Traveling abroad should be exciting, not stressful, but when it comes to everything from packing and preparing for your trip to not knowing where to go when you get there, it can get a little overwhelming.
Here are five of the best apps for going abroad, with picks that will keep you organized, safe, and secure. That way, you can focus on the adventure that awaits! (courtesy of collegefashion.net)
1. Travel Safe Pro
You may know exactly what to do if an emergency happens at home, but what if something goes wrong abroad?TravelSafe Pro compiles all emergency contact numbers and embassy addresses for your specified country. So, if you run into trouble (even though it’s unlikely!), you won’t waste any time Googling the info you need.
2. Lemon Wallet
Think of Lemon Wallet as a digital version of your wallet – save all your card details, insurance info, and driver’s license without worrying about losing your actual cards! In addition, there’s plenty of upgrades that let you create budgets, track your spending, and make payments online from your virtual wallet.
It’s a great way to make sure you don’t drop your wallet or misplace your credit card while on a night out. Plus, if you only have cash to spend, you’ll be less likely to go over budget!
3. Private Wifi
One of the great things about traveling abroad is all the free WiFi – from airports to coffee shops to train stations, you can find it almost anywhere. The downside? All these unprotected signals can leave your information vulnerable to hackers.
Private WiFi runs in the background of your device and makes you invisible online. That means you can use all the free WiFi you want, while protecting your bank details, private emails, and even your Facebook password!
4. Jetlag Genie
If you haven’t done a lot of long-haul traveling, the time changes can be a serious buzz kill. Instead of arriving ready to explore your new home, you might feel more ready to sleep for, well, ever.
The solution? Download JetLag Genie before your flight and get a customized plan based on your destination and your normal bedtime routine. It’ll tell you when to get to sleep and how to plan your sleep when you arrive so you’re always feeling rested and refreshed.
5. Packing Pro
Getting stressed at the thought of packing for a semester abroad in a country you’ve never visited? It’s hard to know what exactly to take with you! Though it’s tempting to pack every single pair of shoes you own, it might not be the best use of your backpack space.
If you need to get organized, Packing Pro lets you input where you’re going, how many people you’re packing for, and what the weather will be like, then it will give you a personalized packing guide. It’s good for making sure you remember to pack your phone charger instead of another pair of yoga pants!
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