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Travel/Backpacking Apps I LOVE!

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As a budget backpacker I use a whole range of apps to navigate, experience and stay in each country I visit! I've compiled my favourite apps that I MYSELF use and will forever use because they slay! Some you may have never heard of, each app ranges f...
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navigation

all things related to the general GETTING AROUND a country - transport, maps, communication - it's time to get from point A. to B. henny xx

 
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offline downloadble maps to help navigate countries when there is bad reception
MAPS.ME - offline maps of the world
 
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Grab is a super app in Southeast Asia offering ride-hailing, food delivery, grocery shopping, parcel delivery, and financial services. It provides cashless payments, real-time tracking, and rewards points. Popular among locals and tourists, Grab ensu...
Grab | book cars/scooter taxis in Southeast Asia
 
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my fav map app i use everywhere
Google Maps
 
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similar to grab for booking scooters and cars in southeast Asia
Gojek - car/scooter taxis in southeast Asia
 
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this app is a life-saver. Imagine something happens and you stranded somewhere that doesn't speak your language? How would you get out of that situation? As you can imagine someone like myself experienced lots of chaos during my travels so it was imp...
‎Google Translate - communicate with locals wherever you visit
 
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code: ‘BEN1620’ for $5 off your e-sim ;) You can buy on the app and instantly connect to your phone so you have data whichever country you land in! super reliable and popular e-sim company that I've used myself when landing in Thailand for the first ...
Airalo E-sims - for backpackers and travellers who want data the moment they land in a new country!
 
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the best restroom/bathroom/ toilet (whatever you call it) scanner! Important when your in a non-english speaking country and you need to pee or poop lol - just search on the app and you can find it without having to struggle communicate with locals a...
‎Flush - Toilet Finder & Map

Accommodation

Hostels, hotels, homestay, volunteering omg - it's all here! My fav accommodation apps that i use all da time :)

 
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I use hostelworld pretty much every time I'm in a new place/country - just phenomenal! Terrific if you're a solo budget backpacker, most hostels in asia cost absolutely nothing per night! Also there is a group chat feature so you can connect with fel...
Hostelworld - hostel finder and booking app
 
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one of the most popular booking websites for travelling! great for booking accommodation, experiences pretty much everything+ you get rewarded through booking.com's loyalty program for each booking you make which is nice. Would definitely recommend this app!
Booking.com | Official site | The best hotels, flights, car rentals ...
 
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volunteering app that sets you up with a host with free accommodations with sometimes added perks - in exchange for work (bartending, admin, cleaning, social media etc).
Worldpackers: Work Exchange, Volunteer Abroad, free accommodation

Money

all the apps got to do with managing your money, budgeting, conversions etc - stay frugal stay fab girlies!

 
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best app for tracking spendings - shows categories where you are spending the most money and you can set goals which you review at the end of each day. Hold yourself accountable for the better with my fav money tracking travel app; Travelspend!
TravelSpend - budgeting money app for travel
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my favourite calculator for currency conversion! I used it all the time travelling asia when I'm buying something and I need to know the currency conversion for example let's say thai Baht$ to AUD$. It's super easy to use and also FREE which makes it...
‎Currency converter calculator!
 
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My most used travel money card ! built-in currency conversion so you don't have to pay extra conversion fees while your overseas and you can also change your money on your card into another currency which helps if you travel between many countries or...
‎Wise - most popular travel money card

experiences

all the apps i recommend for booking experiences, tours etc!

 
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my favourite personal tour and experience booking app - great for group tours to attractions to meet other solo travellers, cooking classes, snorkelling boat tours, temple and castle tours - these are just a few awesome examples you will find on here...
‎GetYourGuide: Tours & Tickets
 
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second just behind get your guide - this is also a great booking app for experiences and tours at an affordable price!
‎Klook: Travel, Hotels, Leisure
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Flights

 
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my fav app for booking and finding cheap flights - scans every flight on the day u choose to find the cheapest flight, or for direct flights, anything u just choose the filter ! opens you up to every airline so you get the best deal and book the best...
‎Skyscanner Flights Hotels Cars

cool

just plain old cool apps that you will probably also find cool if you find backpacking and travel cool. be cool and try them out !

 
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travel boast is used to make cool videos showing your travel route wether you go by boat, bus, train or plane you can show it in this cool 3d video for free! I like to use on my tiktok/instagram to show my travels so it's great if your also a travel ...
‎TravelBoast: My Journey Routes
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track all the countries you've ever been too so you can log and look back on your travels - also shows you the percentage of the world you've seen and lots of cool travel statistics!
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