March 15, 2009

Best iPhone Apps for Travellers

The biggest gift last year for our household was the 3G iPhone and it has been a huge success ever since. We have used it for so many tasks and it saved our bacon when we needed to find a restaurant after we made a wrong turn due to some construction in the road. Being a traveller, a cool notion is how to best use this great invention to make the process a little easier so the enjoyment is higher....and so my first step was Apple Web Apps for Travel

Here are some of the new and cool applications for travellers that could make it to my iPhone soon. Getting help with foreign language when traveling is always helpful – my French is decent and my Japanese will get me to a hotel but that is about it. The Roadtrippr looks really interesting because visiting spots off the beaten path is right up my alley – and with the upgrade of international countries I’m sold.

Because Facebook is all the rage these days along with Twitter – Travel Buddies on the go could be a great addition. A friend of mine right now is in New Zealand and is looking for travel buddies while be bikes around the country. Take a look at these and if you use them please let me know – would love to get feedback and if you have any other suggested apps drop me a line as well. Thanks!

Language Translator
Translates any text between 41 different languages using Googles language translation service. It can even detect your source language.

What’s New in this Version
- added more languages (Albanian, Hungarian, Maltese, Thai, Turkish)

Pocket Norwich
A Free city information guide and map for your iPhone or iPod touch. The guide is unique in that it includes full audio commentary, streamed directly to your device - let your mobile become your own personal tour guide!

Roadtrippr
The hardest part of planning a road trip is finding places to visit. Everyone can find the main attractions, but most of the time the most interesting places to visit are off the beaten path. The purpose of roadtrippr is to help you find those places.

By adding these kind of places in your hometown, you can help everyone passing through find them. In return, when you hit the open road, your destination should have many places for you to check out.

We now support a few international countries, including Canada, The United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Switzerland!
What’s New in this Version
- The Webapp has been completely redesigned from the ground up.
- New Logo
- New Design
- User Profiles
- Friend System
- Email System

City Spin San Francisco
A comprehensive, insider’s look at what’s on in the Golden Gate City. Up-to-date info on everything from the best cheap eats in Chinatown to the exciting attractions along Fisherman’s Wharf.
- Complete listings of the city’s hottest restaurants, shops, bars and clubs, museums, attractions and tours.
- The latest 411 on air traffic delays, security wait times and weather for San Francisco International, Oakland International, and destination airports.
- Traveler Tools for on-the-go traveling.
- Brought to you by the local experts at wheretraveler.com.
What’s New in this Version
- Addition of Traveler Tools for on-the-go traveling:
- Language translation for 27 different languages.
- Tip and Split: Not just any tip calculator, this app will split the bill too! You enter the amount and number of guests and this app will calculate how much each person owes.
- Real time world-wide currency conversion.
- Airport information includes security wait times, traffic, delays and mapping information

City Spin Miami
A comprehensive, insider’s look at what’s on in the Magic City. Up-to-date info on everything from the best places to dine in Coconut Grove to the latest happenings in the Wynwood Art District.
- Complete listings of the city’s hottest restaurants, shops, bars and clubs, museums, attractions and tours.
- The latest 411 on air traffic delays, security wait times and weather for Miami International and destination airports.
- Traveler Tools for on-the-go traveling.
- Brought to you by the local experts at wheretraveler.com.
What’s New in this Version
- Addition of Traveler Tools for on-the-go traveling:
- Language translation for 27 different languages.
- Tip and Split: Not just any tip calculator, this app will split the bill too! You enter the amount and number of guests and this app will calculate how much each person owes.
- Real time world-wide currency conversion.
- Airport information includes security wait times, traffic, delays and mapping information.

Things to do in New York
Check out what there is to do in New York City. This is a site that you can go to at anytime for ideas and suggestions. You would be surprised what there is to do, even if you lived here all of your life.

Travel Buddies on the go
A mobile-friendly version of the Facebook Travel Buddies application. You can login with your Facebook account to access your travel calendars on Travel Buddies. The mobile site allows you to create trip events on iPhone, write your trip thoughts, and leave comments for your friends about their travel. All your information will be shared with your friends on Facebook instantly.

Pocket Barcelona
A unique tourist information guide for your iPhone or iPod Touch. It includes full audio commentary (streamed directly to your device), integrated maps, opening times, entry prices and plenty of photographs. Use it as your own personal Barcelona tour guide.

International Calls from 1p/minute from your iPhone
International Calls from your UK iphone from 1p per minute, the Web App features a rich video media interface with full instructions and using voip technology to place the call. International calls are made at local calling rates by using your inclusive minutes to connect to our London based number 02071246666. You pay from 1p per minute for the International segment via VOIP. Voice prompts advise on funds and time remaining for each call. You can topup by text anytime you need to. No complex calling card details, no pin numbers needed, no account to open, no credit card needed. Just Topup by Text (UK Only)

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