Your vacation has started? Discover our list of useful or essential applications, to make the most of this period and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Sun, beach, tan: summer vacation has begun. The time has probably come for you to go and enjoy it. In any case, this period is synonymous with rest. Recharging your batteries or recharging your batteries is therefore essential before starting the rest of the year, as well as the next school year.
In order to facilitate your departure on vacation, or your entire stay, know that there are certain essential applications. Here are the ones that Numerama’s editorial staff advises you to use.
Fofly
Who says travel necessarily says departure, perhaps by plane. The Fofly application can allow you to experience this journey in the air in the best possible way: its objective is to help you better manage your stress. Although it cannot work miracles, it can be recommended for people with acrophobia (fear of heights) and who are afraid of airplanes. Fofly gives you some significant tips that should help you channel your fears, and thus soothe your anxiety of the void.
Fofly is free. It is available on iOS and Google Play.
Google Translate
Some say that Google Translate is not very reliable, especially when it comes to written translations. However, the application remains practical and very useful when it comes to communicating quickly with people. If you go on vacation abroad, you will not be asked to fully master the national language of the country where you are. What you need to remember are the basics. And Google Translate can get you out of a lot of situations.
Google Translate is free. The app is available on iOS and Google Play.
HotelTonight
Did you have an unforeseen event, or even a housing problem at the very last minute? HotelTonight can help you solve your problem. It can be useful to download this application, even “just in case”: it offers very fast reservations, even if you are lost in Texas, in the middle of the night, all with really interesting prices. HotelTonight can get you out of complicated situations, and avoid a possible future housing problem.
HotelTonight is free. The app is available on iOS and Google Play.
Hellocare
Falling ill is painful, and even more so if you are away from home. Fortunately, there is the Hellocare app. Its particularity is that it allows you to quickly find a doctor 24/7, all at a really attractive price (20 euros). You will be instantly put in touch with a doctor by means of a simple button – all your exchanges will of course remain confidential and secure. However, it is important to point out that these consultations are not reimbursed by Social Security in France.
Hellocare is free (consultations are chargeable). The app is available on iOS and Google Play.
Flush
Because you will never be safe from an urgent desire, and because this one does not wait, no matter where you are, the Flush application allows you to find public toilets quickly, in an area close to where you are. The particularity of this application is that it works even without connection or without a 4G network. It also tells you whether or not these toilets are chargeable (and at what price).
Flush is free. It is available on iOS and Google Play.
CityMapper
Whether you are in Paris, Berlin, or even Barcelona, CityMapper is the solution to all your transport problems. This application combines all the means of transport (car, bicycle, carpooling, bus, train) available in the largest cities in the world, thus offering you a means of transport which avoids long journeys on foot.
CityMapper is free. The app is available on iOS and Google Play.
