Find some inspiration and tons of resources for travel inspiration
and beyond, writes
Angelina Draper
.
There’s an app for that
GeoBee Challenge HD by National
Geographic
(Apple, Android, Nook)
This award-winning app by National
Geographic comes packed with questions
(over 1,300 multiple choice and 1000 map
locations), so it is guaranteed to keep your
children busy challenging their knowledge of
geography.
Capital Cities of the World Quiz
(Apple, Android)
It does exactly what the name says: quizzes the
user’s knowledge on capital cities of the world.
It’s available in 31 languages and is a great
way for families to spend time learning through
a little competitive play.
PackPoint Packing List Travel
Companion
(Apple, Android)
Unlike other packing apps that remind you to
take everything short of the kitchen sink, this
app tailors your packing list based on the type
of trip you are taking - length of stay, weather
at your destination and planned activities.
Touchnote
Why send grandma a postcard of a landmark
when you can send one of your family standing
in front of it. Touchnote turns your pictures into
postcards (or greeting cards) and posts them
anywhere in the world.
Emergency Phone Numbers
(Worldwide)
(Apple)
What happens when you are in a foreign land
and you have an emergency? Most of us have
our phones with us but don’t know whom to
call. This app gives you all the numbers you
need, lets you call from the app and gives you
your exact location.
iTranslate Voice
(Apple, Android)
Considered by many publications to be one of
the best instant translator apps, iTranslate does
not come in cheap at $53, but is worth the
investment. No typing needed. Just speak into
your device and your words can be translated
into 40 languages, or listen to other people’s
words translated back to you.
Tales2go
This award-winning audio-book app is a
must-have for all families, but especially useful
when travelling. The 30-day free trial gives you
full access to the hundreds of professionally
narrated stories for all age groups (including
parenting books). There is even a ‘celebrity
narrators’ category with books read by
everyone from Sharon Stone to Henry Winkler.
Nutshell Camera
(Apple)
Kids will love recounting and sharing their
holiday memories with this fun app that creates
mini-movies from just three photos. Nutshell
automatically creates a video of your three
shots and lets you add text and animated
cartoons, resulting in a fun little movie.
Loungebuddy
(Apple, Android)
Whether you have elite mileage status or
simply have a delayed flight and are flying
economy, this handy app will help you find the
nearest airport lounge. Packed with photos,
user ratings and useful information so you can
decide before purchasing a pass (of course,
doable through the app).
Mark O'Travel
(Apple)
You get the feeling the developer had a lot of
fun making this travel map. This is a great tool
for older children (and adults) to keep track of
the countries they have visited, with the ability
to add notes, pictures and much more.
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