TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Travel apps are your best friend when traveling overseas. In addition to saving time and money, these various applications can also reduce stress caused by travel. These apps can help with various travel issues, from the cost of group travel, translating menus, traveling from one point to another, and even communicating with locals.

In addition to airline applications, here are some must-have travel apps to download before you go on vacation.

1. Google Maps

Google Maps is an essential part of any trip for various reasons. You can download offline maps before departing to your destinations. Google Maps can also help plan routes with multiple stops, recommend starred and flagged places, and use AI to help with travel searches.

2. AllTrails

AllTrails is essential for hikers. Hikers of all levels can find hiking routes, long walks, and camping locations through AllTrails. The app also has peer-rated reviews for each place. AllTrails can also recommend places for mountain bikers, wheelchair users, runners, hikers with dogs, and more.

3. Hotel Tonight

Spontaneous travelers should download Hotel Tonight for last-minute travel. This hotel app offers flash deals as well as the ability to book stays in advance or for multiple nights. It’s perfect for travelers who just need a place to crash. It’s also great for flight delays, unexpected layovers, or road trips without a set route.

4. Google Translate

Another essential Google app to download before you travel is Google Translate. Downloading the app can give you various benefits, such as using phone cameras to upload signs, labels, or menus for quick translation. This app is especially helpful when traveling to a country that doesn’t use the English alphabet. The platform currently supports 133 languages and works offline, so you don’t have to worry about data roaming charges. Another feature worth noting is the speaker option that allows travelers to ask for help aloud in another language.

5. Wanderlog

The last on the list of must-have travel apps is Wanderlog. This app brings everything you need to plan a trip into one app. Its database is packed with information about sights, attractions, and places to eat and drink. Wanderlog is great for group travel. Customized itineraries and lists can be edited by multiple people in real-time, and users can leave notes for fellow travelers, such as reminders about must-have dishes or restaurant dress codes. Travelers can also track expenses and split costs, a helpful assistance for large travel groups.

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