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Great resource for offline maps and hiking trails
Download a map for offline use, including navigation, attractions, and hiking trails. Check how long of a drive, or the length of your hike through the different transportation options
Excellent for navigation, map sharing, and reviews
Find the places you’re looking for, and how to get there. Also extremely useful to create your own custom map to share with others, or to view someone else’s map. See TraVentureSide's custom maps here.
Share your experiences, and save them too
Share your adventures with friends and family, while automatically backing up your pictures and videos to your Google Cloud Storage, so you never have to worry about losing them if you lose your phone
Libby is a free app used to rent and read eBooks, including guide books
Connect a library (many public libraries allow you to apply online for an eLibrary card), and browse their selection of eBooks to borrow and read on your mobile device. Great for borrowing multiple countries guidebooks
Stay connected to those you meet, regardless of where you are in the world
Popular with travelers because it allows you to text without the limitation of being in the same country. It uses the internet to relay messages, and is less personal than asking for someone’s social media before you get to know them
Free North American phone number and voicemail
Works similarly to WhatsApp, using texts and calls over internet, compatible with any other phone number. Regardless if they use the app or not, or where you are in the world- all you need is an internet connection!
Hassle-free accommodation booking
Find the place for you, with various options to determine the duration of your stay, number of travelers, as well as the ability to filter and sort the results to your liking
Websites & Other Useful Know-How
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Easily check visa and entry requirements and other info before your trip
Covid restrictions, requirements, documents, Sherpa has it all
Provide an onward flight ticket for ~$20 to meet border entry requirements
Find easy, cheap flights
Find the best cost effective flight for your trip with Google Flights. You can easily browse similar itineraries across various dates to find the cheapest days to fly
Avoid absurd bank fees when converting between currencies
Transfer funds between different currencies for an unbeatably low cost. Some countries are also eligible for their Multi-currency account, a money card that allows you to store multiple currencies to transfer and spend while you travel
Know your rates before you travel
Don’t get ripped off from using a “convenient” money exchanger when you don't know what the actual rate is. A simple Google Search before transiting can save you
Excellent source of info when travelling to an unknown area
I use Lonely Planet guidebooks for every trip. Great way to find attractions, activities, and popular spots. If travelling to multiple countries, Libby is a great free app to store multiple eBooks to save precious luggage space
Find the best places to eat and sleep
Everyone has different preferences, here are some resources to help you narrow down your search:
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Lonely Planet Guidebooks
Learn a Language
Learn a language from home, or on the go!
Coffee Break is an interactive podcast to help you learn a variety of languages, from Chinese, to Spanish, German, and more!
Coffee Break is an interactive podcast to help you learn a variety of languages, from Chinese, to Spanish, German, and more! Just search "Coffee Break Languages" on Spotify
Duolingo is a free game-quiz style app for learning 30+ different languages