Guide in your phone: 7 useful apps for travelers

Not everyone manages to carefully, and most importantly in advance, plan a trip with all the sights, museums and interesting places. What if the decision to go was made at the last minute? How to find interesting places in a new city, where to go, where to train – the answers to all these questions are already in your smartphone. We tell you about seven applications that will help you get oriented in an unfamiliar city and have a good time.

Musement: pocket guide

Platform: Android, iOS

If you don’t know at all what to do and where to start, this app will help you not to get confused both in the largest world capitals and in less popular tourist cities. Here you can see a list of sights and museums, bars and restaurants, places to walk, relax and exercise. Musement now supports about 350 destinations around the world, and for the 25 most popular cities it offers a personalized travel plan based on user preferences.

Nearify: exhibitions and concerts

Platform: Android

Have you arrived somewhere unexpectedly and don’t know what to do? And at the same time, there may be an exhibition of your dreams going on nearby. Nearify will help you not to miss such an opportunity. The app shows you what concerts, exhibitions and other events are and will be taking place near you in the near future. You can also rate events and share your favorites with friends. And based on your preferences, Nearify will compile a daily selection of interesting local activities.

Spotted by Locals: atypical attractions

Platform: Android, iOS

If you’ve already seen the main sights or don’t want to jostle in a crowd of tourists, Spotted by Locals will suggest unusual and atypical places. Although the app looks like a regular tourist guide, its recommendations are based on the opinions of locals. All the clubs, restaurants and picturesque streets are carefully selected by the connoisseurs of their city. Spotted by Locals currently offers guides to 66 tourist destinations.

Like a Local: the city according to locals

Platform: iOS

This app will also help those who are tired of famous landmarks and well-traveled routes. In Like a Local, citizens share tips and their favorite places, organize tours. You can also chat with other travelers and ask questions of locals in the app. Now the program supports several dozen cities in 66 countries. In addition, you can save maps and routes and use them offline. The guide for each city is paid and costs about $ 2.

Meetup: Dating all over the world

Platform: Android, iOS

This app helps you find interesting local hangouts and make acquaintances with locals. If you don’t know where to start, Meetup will find events based on your interests and give you recommendations. Events you like can be saved and rated, and shared with other travelers.

RunGo: Routes for jogging

Platform: Android, iOS

Real running fans do not forget about the sport even when traveling. In this app you can find scenic routes in popular cities around the world. Combine the pleasant with the useful and go jogging around the sights. RunGo has a voice-activated navigator that will help you not get lost in new terrain and enjoy the city views without distractions on your smartphone screen.

Nannybag: Walk light.

Platform: Android, iOS

This app will be useful for backpackers, as well as for those who like day trips or long tours. If you’re just passing through the city and want to see the sights, you don’t have to walk around with your luggage all day. Nannybag will help you find the nearest place where you can leave your bag, backpack or suitcase. Exploring new cities is much more enjoyable when you’re traveling light.

Google Maps: offline maps

Platform: Android, iOS

This app is a must-have for any traveler. It allows you to download maps of cities and entire regions and access them without an Internet connection, shows the schedule of museums, restaurants and stores, displays the nearest ATMs. The program also helps to make routes for trips by public transport and shows its congestion in a particular period.