Uncertainties are part of every travel plan. You're lucky if your trip goes practically cloned like you designed it on paper. But, that's a rare thing to happen. Therefore, better be safe than be sorry later. While travelling abroad, your smartphone can be your biggest asset in case of emergencies or mishap. So, don't forget to load it with necessary apps that'll help you during the crisis.
Here are some safety travel apps that'll ensure your well-being during a trip –
1.TripIt – This acts as your mobile trip planner showing all trip details at one glance. Features include flights, hotels, car, map, and directions - everything at one place. All you need to do is to sync your travel plans with your online or mobile calendar, share itineraries and post travel plans on your social media profiles like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. That way people are also informed regarding your whereabouts of the trip and can locate/help you if needed. (Cost: Free, for Android, Blackberry, iPhone/iPad and Windows Phone 7).
2.iStone Travel Translation – Travelling in a country which majors in regional language domination, gets risky for a foreigner. The problem there is that you might get lost in translation if there's no help around. Also, misunderstanding leading to different connotations of speech may cause confusion. This travel translation app is equipped with more than 300 useful phrases in 12 languages with true pictorial expressions. Pictures often provide better clarity than words or pronunciation. With this app, you're safe at least communication wise. (Cost: free for basic version, full versions of language require in-app purchases, for iOS)
3.ICE – In the case of emergency, ICE is your best bet. Medical issues are often uninvited. And, just in case that occurs, this app keeps details about your medical conditions, your doctor's primary contact details and insurance information that can be accessed even if your phone is locked. Translation of the same is also available in 10 different languages. A must have app, I suggest. (Cost: $3.99, for Android)
4.SaferVPN – We are often tempted to use accessible networks that are free like Wi-Fi and others, but might have to pay the cost later by putting our online identity at risk. Such thefts are common these days. Safer VPN turns into a Virtual Private Network enabling users to connect to a remote server and direct traffic through a secure network, surfing the web with the high-level encrypted connection. The IP address also changes matching their preferred location, hence ensuring your online safety. (Cost: $5.99- $8.99/month, for iOS, Windows and Android)
5. bSafe – An intelligently designed location app, bSafe not just allow you to set up a network of friends, family and co-workers to share your location, but also takes it much further. The "Follow Me"feature operates by using the phone's GPS to trace the person walking enabling your contacts to follow you in real time. A 'Timer Mode' alerts your contacts to know that you've still not reached your destination as planned, 'Guardian Alert' button informs them when you're in trouble and "I'm here" option lets their contact know that you're safe. (Cost: Free, for iOS and Android)
6. Sitata – To be treated as a warning app, Sitata informs the users about real time happenings around the world that can disrupt travel. The information is displayed on a map alongside additional know-hows and "what to do" advice in that situation. Currently operating in over 200 countries, it gives latest updates on travellers experience of a similar destination they're about to visit, through posts and tips. (Cost: Free, iOS and Android)
If not everything, safety is there in our hands with these wonderful apps. Also with technical advances, you can get not only instant tickets but also get the favourite food order in train, planes so that you are always enjoying it. Tech world is expanding, and the whole world is becoming connected and safer with these amazing apps.