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Google Apps I Actually Use ( Productivity,Travel & Everyday Life)

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Paubla Maya Jimenez

I personally use these Google apps daily for productivity, travel planning, and staying connected with my family. From managing schedules and saving notes to navigating new places, storing photos, and communicating on the go—these are the tools I gen...

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Everyday Productivity & Organization

Navigation, Maps & Getting Around

Travel Planning, Exploration & Communication

Safety, Sharing & Staying Connected

Everyday Productivity & Organization

These Google apps help me stay organized in my daily life — managing schedules, keeping notes, storing important files, and staying on top of tasks both at home and while traveling.

I use Google Calendar to manage appointments, family events, and travel plans. It helps me stay organized and never miss important dates.

Google Calendar

I use Google Keep for quick notes, reminders, packing lists, and ideas. It's simple, fast, and easy to update anytime.

Google Keep

I use Google Drive to store important documents, photos, and travel information so I can access everything from my phone or computer.

Google Drive: Share Files Online with Secure Cloud Storage

Google Task helps me keep track of daily to - do lists and stay focused on what needs to get done without feeling overwhelmed.

Google Tasks

Navigation, Maps & Getting Around

These Google apps help me navigate new places, plan routes, find nearby spots, and get around confidently whether I’m traveling or running daily errands.

I use Google Maps for directions, traffic updates, nearby restaurants, and saving places I want to visit. It’s essential for both travel and everyday driving.

Google Maps

I use Waze for real-time traffic alerts, road conditions, and faster routes when I’m driving. It’s especially helpful for avoiding delays.

Waze

I use Google Earth to explore destinations before visiting, see neighborhoods, and get a better sense of places visually before traveling.

Google Earth

Google Lens helps me translate signs, identify landmarks, and search places using my camera when I’m exploring new areas.

Google Lens

Travel Planning, Exploration & Communication

These Google apps help me plan trips, research destinations, translate on the go, and keep travel info organized so I can stay connected anywhere.

I use Gmail to keep all my travel confirmations, bookings, and important messages in one place so I can access them anytime.

Gmail - Google

Google Translate helps me communicate, translate menus, signs, and conversations when traveling or visiting new places.

Google Translate

I use YouTube to research destinations, watch travel tips, and get ideas before trips or while exploring new places.

YouTube

Google Photos helps me store, organize, and back up travel memories and everyday moments so I never lose them.

Safety, Sharing & Staying Connected

These apps help me stay safe, share my location, communicate with family, and stay connected while traveling or out running errands.

I use Google Messages to text family quickly and keep important travel updates in one place.

Messages for web (by google)

Google Meet helps me video call family when we’re apart, especially during trips or busy days.

Google Meet

I use Find My Device to locate my phone if it’s lost and to keep my account secure while traveling.

Find your phone

Google Contacts keeps my important numbers organized so I can reach family, hotels, or services quickly when I need to.

Google Contacts