Must-Have Apps

Rome to Rio:This is the best app for navigating public transportation in other countries! It will give you bus and train numbers, schedules, stops and times and will direct you to the fastes option to get to your destination.
HostelWorld: An app for finding and booking hostels, allowing you to view hostels with reviews and ratings from other travelers. It also connects you with other travelers staying in the same city as you and is the best for finding and meeting friends.
Rick Steves Audio:Rick Steves has a variety of different apps for different continients and provides audio tours, tips and tricks, trip routes and a list of activites for multiple cities all around the world!
Wanderlog:This app helps you plan your trips by organizing accomodations, transportation, and activities all in one place. It is also incredibly helpful with planning a trip with multiple people who all may want to do different things!
Google Translate: Google Translate can help you communicate with people all over the world. This is an increidbly useful app to have if you need to ask for directions, recommendation or help. You can download a multitude of languages also so that you are able to communcate even when you don't have cell service.
Been: Been helps you keep track of the countries and places you have visited. It allows you to mark off destinations on a map and see your travel progress visually on a global map.