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A tech-friendly holiday
Need
a translator in a foreign country? On a layover and looking for something
to do? These apps can make a handy companion on your holiday
TRANSLATE FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Have you every found yourself in a foreign country where English or
Hindi isn’t obviously the first language and even simple things like
reading street signs and restaurant information can be a problem? Pixter
Scanner, which is available across several platforms can take a photo of
any text you’re confused by and then translate it for you to any chosen
language. All you have to do is choose the language the text that it is
written in and then select what language you’d like it to translate to. It
beats out web-based translators as you don’t need to key in the words; a
picture in this case, can do that job for you.
WHERE TO STAY
Your budget might not allow you to shack up in that Swiss chalet, but
sometimes, people simply don’t feel the love for big hotels while on a vacation.
Renting a place or finding a room can be a problem
if you don’t know where to find it. The Dwellable app can you help you with
that task by getting a comprehensive list of properties for rent near many
popular vacation destinations in North America and Europe. Many of the
listings on this app will also have reservation calendars showing when
properties are available, along with contact information. This way you save
precious time by coming to know whether or not something is available on
the dates you need to travel. So, if hotels aren’t your scene and you’re
travelling to one of the spots abroad that this app supports, you cound
give it a shot.
MONEY EXCHANGE RATES
When you travel abroad, you’ll need to convert rupees to the
destination country’s currency. Being aware of current exchange rates will
help you shop more efficiently and save
money. XE.com,
one of the most reliable currency conversion sites out there, has a
download link for the app, s u p p o r t i n g more than 180 c u r re n c i
e s with up-to-theminute rates. Choose up to 10 currencies, listing them in
any order. To choose a base currency, simply click on the currency and
enter the amount you’d like to convert.
PRICE COMPARISONS AND HOTEL BOOKINGS
Among the plethora of travel apps, Kayak does offer another advantage
when you’re travelling abroad and need some help on the fly. Despite
originally being a price comparison and booking app, it tends to have an
edge over itinerary apps when it comes to features. Of use especially when
on long-haul flights abroad, user reviews note that alerts about delays,
online check-in opening are always prompt. It also seems to have a pretty
comprehensive database of hotels and includes an itinerary service, flight
tracker, packing list, airport info and currency converter.
FIND FREE WI-FI
If data connectivity fees aren’t your thing, this app does exactly what
its name suggests. And that is, to find Wi Fi hotspots no matter which city
in the world you’re in. You can modify its search settings to not just free
hotspots but also the paid ones and even the type of hotspot location, such
as a coffee shop or bar. Wi-Fi
Finder then provides contact details and directions
to the hotspot. Another useful feature is the option to the download and
store data even when you are offline.
DEALING WITH FLIGHT DELAYS
If you’ve had the unpleasant experience of having your flight delayed
for a ridiculously long time or have had a layover due to a cancelled
flight, especially if you’re on holiday, the Layover Guide app can help
alleviate your boredom and irritation with the situation. The app can
provide you with a bunch of local spots to hang out in which includes pubs,
restaurants and the like. It covers all budget ranges.
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Reagan
Gavin Rasquinha BT131219
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