Packing an iPhone helps us keep in touch with home, find our way around, and book our flights. We’ve compiled this list of our favorite iOS apps for travelers.
General
- Pocket Earth – Offline Maps & Travel Guides
- XE Currency – Currency Exchange Calculator
- Google Translate – Language Translation
- Lonely Planet – Travel Guides & Reviews
- TripAdvisor – Travel Guides & Reviews
- Skype – International Phone Calls
- Skype WiFi – Access Skype WiFi Hot Spots
- Google Voice – International Phone Calls
- WhatsApp – International Text Messaging Alternative
- Dropbox – Cloud File Storage
- Weather Underground – Weather Forecasting
Air Travel
- KAYAK – Flight Booking
- Skyscanner – Flight Booking
- SeatGuru – Airline Seat Maps
- GateGuru – Airport Maps & Guides
Accomodations
- Agoda – Hotel Reservations (Especially Good for Asia)
- Hostelworld – Hostel Reservations
- Airbnb – Private Vacation Rentals
- CouchSurfing – Alternative Accommodations & Tour Guides
Japan-Specific
- trains.jp – Tokyo Area Train Routes
- Tokyo Metro by Zuti – Tokyo Metro Map
- Tokyo Metro Subway – Tokyo Metro Map
Have fun! Be safe! Take lots of pictures and write lots of posts. Enjoy every minute.