Traveling alone can be the one of the most amazing/coolest thing a person does when they are young and have the time to do it. Although it can be scary, especially if you are a single lady traveling alone, it doesn’t have to be! Getting a serious case of wanderlust and satisfying it with traveling has never been easier in this day in age with the advent of the smartphone and apps that revolutionize the way we pretty much do anything.
With the following apps, all the traveling single ladies will not only get the most out of their trips but also feel safe and have so much fun, too!
Google Translate
So unless you are a freaky genius that knows every single language ever out there, you will need a language translation app for when you are traveling abroad. With the Google Translate app, you are sure to communicate efficiently with the natives as well as read signs better for when you are trying to find restaurants, attractions, bathrooms, etc.
Google Translate has over 58 different languages, so you are sure to browse and learn different languages as you embark on your global travels. It’s a godsend and will save you from having to Rosetta Stone it months (or years) before you get to the country you are traveling to, which is super helpful!
Hopper
Wanting to know when is the optimal time to snag a flight? Not wanting to go through all the different websites for flight deals? Guess who’s got you covered? A little app called Hopper. Hopper does all the dirty work for you by analyzing all of the billions of airfares daily and plucking out the tickets that are the lowest that they have ever been.
Travelers with flexible dates can use Hopper’s colorcoded calendar to eagleeye the cheapest days to book a flight in a month. Although the best part of the app is their “Watch a Flight” feature which sends you a helpful push notification when the price of a route bottoms out. Seriously, this app is so amazing.
Safety Map Worldwide
So if you’re a single lady planning to travel, of course you are going to have concerns over safety. Although traveling alone is fun, you should always be aware of your safety. The Safety Map Worldwide app is got you covered with their awesome safety features.
Through the app, you can see what the sketchiest areas are when traveling by referring the shaded areas on the app’s map. You can also read comments from other travellers about their experiences in these areas. It’s super handy and the app also pings you with helpful notifications when you do find yourself in a danger zone.
Airbnb
So you have your travel plans in mind and you now need to secure to get your beauty rest before going out there to explore. Airbnb serves you the best possible places for you to sleep in the areas you are traveling to. How it works is you choose an area on a map where you will be wanting to stay. Then you can choose your price on a sliding scale of the medium between two prices set for that area. Homeowners will then post rooms, whole homes or even their backyard for you to rent out for how many nights you need.
The app also breaks down what all is included in the space that your rent (such as wifi, food, electronics, house rules, pets/no pets, etc.) and with past inhabitants posting about their experience in a comment section for each posting, you are sure to get a good idea about which place is best for you.
Pack Point
We can all agree that packing is a necessary evil. You may be the most Atype personality who plans and checks and rechecks everything they have pack or are going to pack but still seem to miss grabbing your toothbrush. The Pack Point app feels your anguish and did something about it. In this useful app, Pack Point creates a comprehensive list of what you should pack based on a few simple questions it will ask you, the app will generate a packing list for you based on the time of year you’re going, what activities you plan on doing, and where you’re headed. Never will you go forgetting to pack your toothbrush again!
Around Me
Around Me allows you to view different categories of locations like banks, restaurants, shopping, attractions to determine what is conveniently around you. Searching high and low for an ATM in an unfamiliar area? Simply pull up the ATM category on the app to see not only the closest location, but also a map detailing how to get there. This app is PERFECT in a pinch when you’re on the verge of hangriness, you’ve explored around all day, and you’re super tired. Whip it out to save the day, find the closest place to have a snack, and regroup.
To recap, traveling as a single lady can be loads of fun, especially when you have the proper apps to help a girl out. Gives these apps a download and start planning your travels today!
