10 iPhone Mobile Apps: Must Have Apps for Travelers

Traveling can be enjoyable recreation or a necessity for business. Regardless of why you’re traveling, you’ll find that the right apps can really make a huge difference in your travel enjoyment, convenience and even how much money you can save. Below, you’ll find the top 10 iPhone mobile apps to carry while traveling.

1. TripIt – TripIt is an interesting app designed for iOS devices running version 3.0 or higher. Essentially, it’s a trip organizer but you can use it to track virtually any travel related information, from your flight number of itinerary changes.

2. FlightAware – FlightAware is exactly what it sounds like, an app designed to help you keep up to date with changes in your flight information. It’s simple, frill-free, very functional, and works with devices running iOS 4.1 and up.

3. Instagram – While Instagram is not necessarily travel-specific, it’s a must-have app for anyone on the go, particularly if you’re traveling for pleasure. You can snap photos, apply filters and upload to your social media accounts very easily.

4. Trailhead – Put out by North Face, Trailhead is an ideal app for those who enjoy travel and adventure in the great outdoors. You’ll find trail and biking information here, as well as plenty of useful GPS functionality.

5. Urbanspoon – What do you do when you’re in a strange city and need to find somewhere good to grab a bite? You fire up the Urbanspoon app, that’s what. This useful app shows all the restaurants nearby so you always get what you want. It runs on iOS 3.0 and up.

6. Kayak – Kayak has made a name for itself as an all-in-one travel app that lets you find accommodations, flight information and even car rental details. It’s free and runs on iOS 4.0 and up.

7. Packing – This is an interesting app. It doesn’t give you hotel, flight or car rental details, but helps take the stress off you by helping you pack more effectively. You’ll find it’s a valuable timesaver, and will keep you from wracking your brain endlessly.

8. XE Currency – Who hasn’t been stuck in another country and unable to figure out exactly how much the money in your pocket is worth in local terms? XE Currency takes the frustration and confusion out of the process.

9. Flight Tracker – The name says it all. This handy app lets you track flight information, see detailed maps and get up to date information about air travel with the push of a button.

10. Google Translate – You’ll never need to worry that you don’t know how to ask where the bathroom is in Italian, or how to find the nearest restaurant in German with this handy little app. Google Translate isn’t perfect, but it’s a lot better than winging it.