The navigation, translation, money and transport apps that make traveling abroad smoother.
A few minutes in the app store before you leave can save hours on the road. Install these on Wi-Fi at home.
Getting around
An offline-capable maps app, the local ride-hailing app for your destination, and the national rail or metro app for tickets and timetables.
Communication
A messaging app your contacts use for calls over data, and a translation app with downloadable offline language packs and camera translation.
Money and planning
Your bank's app for card controls and alerts, a currency converter, a booking app for accommodation, and a document scanner to keep copies of your passport and tickets.
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