📱 Travel Apps You Actually Need
A lean toolkit of apps that genuinely help — set them up before you leave home.
A lean travel toolkit
You don't need dozens of apps — just a few that genuinely help. Set these up before you leave.
Getting around
- Offline maps (download your destination before you fly).
- A ride-hailing app that works locally.
- Your airline's app for boarding passes and alerts.
Staying connected
- An eSIM app so you have data on arrival.
- A translation app with offline language packs.
- A messaging app to keep in touch with home.
Money & planning
- Your banking app (and a card with no foreign fees).
- A currency converter.
- BeforeDepart to research safety, essentials, food and guides for any destination.
Set up before you go
Download everything and any offline packs on home Wi-Fi, log in, and test them. Landing somewhere new with your maps, money and data ready makes everything easier.
✈️ Before you go
Sort the practical stuff that saves money and stress:
Frequently asked questions
What about getting around?
Offline maps (download your destination before you fly). A ride-hailing app that works locally. Your airline's app for boarding passes and alerts.
What about staying connected?
An eSIM app so you have data on arrival. A translation app with offline language packs. A messaging app to keep in touch with home.
What about money & planning?
Your banking app (and a card with no foreign fees). A currency converter. BeforeDepart to research safety, essentials, food and guides for any destination.