Mobile Apps

Like most people, you will be traveling with some type of 'smart' mobile device allowing you to stay in touch with others and run valuable travel apps while you are away.  There are an endless number of apps available and we have only listed a few to consider.  The ones you use may be different depending on your phone and travel requirements.  We have prioritized the apps from High to Low based on functionality and are not specifically stating to use the ones listed, but something similar may be helpful.
 
Priority:   High      Medium      Low
Select the images below taking you directly to the Google Play App Store
 
 
Google Drive
Free Google App allowing you to upload documents to the cloud.

See our Backup Documents page.

 
Gmail
An Email App allows you to stay in touch while you're away.
       
 
Google Photos
Free Google App providing unlimited free storage to backup your photos.

See our Backup Photos page.

 
Samsung My Files
An app allowing you to access your phone's files when transferring photos from your camera to your phone.

See our Backup Photos page.

       
 
DB Navigator
If you are traveling by train through Europe, the DB Bahn app is invaluable for train information.

See our Trains page.

 
Google Map Navigation
Having some type of navigation allows you to follow step-by-step instructions to your destination.
       
 
Hotels
An app referencing your accommodation bookings with Hotels.com.

See our Hotels page.

 
AccuWeather
Accurate weather forecasts, real-time alerts, and severe weather warnings are available on- demand.
       
       
 
Airbnb
Search and book Bed & Breakfast locations around the world.

See our Bed & Breakfast page.

   
       
 
Currency Converter
You should make note of exchange rates prior to your travels, but having a currency converter is also useful.

See our Currency page.

 
Viber
Viber allows you to text and call others for free who are also using the app.

See our Phones page.

       
 
SNCF
Rail information but we do prefer the DB Navigator app shown above.

See our Trains page.

 
Uber
The Uber ride sharing app to request rides when required.

See our Taxis page.

       
 
Family Locator - GPS Tracker
When traveling with others, these apps allow you to track the locations of other members in  your party through phone GPS.
 
Google Translate
Translate by typing, offline translation, instant camera, conversation mode, handwriting and more...
       
 
Facebook
The Facebook app allows you to stay in touch and post comments and photos about your trip.
 
French / English Translator
Some type of translator app for a country where you do not speak the language.
       
 
Samsung Notes
An app that will allow you to keep general notes for quick reference.
 
Smonet Video System
If you have a home video security system, some type of monitoring app although you may be required to use one designed for your system.

See our Home Security page.

       
 
Daybook - Diary, Journal, Note
Some type of travel journal allowing you to select a photo and attach paragraphs of text to it.

See our Journal page.