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By: Indie Travel Podcast Travel dictionary phrasebook app for iPhone, iPod and Android smartphones, iSayHello.mobi's Blog

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:29:08 +0000

[...] I’d be nice to know what Linda and Craig would think about iSayHello since they already published a post about the “Best iPhone travel apps“. [...]

By: Tom Lasater

Tom Lasater — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:15:39 +0000

Dear Craig and Linda,

Your readers might be interested to know about LocoTrivia, the world’s first location based trivia game. Just launch LocoTrivia, and you will be asked questions about the world nearby. Want to impress the world with your knowledge ? Add your own Trivia questions to LocoTrivia and get recognized !

By: Ryan B

Ryan B — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:48:04 +0000

I highly recommend iDistress as well. It sends out a distress text&email if you are ever in a dangerous situation with your location. It also chooses the local emergency number automatically.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:25:16 +0000

That sounds great, going to find it now.

By: Anil

Anil — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:13:22 +0000

NetStumbler picks up wireless networks with hidden SSIDs and there are usually a few at most airports (the airlines use them). It also forces your iPhone to find wireless networks at shorter intervals than the default as well as give you some more details about the wireless network itself.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:08:02 +0000

Anil, I know the first two, but haven’t heard of net stumble. What’s that and why does it make your list?

By: Anil

Anil — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:54:00 +0000

I’d add Hotel Pal, Skype, and NetStumble to name a few. There are so many good apps out there for travelers it’s difficult to narrow them down!

By: Quinn Genzel

Quinn Genzel — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:50:41 +0000

Another great travel app is PACKING, chosen as one of National Geographic’s best travel apps, and now on sale for only US$0.99. There is also a professional version, called PACKING PRO, which was itself chosen by both American Express and National Geographic as one of their top travel apps. Packing Pro, in addition to the basic packing functions that both apps share, has an Expert customized list generation tool, twice as many sample lists, a larger master catalog, and complete customization control over the look and feel of the device (layout, font & colors). Besides, how can anyone travel without first Packing!

Packing: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=294710480&mt=8

Packing Pro: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=312266675&mt=8

By: :: 116 – Playtripper, Sherpa and Hostelhero with Jason Morris Indie Travel Podcast :: Sweet travel advice for independent travellers

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:22:56 +0000

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By: soultravelers

soultravelers — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:51:36 +0000

We have been traveling the world as a family since 2006 on 4 continents, 29 countries & over 100,000 miles ( most overland) and not only do we find the laptop the best, we have 3!! ( And 3 years later they are all working well despite seeing tons of use!).

It all depends on how you travel and what your needs are.If you LIVE travel as a lifestyle, you really can’t beat macs. We’ve taken ours deep into the Sahara and into rural Turkey, not to mention all the major cities in Europe and most of it’s countryside and across many seas. No problems at all and we use every mode of travel including trains, buses, cargo ships, car, RV, walking, bikes, camels, mass transit, horses etc!

Sometimes just keeping things simple makes things a LOT easier and can save a bundle. The only way to go for a open ended world tour, is undoubtedly just a good laptop ( or 3)!

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 16 May 2009 09:36:56 +0000

You should definitely take a look at Hostel Hero – find and book hostels and hotels worldwide, looks awesome and it is free! Great demo video on their site too (http://www.hostelhero.com)

By: Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:55:02 +0000

That does sound cool, but you don’t get stamps and postmarks from the country you’re in … that would put me off. They’re often much cooler than the postcard itself.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:08:24 +0000

A great new iphone app is out there for travelers and vacationers! It’s called Snapshot Postcard. You just snap a picture with your iphone, select a contact, add your text, and send. Your contact receives a real postcard of your picture in the mail just a few days later regardless of where it’s being sent from. It’s cheaper than buying stock postcards and postage (often international postage). The turn around time is amazing and the quality of the photo excellent! I love having a way to touch my friends and family when I’m away and the feedback I’m getting is great!

By: Tamra

Tamra — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:56:47 +0000

this application sealed the deal for me http://www.ipodrepublic.com/ipod-touch/welcome-skype-to-the-ipod-touch-with-fring/2008/10/05/ maybe a http://store.apple-touch.com/content/accessories/5-58–3391.htm as well for power backup in remote sunny places.

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:30:37 +0000

My iPod Touch is the best travel gadget I own.

By: Steven Roll

Steven Roll — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:47:34 +0000

One of my favorite iphone apps is the Lonely Planet’s Spanish Phrasebook. It’s divided into several practical sections such as dining, health, and shopping. It also has an audio component to help you get the pronunciation right.

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Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:40:13 +0000

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By: Emzyne

Emzyne — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:13:42 +0000

You forgot Qype Radar; location-aware app with access to 1million reviews of places in Europe:

http://www.qype.co.uk/qype-radar

By: Kat Calvin

Kat Calvin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:22:53 +0000

I don’t have an iPhone yet but the more I read about these apps, the more I want to get one before my next big trip! Laptops are just too much to carry around!

By: JessieV

JessieV — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:05:50 +0000

too cool, craig! i don’t have an iphone but will forward this onto people who do. thanks!