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 sans cell service or wifi. Both are free.

COMMUNICATION

• Texting: Facebook Messenger & WhatsApp
  • Text anyone anywhere, free.
• Calling: Google hangouts (usually requires wifi)
  • I have used this app to make calls from Mexico to the US and so far all of my calls have been free.
• Facetime (usually requires wifi)
  • FaceTime is a great free way to video call someone, free.
• Skype (Usually requires wifi)
  • I have heard this is a low cost way to make video calls to other countries but I haven’t tried it.

TRAVEL

• Couchsurfing
  • Stay with locals, free! The CS community is full of wonderful, kind and nice people.
• Skyscanner
  • Search the cheapest flights to your destination, free.
• Blablacar
  • Carpool between cities for half the cost of the bus! I have only used this app so far in Mexico. The app itself is free.
• Uber
  • Dependable and efficient; cheap depending on where you are. App itself is free.

LANGUAGE

• Google translator
  • Translates voice and text messages, free.
• Duolingo
  • Become fluent in another language, free