Six Travel Apps Recommended for DIY Trips—Just One Smartphone Needed

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

With technology advancing rapidly, it has become quite common for everyone to own a smartphone, and apps have also become a way for many people to access information. Traveling abroad requires access to information in many areas, so here are six useful free travel apps that not only offer powerful features but also provide real-time updates. Travelers can consider these on their next overseas trip to make their journey smoother.

1. MOOKTravel the World with You

Created by MOOK Publishing, MOOK Travel the World with You includes all the highlights from MOOK’s 20 years of travel books, covering all popular travel destinations. By simply opening the app and checking your current location, you can view nearby dining, entertainment, and activities at a glance. It also allows planning using maps or real-time navigation, making it a highly comprehensive app.

2. GoogleMaps
 
Google Maps is an extremely comprehensive app. In addition to clearly showing your location and the status of other places, you can also mark destinations you want to visit and plan your itinerary on the map. It is highly comprehensive and convenient.
 
3. GlobalConvert Quick Currency and Unit Converter
 
Convert is not only useful for quick currency conversion, but it also provides conversions for length, temperature, area, volume, speed, and other units. Once connected to the internet, the software updates automatically, and you can save frequently used conversion units. It is a very convenient app for travel.

4. TripAdvisor
 
If you want a deeper travel experience, the app from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, can help you choose hotels, restaurants, and more. In addition to reviews from users worldwide, TripAdvisor also allows users to upload their own photos, making it more credible and a highly practical travel app.

5. XONE
 
XONE is a communication app developed by a Taiwanese team. Its standout feature is the ability to make calls to mobile phones, local landlines, and international numbers, with clearly defined services. It offers 100 minutes of free call time per month, with up to 3 minutes free per call. It supports calling mobiles, landlines, and international numbers in 17 countries. When using XONE, the recipient’s phone will correctly display your caller ID.