Best Travel Android Apps

coffey67 · 05-16-2015, 10:00 PM

I really appreciate my smart phone when traveling. I usually use Google Maps and Co-pilot Live when there is no internet. I also use a cool app calld We Camp Here to find campgrounds and another Google app called Find Places Near Me. Also use Trivago and Rain Alarm. What does everyone else find useful for travel?

cactusjack · 05-17-2015, 01:18 PM

A motorcycle. Seriously, I don't camp, but I have the Best Western hotels app. I use a gps for maps and routing. I also have an app for tracking gas mileage.

dshelly · 05-17-2015, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by coffey67

I really appreciate my smart phone when traveling. I usually use Google Maps and Co-pilot Live when there is no internet. I also use a cool app calld We Camp Here to find campgrounds and another Google app called Find Places Near Me. Also use Trivago and Rain Alarm. What does everyone else find useful for travel?

We used to use a good sam park book. tons of campgrounds ,if you camp that is.

blowndodge · 05-17-2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

A motorcycle. Seriously, I don't camp, but I have the Best Western hotels app. I use a gps for maps and routing. I also have an app for tracking gas mileage.

I stayed at a Howard Johnson's once..

Bud2rat · 05-17-2015, 04:19 PM

I camp that's all part of the experience.

cactusjack · 05-17-2015, 11:23 PM

One could say road rash is all part of the experience too.

JayJay · 05-18-2015, 12:50 AM

A1 on the rain alarm 👍

coffey67 · 05-18-2015, 09:47 AM

At least with camping you do not have to worry about bed bugs. Just bears!

**Rasta** · 05-18-2015, 10:55 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Got rain alarm on my phone now. Hope to find more helpful apps on this thread.

tonik · 05-19-2015, 09:58 AM

I use Rainy Days..a very nice radar map for rain. Nice to see its direction so you can adjust.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ainydays&hl=en

I used to use Co-Pilot but switched to one called Sygic for Nav especially when there is no data. It is much easier to use and there are ways to take a map from Google Maps on the computer into the program so you can plan custom routes.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...gic.aura&hl=en

I use a program called Real Time GPS 2 to send my location back to a website they own. Anyone with the link can see where you are...and see you are still moving and not dead in a ditch. Makes the wife happy on my long solo trips. Also handy when you are following someone, you get home you can pull the whole route for future reference.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...tracker2&hl=en

I use Yelp and Urbanspoon for find food.

And last I use Google Play Music for tunes. 10 bucks a month I can download and keep hundreds of songs on my phone..an aux port to the Kaw Stereo and I don't need a data connection.

waterman · 05-19-2015, 01:44 PM

The 3 apps I use on the road are

Intellicast - weather has maps and good forecasts (generally)

TripAdvisor - Great for food and lodging. Haven't been disappointed in the restaurant part of the reviews.

GasBuddy - Although most GPS units have gas stations, this app will give you prices if someone has entered them in the last 2 or 3 days.

waterman · 05-19-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

I stayed at a Howard Johnson's once..

That explains everything right there.

pipereed · 08-29-2024, 11:06 AM

If I'm traveling, Google Translate is a must-have, especially when I'm in a country where I don't speak the language. It can even translate signs and menus with your camera. I also like using TripIt to keep my itineraries organized. Having all your flight and hotel details in one place is a lifesaver.
For road trips, GasBuddy helps find the cheapest gas nearby, and if you're into exploring, Komoot is great for hiking and cycling routes. I've been to Branson, Missouri, and stayed at a resort there. It's a great spot if you're planning a trip that way. You can check it out here:https://www.westgateresorts.com/hote...souri/branson/. The resort had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and it was close to all the local attractions.

Koch · 11-03-2024, 09:54 AM

I totally feel you on that! When I travel, I can’t live without offline maps like Maps.me—it’s a lifesaver when you’re in areas with spotty service. I also love using Airbnb for finding unique places to stay, and I find Roadtrippers really helpful for planning out my route. Plus, I keep an eye on the weather with Dark Sky; it’s been super accurate for me.

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coffey67 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Goreville, Illinois Posts: 202	At least with camping you do not have to worry about bed bugs. Just bears!
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Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	Thanks for the heads up. Got rain alarm on my phone now. Hope to find more helpful apps on this thread. __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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05-19-2015, 09:58 AM	#10
tonik Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 714	I use Rainy Days..a very nice radar map for rain. Nice to see its direction so you can adjust. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ainydays&hl=en I used to use Co-Pilot but switched to one called Sygic for Nav especially when there is no data. It is much easier to use and there are ways to take a map from Google Maps on the computer into the program so you can plan custom routes. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...gic.aura&hl=en I use a program called Real Time GPS 2 to send my location back to a website they own. Anyone with the link can see where you are...and see you are still moving and not dead in a ditch. Makes the wife happy on my long solo trips. Also handy when you are following someone, you get home you can pull the whole route for future reference. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...tracker2&hl=en I use Yelp and Urbanspoon for find food. And last I use Google Play Music for tunes. 10 bucks a month I can download and keep hundreds of songs on my phone..an aux port to the Kaw Stereo and I don't need a data connection.
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05-19-2015, 01:44 PM	#11
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	The 3 apps I use on the road are Intellicast - weather has maps and good forecasts (generally) TripAdvisor - Great for food and lodging. Haven't been disappointed in the restaurant part of the reviews. GasBuddy - Although most GPS units have gas stations, this app will give you prices if someone has entered them in the last 2 or 3 days. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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pipereed Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 145	If I'm traveling, Google Translate is a must-have, especially when I'm in a country where I don't speak the language. It can even translate signs and menus with your camera. I also like using TripIt to keep my itineraries organized. Having all your flight and hotel details in one place is a lifesaver. For road trips, GasBuddy helps find the cheapest gas nearby, and if you're into exploring, Komoot is great for hiking and cycling routes. I've been to Branson, Missouri, and stayed at a resort there. It's a great spot if you're planning a trip that way. You can check it out here:https://www.westgateresorts.com/hote...souri/branson/. The resort had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and it was close to all the local attractions. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/393074558235490/ Last edited by pipereed; 09-02-2024 at 01:07 PM.
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Koch Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2024 Posts: 3	I totally feel you on that! When I travel, I can’t live without offline maps like Maps.me—it’s a lifesaver when you’re in areas with spotty service. I also love using Airbnb for finding unique places to stay, and I find Roadtrippers really helpful for planning out my route. Plus, I keep an eye on the weather with Dark Sky; it’s been super accurate for me.
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