Planning a trip of a life time has never been so easy. Thanks to a number of handy and easy to use apps, you no longer have to carry around maps, city guides, pamphlets or itineraries.
Nowadays, there are apps that allow you to not only plan your trip but also research the places you’re wanting to visit before even boarding your plane. Using various apps, you can actually plan an entire trip on your mobile device.
Here is our selection of apps for those wanting a painless way to plan a memorable trip:
1) INSTAGRAM
Although Instagram isn’t technically a travel app,
it can be used to help you decided which locations you’d like to visit and what tourist attractions you’d like to see.
Use Instagram to investigate a place and find out about interesting activities and experiences. Instagram is a fantastic way of using other people’s photographs as inspiration. Just make sure you make notes of any restaurants you’d like to visit or interesting place you’d like to see for yourself.
2) FOURSQUARE
Visiting a new city and not really sure where to go or what to do? Use Foursquare and tap into the local knowledge.
Foursquare can be used as a digital city guide, allowing you to look up shops, bars, restaurants, and a host of other activities. It also allows you to check into places, which means you can leave a digital signature of where you’ve been, so you can return if you want to visit the place again.
3) TRIPIT
Remember we said 
you no longer have to carry around an itinerary? Well, Tripit allows you to do everything from booking flights to planning and creating an itinerary on your mobile device.
Another awesome function Tripit provides is the ability to access your itinerary anytime, on any device — even when you’re offline.
4) XE CURRENCY
This app is very handy if you’re on a tight budget and want to keep track of how much money you’ve spent. You can also use this app to find out the cost of your travel activities and adventures.
Xe Currency allows you to calculate currencies on the go without having to research the exchange rate first. This convenient app uses live exchange rate data to convert and calculate the difference between currencies, plus, it’s free.
These apps allow you to plan ahead, keep an eye on your spending and discover interesting and exciting activities that a pamphlets or city guides may not contain. Apps are easily accessible and can be personalised to suit you, which means you’re able to enjoy your trip and focus on what’s important – having fun and making memories.
Can you think of any other useful apps that could be used to help plan a memorable trip?