Here is a list of a few travel-related apps that I have found interesting and/or helpful. Please note that some of them do not work without an internet connection (so for most of us, they would not be useful while out and about in France, but still - I like them!).
Another caveat- I use these apps on Apple devices, so I know that they are available through the Apple App store. They may well also be available for Android devices, and all the ones I am listing are free (or free versions).
Currency exchange rates (note that these rates don't include service charges we'd have to pay): XE and their website is www.xe.com
Translation app (look up the words/phrases you anticipate needing while connected, it stores them for you): Google Translate
Translation of popular words: French (from lastminute.com)- it works off-line! (The app's icon looks like the French flag: blue/white/red vertical stripes)
Free French Lessons: Duolingo (thanks to a parishioner for telling me about this!)
Information about France: Rick Steves Audio Europe - then add selected interviews to your playlist for later listening
Portable guidebook: Ulmon Paris - personally, I find this a little confusing to use. Access the magnifying glass icon to get to what I'd term the 'home page'. It will show places on a map, and show you a Metro map, too.
Okay- what are YOUR favorite travel-related apps?
Another caveat- I use these apps on Apple devices, so I know that they are available through the Apple App store. They may well also be available for Android devices, and all the ones I am listing are free (or free versions).
Currency exchange rates (note that these rates don't include service charges we'd have to pay): XE and their website is www.xe.com
Translation app (look up the words/phrases you anticipate needing while connected, it stores them for you): Google Translate
Translation of popular words: French (from lastminute.com)- it works off-line! (The app's icon looks like the French flag: blue/white/red vertical stripes)
Free French Lessons: Duolingo (thanks to a parishioner for telling me about this!)
Information about France: Rick Steves Audio Europe - then add selected interviews to your playlist for later listening
Portable guidebook: Ulmon Paris - personally, I find this a little confusing to use. Access the magnifying glass icon to get to what I'd term the 'home page'. It will show places on a map, and show you a Metro map, too.
Okay- what are YOUR favorite travel-related apps?
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