MAPS

• Google Maps, maps.me
  • I use both of these apps to get directions when I do not have cell service or wifi. Download and save large areas in these apps before your trip and you’ll have GPS that operates without cell service or wifi
    • Free

COMMUNICATION

• Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp
  • Text anyone, anywhere
    • Free
• Google hangouts (usually requires wifi)
  • I have used this app to make calls from Mexico to the US
    •  So far all of my calls have been free
• Facetime (usually requires wifi)
  • FaceTime is a great free way to videochat someone
    • Free
• Skype (Usually requires wifi)
  • Make video calls to other countries (I haven’t actually tried it)
    • Not sure if this is free anymore

TRAVEL

• Couchsurfing
  • Stay with locals! The CS community is full of wonderful, kind and nice people. Read the reviews before staying with someone and have a back up plan if it doesn’t work out.
    • Free
• Skyscanner
  • Search the cheapest flights to your destination
    • Free
• Blablacar
  • Carpool. Review-based so you can see what others have said about the people with whom you are carpooling. I have only used this app in Mexico.
    • Free
• Uber
  • Dependable. Efficient. Cheap depending on where you are.
    • Free app
• Lyft

LANGUAGE

• Google translator
  • Translates voice, text messages
    • Free
• Duolingo
  • Learn a language
    • Free (as far as I know)

SAFETY

• Find Friends
  • ALWAYS tell someone where you are going! The app Find Friends sends your location in real time to anyone of your choice.
    • Free

Have Happy, Safe Travels!