International Travel Apps

COMMUNICATION Name and/or URL Cost Compatibility Description Free App Store • Video call other Skype users for free w/wifi. www.skype.com Play • Skype chat . • Free international calls to other Skype users. • Add credit to your Skype account to call landlines at low rates. • App requires Wi-Fi or 3G. Rebtel Free App Store • Make calls and texts for free to other Rebtel www.rebtel.com/en users, low cost outside of the system. • App also lets you talk via the operator’s network without Wi-Fi or 3G. Free App Store • Make free phone calls and texts to other www.viber.com Google Play Viber users when connected to wifi. • Allows calls without using mobile provider minutes. • Syncs your int’l contacts with your phone’s contacts What’s App Free App Store • Messaging service that allows you to www..com Google Play message for free with other Whatsapp users. • Easy for simple text messages or longer conversations, when you only have access to wifi. • Group chat conversations with your contacts. • Doesn’t let you make calls. Pinger with voice Free App Store • Gives you an alternate U.S. mobile number www.pinger.com Google Play from which you can send SMS messages to any U.S. number when connected to wifi. • Call any U.S. number for up to 10 minutes. • Receive free unlimited calls from U.S. numbers when connected to wifi. • Allows you to communicate with people who do not have smart phones.

TRANSLATOR APPS Duolingo Free? iOS • Translator/interpreter that also helps you https://www.duolingo.com/ Android learn the language. Google Translator Free Google Play • Translator/interpreter app; download to https://translate.google.com/ phone about/intl/en_ALL/languages/ Camera Translator Free Google Play • Take picture of a word, and this app translates it.

GENERAL TRAVEL Name and/or URL Cost Compatibility Description Hopper Free App Store • “Know when to fly and buy. Score the lowest Google Play fares.” Skyscanner Free App Store • Flight comparison app; puts top travel deals at Google Play your fingertips

International Travel Apps

GoEuro Free App Store • Choose cheapest and fastest routes from over https://www.goeuro.com/ Google Play 600 official partners Travel app for Europe • Travel by train, bus, or air across Europe Tripit Free or App Store • Stores the logistics of your travel information. www.tripit.com $49/yr Google Play • Flight confirmation, hotel vouchers, car rentals, Travel organization app for Pro alerts if something in your travel plans change. version Triposo Free App Store • Travel guide for your location, including food, https://www.triposo.com/ Google Play entertainment, maps, bus stops, etc. • Book tours & activities; save favorites to a bucket list, download maps, etc. GateGuru Free App Store • Manage your travel for current/future trips. www.gateguru.com Google Play • JourneyCard gives real-time updates. From TripAdvisor • AirportCard, gives airport info. • Airport amenity information/map. • Keeps your travel stats Flight Tracker Free or App Store • Airline flight tracking app https://www.flightview.co $0.99 or Google Play m/flighttracker/ $3.99 Circa Free App Store • Traveling through multiple countries in a short Google Play period of time? Circa is a time zone tracker that lets you check what time it is where you are, and where you’re heading. You can also add your home time, in case you want to keep in touch with people back home. City Maps 2Go Offline Free App Store • Provides pre-downloaded city maps which don't Maps (limited Google Play require any Wi-Fi or roaming data once you're Pro version is $9.99 down- at your destination. loads) • Provides offline GPS services, pins locations of restaurants, shops and other items of interest. RAILPLANNER Free App Store • Offline access to the European train timetables. http://www.eurailgroup.or Google Play • Use the ‘Trip Planner’ feature to plan your trip g/promos/railplanner_app in advance, at the station, or on train. /index.htm • Find the train stations nearest to you using augmented reality. • See what extra discounts and benefits you are entitled to, including ferry crossings, hotels and city tours. • Read facts about the countries you are exploring. Rhein-Main- Free App Store • Includes public transit network maps. Verkehrsverbund Google Play • Timetables that are downloadable to mobile http://www.rmv.de/en/ Specific to phones. Germany Deutsche Bahn, DB Free iOS • Public transit system for Germany Navigator (Germany) Android www.bahn.com Travel List Free App Store • Organize items you’ll put in your suitcase. MANY available • Add reminder for last minute items. • Plan every stop and don’t miss out on anything. • Add events to your calendar or set one-time or regular alerts. Wi-Fi Finder Free App Store • Multiple apps available—read reviews! International Travel Apps

Google Play EDURoam Free App Store • Not downloadable, but a wi-fi option; check www.eduroam.org/ Google Play with ITS to make sure you can log on Google Goggles Free Android • Identify everything from paintings in museums Google Play Store to ingredients in food. Also works as a /QR scanner and translator. Must have wifi. World Customs & Free? iOS • Customs, cultural information, and facts about Cultures for iPhone Android more than 165 countries, separated into categories such as greetings, personal space and touching, laws, taboos, and more. SDK Free trial App Store • Use camera in your to view your High cost Google Play neighborhood, information will appear on the screen, hovering over relevant locations.

GENERAL TRAVEL INFO TO ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE LIKE A LOCAL Free App Store • Guides offer hotel, restaurant, etc. in a limited https://www.likealocalgui Some Google Play number of cities. de.com/ cost for • Visit sites away from tourist-packed places. extras • Can use without an Internet connection: Download a city guide in advance (app is free, but you pay for individual guides) and it’s stored on your smart device of choice. FOODSPOTTING App Store • Recommends specific dishes, not just www.foodspotting.com Google Play restaurants. • See what’s good at any restaurant

Educational Evernote Free up App Store • Project/homework management system. https://evernote.com/ to 60 Google Play • Pay plans for higher data use. MB/mo

SAFETY Name and/or URL Cost Compatibility Description Help Call Free App Store • Detects your location in 126 countries. • One-touch access to local police, fire, and ambulance services. You must enter numbers to send alerts. Travel Smart Free App Store • Locate the nearest hospital https://www.allianztravelin Google Play • Prescription drug translator surance.com/travelsmart.h • Emergency numbers by country tm myCISI Free App Store • Only for participants in CISI insurance http://www.culturalinsuran Google Play • Same extensive info as on web site ce.com/students/technolog y.asp SMART TRAVELER Free App Store • Department of State app, enroll in STEP; info to https://step.state.gov/step Google Play US Embassy/Consulate; email alerts / • Essential tool for travel into less stable regions. • Current travel warnings International Travel Apps

Sickweather Free App Store • Records and maps outbreaks of about 2 dozen www.sickweather.com Google Play ailments, from common allergies to serious communicable illnesses.

International Travel Apps

ICE Free App Store • In case of emergency. http://incaseofemergency. Google Play • Keeps details about your medical conditions, org/ your doctor’s primary contact details and insurance information that can be accessed even if your phone is locked. • Translates the stored information in 10 different languages.

Safety Apps from Mashable (http://mashable.com/2012/09/26/safety-apps-for- students/) Guardly, Circle of 6, ??? App Store • Various apps that can trigger an alert with real- MyForce My Force, Google Play time location tracking. OnWatch, hollaback! • Check them all out!

Uber, Lyft Free App Store • Taxi apps to get a safe and certified ride. www.uber.com Google Play • Find taxis based on current location, book taxis www.lyft.com quickly and track arrivals with mobile updates. • Primarily in countries across Europe, the U.S. and Canada. Uber is in close to 500 cities across the world. • Directly order taxis without calling for one. • Helps students avoid unlicensed, illegal and dishonest taxi companies. • Shows optimal route the driver should take to your destination.

Money/Finance Apps Currency Converter Free App Store • Real time exchange rates with more than 180 http://www.oanda.com/m Google Play currencies. iOS version also allows you to add obile/ interest rate or int’l fees, Android version graphs the rate of exchange over certain periods of time. Mint Free App Store • Organize finances, travel budget & track www.mint.com Google Play expenses. • “Read-only” service for safety. Expensify Free App Store • Business trip? Create a report and start Google Play adding every receipt — manually, or use your phone’s camera to scan the receipt and have the app fill information in. Email the full report to your supervisor — they’ll see every receipt.