Top 5 free travel apps to download before your holiday begins
1. Packpoint
Wondering what to pack for your holiday depending on the weather and destination? Packpoint has you covered.
This smart packing app helps you organise your packing according to the location you are visiting. It helps you figure out what to pack for the length of your holiday, tells you the weather as well as activities to do while you’re there.
2. Waze
Want to avoid all kinds of traffic during your holiday? Waze is the perfect app to download to avoid being stuck on the road as you reach your holiday destination. It utilizes real-time user-generated data to make sure you take the best possible route to anywhere whenever you hit the road. It also claims to be the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app so there is lots of information from a number of different destinations.
3. MySOS SA
MySOS is a locally developed app that offers users access to contact details and addresses for doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, dentists, vets and police stations in South Africa. It also has a special feature called mySOS Track Me that can track your journey anywhere in SA. If you are running late it checks your GPS location and notifies your emergency SOS contacts.
This app will definitely come in handy since we have numerous emergency service providers in the private and public sector.
4. Wiffinity
Want to save a bit of data while you’re on holiday? Download Wiffinity, which allows you to easily access WIFI locations worldwide while travelling and helping you forget about roaming charges. WIFI access has become one of today’s basic needs. Wiffinity allows you to be online and connect when travelling. It comes with a WIFI map in every place and the community share the passwords. It also allows you to find and share hotspots.
5. Uber or Taxify
Taxi-ride network apps are a must-have when you’re travelling. Sometimes driving or taking public transport can be an inconvenience during the holidays.
This is when apps like Uber and Taxify come in really handy. You can order your cab ride right at your fingertips, see how far the driver is to your destination and also share your ride with family or friends and even send them the ride info to ensure your safety.
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