We have so many resources at our fingertips to make travel seamless and convenient, and there are many apps that help us out. Whether you’re staying in the country or traveling further afar, there’s something to help everyone.
To make your travels much easier to navigate and book, read on for 5 travel apps every student needs to download.
When you move to a new city or travel to a new one for a trip, it can be hard to navigate sometimes. Large cities have a lot of public transport options and it can be confusing to know which is the best to take.
This is where Citymapper comes in. It works in a number of big cities in the UK as well as around Europe and beyond. Just type in the destination you want to go to and it will show you the most efficient public transport methods to get there.
It can save you a lot of time and make you feel much more comfortable getting around.
When you’re a student, you’re always looking for the best deals and ways to stick to your budget. Flights can be very expensive and shopping around different airlines is always a good idea.
Skyscanner saves time as it collates airlines from all around the world to show you the best times and prices for flights to your chosen destination. If you don’t know where you want to go yet, you can simply ‘Explore’ flights around the dates you want to leave and it will show you flights to destinations all around the world for the best prices.
It can save you a lot of money and ensure that you get the best deal possible on your flights.
If you plan to travel around the UK, – or even venture into Europe on the Eurostar – the Trainline app is one of the best to download.
You can book trains all around the UK from this app and search for the best deals. You can also store your tickets on there too so you won’t have to rush to the machines to print them off at the station.
You’ve got your flights booked and the countdown to the trip is on. One of the best ways to store your flight information is using App in the Air.
This app will remind you of when to go to your gate, keeps track of your loyalty points, tells you where the lounges are, etc. It also shows a flight map of all the places you’ve been before and shows statistics of the number of miles you’ve travelled, countries visited, and many more.
If you love statistics and seeing your journeys in a visual way, it’s the perfect app for you.
When you get to a new country, chances are you might not speak the local language. You might not know very much to get by, and Google Translate can help.
This app will help you with phrases you need to use when speaking to the locals and you can translate signs to help you find your way.
It even has a feature where you can auto-translate a sign through your phone camera. It makes your experience so much easier and gives you peace of mind that you can always communicate with people.
It’s Time to Download these 5 Travel Apps Today
These travel apps are the perfect tools to help make your travel experiences much smoother and streamlined. They can help you navigate new cities, save money on travel, and generally make the experience an easy one.
Looking for more travel tips to help you out? Check out our blog post for more.
