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Apps for Travel
In this episode, Ashleigh and Christopher discuss their favorite apps for travel planning, transportation, outdoor adventure, tourism, dining, and communication.
Transportation and Navigation
Road Trippers and iExit - Help plan road trips
FlightAware - Track flights
Airline apps - Manage flights and boarding passes
LoungeBuddy - Find and book airport lounges
Citymapper - Multi-modal transit directions
Google/Apple Maps + Smartwatch - Walking directions
GasBuddy - Find cheap gas prices
OBI - Compare rideshare prices
Parking apps - Find and pay for parking
Rental car apps - Book last-minute rentals
Outdoor Adventure
Ultimate Campgrounds - Discover campsites on public lands
Recreation.gov and ReserveAmerica - Book campsites
Campendium and HipCamp - Campground reviews
RV Life - Campground ratings and amenities
National Park Service app - Park guides and maps
Topo Maps+ - Detailed hiking maps
AllTrails - Hiking trail finder
Go Paddling - Kayak launch sites
Tourism
Freetour.com - Free walking tours
Viator - Discounted tours and activities
GetYourGuide - Tours and attractions
Groupon - Local deals
Guide Along - GPS-guided driving tours
Rick Steves Audio Europe - Free audio walking tours
Review sites - Restaurants, hotels, attractions
GlobeTips - Calculate local tipping
Communication
Revolut - Multi-currency payments
Google Translate - Translate text and images
WhatsApp - Messaging overseas
MyTSA - Airport security wait times
Mobile Passport - Expedited customs
Timeshifter - Avoid jet lag
Wine Break: Ginjinha
Ashleigh and Christopher try ginjinha, a Portuguese cherry liqueur from Lisbon. They recommend looking for it at Total Wine.
In this episode, Ashleigh and Christopher discuss their favorite apps for travel planning, transportation, outdoor adventure, tourism, dining, and communication.
Transportation and Navigation
Road Trippers and iExit - Help plan road trips
FlightAware - Track flights
Airline apps - Manage flights and boarding passes
LoungeBuddy - Find and book airport lounges
Citymapper - Multi-modal transit directions
Google/Apple Maps + Smartwatch - Walking directions
GasBuddy - Find cheap gas prices
OBI - Compare rideshare prices
Parking apps - Find and pay for parking
Rental car apps - Book last-minute rentals
Outdoor Adventure
Ultimate Campgrounds - Discover campsites on public lands
Recreation.gov and ReserveAmerica - Book campsites
Campendium and HipCamp - Campground reviews
RV Life - Campground ratings and amenities
National Park Service app - Park guides and maps
Topo Maps+ - Detailed hiking maps
AllTrails - Hiking trail finder
Go Paddling - Kayak launch sites
Tourism
Freetour.com - Free walking tours
Viator - Discounted tours and activities
GetYourGuide - Tours and attractions
Groupon - Local deals
Guide Along - GPS-guided driving tours
Rick Steves Audio Europe - Free audio walking tours
Review sites - Restaurants, hotels, attractions
GlobeTips - Calculate local tipping
Communication
Revolut - Multi-currency payments
Google Translate - Translate text and images
WhatsApp - Messaging overseas
MyTSA - Airport security wait times
Mobile Passport - Expedited customs
Timeshifter - Avoid jet lag
Wine Break: Ginjinha
Ashleigh and Christopher try ginjinha, a Portuguese cherry liqueur from Lisbon. They recommend looking for it at Total Wine.
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