Currency Converters

XE Currency

• Work online and offline
• Available on Android and Apple
• Helps you keep track of live rates for every currency

Valuta+

• Works online and offline
• Does not have many functions, but is very
  user-friendly
• Allows you to mark your most used currencies

Transferwise

• Very well-developed app
• Fast currency conversion at inter-bank rates
• Pair with Transferwise Borderless account and debit card for easy spending

Revolut

• Easy to top up and convert to 140+ currencies with no fees
• Comes with a contactless VISA debit card that works worldwide
• Easy to split costs with friends and track your budget through the mobile app

Transport Planners

Rome2Rio

• Available on Android and iOS
• One of the most popular transport planner apps
• A large variety of transport options and routes based on cost and duration
• Shows transportation fees for private and public transportation

GoEuro

• Available on IOS and Android
• Offers you alternative routes and shows the smartest choice based on your time of departure, cost and duration
• Car rental feature

Citymapper

• Full public transport database that gets you from A-B easily
• 39+ urban areas supported
• Easy to follow instructions to get you exploring like a local

Local city guides and experiences

ShowAround

• Allows you to hire locals as tour guides. You can choose them based on location, languages spoken, how much experience the tour guide has and later on leave a review and rating.
• Available on IOS only
• Other users may access the mobile site.

Vayable

• Allows you to experience life as a local, whether you wish to have a tour or discover Rome on a Vespa.
• The services are provided by locals, so you are sure to get an authentic experience
• Available on iOS only
• Other users may access the mobile site.

Lonely Planet

• Travel guide available on Android and iOS
• Offers tips and recommendation from local experts
• Works online and offline
• Helps you learn the local language with audio phrasebooks
• Has a currency converter

Viator

• Offers budget-friendly suggestions for guided tours and other activities located in your current area
• Allows you to have a look at photos and videos of your destination.
• Offers suggestions based on more than 500,000 reviews
• Available on Android and iOS

Google Trips

• Find everything you need in one convenient app
• Save your tickets and passes
• Use crowd-sourced day plans to pack in the sightseeing
• Find the best local restaurants and hangouts according to Google reviews

Podcasts

Why: As you will be travelling a lot by train, it might take some time to get from one point to the other along your journey. Whether you are not in the mood to socialize, or you
simply have nothing better to do during the trip, a podcast is a very good idea to pass the time in an enjoyable way. You can pick-up some words and phrases in
the language of the country you are visiting or simply learn something new
about the local area.

Podcast Go

• Available on Android only
• Free and Paid version
• User-friendly

iCatcher

• Available on iOS only
• Background playback
• Highly rated by App store users

Local city guides and experiences

ShowAround

• Allows you to hire locals as tour guides. You can choose them based on location, languages spoken, how much experience the tour guide has and later on leave a review and rating.
• Available on IOS only
• Other users may access the mobile site.

Vayable

• Allows you to experience life as a local, whether you wish to have a tour or discover Rome on a Vespa.
• The services are provided by locals, so you are sure to get an authentic experience
• Available on iOS only
• Other users may access the mobile site.

Lonely Planet

• Travel guide available on Android and iOS
• Offers tips and recommendation from local experts
• Works online and offline
• Helps you learn the local language with audio phrasebooks
• Has a currency converter

Viator

• Offers budget-friendly suggestions for guided tours and other activities located in your current area
• Allows you to have a look at photos and videos of your destination.
• Offers suggestions based on more than 500,000 reviews
• Available on Android and iOS

Google Trips

• Find everything you need in one convenient app
• Save your tickets and passes
• Use crowd-sourced day plans to pack in the sightseeing
• Find the best local restaurants and hangouts according to Google reviews

Translation Apps

Translator Speak and Translate Pro

• Available on Android only
• Available for more than 100 languages
• Offers real-time translation
• Automatic language detection

iTranslate Voice

• Available on iOS only
• Translates spoken conversation
• Offers reading aloud feature if you are not sure how a certain phrase is pronounced
• You can look up phrases using your voice

Google Translate

• Download languages for offline use
• Use the camera to translate entire blocks of text
• Translates spoken conversation
• Available free on iOS and Android

Weather Apps

Weather Channel

• Available on Android and IOS
• User-friendly and easy to use
• Prediction notifications
• Keep track of storms

AccuWeather

• Available on Android and IOS
• Offers additional information in text and graphic format
• Severe weather alerts
• RealFeel information – it tells you how the weather feels outside. This is especially useful for cold or humid environments

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