Monday, March 8, 2010

iPhone Apps for International Travel

International travel with iPhones is made very easy via several apps. http://caribbeantravelnews.blogspot.com/ had a great post about top iPhone apps to use while traveling in the Caribbean. I love the list and have a couple more apps to add to it:

Things I would add to the list:
(See the link above or the list below to check out the original list on Caribbean Travel News)
1. TextPlus+ (http://textplus.gogii.com/) This is a MUST for me. It enables you to send text messages via Wi-Fi Internet instead of using expensive international data roaming!

3. Bug Spray (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bug-spray-ultrasonic/id317742303?mt=8) This works. I swear. And it's better than being sticky and having to re-shower before you go to bed.
4. BlogPress (http://blogpress.coollittlethings.com/) I absolutely love this app. There is a free lite version, I went ahead and paid the small fee to get the full version. Either one is great, though! You can write and post to several blogs at the same time. You can also post pictures, etc.

5. Twitterific (http://twitterrific.com/) I can't go ANYWHERE without this. But especially international travel! Use wi-fi (again) instead of international data roaming!
Caribbean Travel News List:

1. Skype (http://www.skype.com/download/skype/iphone/ ) 2. Coconut Connection (http://rumshopryan.com/ )
3. Oanda Currency Converter (Note: I use the "Currency" app)

4. Flashlight 5. Postman (http://taptivate.com/postman/ )

2 comments:

craig said...

A good list, I just downloaded a few of these (Text+ and BugSpray). Curious to see how they might change my travel...

But for postcards, I am still one who appreciates the handwritten, mailed card. In fact I have a collection.

stay adventurous,
Craig

julie said...

Right - the Postcards one was on the original list (not mine). I love real, tangible, hand-written things. I'll give you my address for your next trip. :)

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