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5 BEST FREE APPS FOR THE FIRST TRIP OF THE YEAR ALL CURRENCY CONVERTER

IN THE ERA OF "INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 4.0", EVERYTHING BECOMES EASIER! WITH THE HELP OF CONVENIENT APPS INSTALLED ON SMARTPHONE, ANYONE CAN TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD WITH A MINIMUM OF DIFFICULTY. LET¶S SEE THE MOST USEFUL AND EASY-TO-USE APPS FOR YOUR FIRST

- Text: Hoang Le Giang, Bach Lien

This app can convert almost all currencies in the world and makes it easier to spend money when you travel abroad. The rates are constantly updated when there is an internet connection, but when there is no internet, this app still works offline. This app can also be used as a calculator or perform multiple currency conversion­s at the same time.

Similar app: XE Currency Converter

TRICOUNT

With a simple interface and operation, Tricount will make it much easier to take notes, organize and pay for expenses when you travel with a group of friends. On this app, anyone can create the expenses and divide it, so anyone can become an accountant. When using this app, everyone in the group can see clearly how much the fund is, what has been spent, who paid money, and who has not paid. For example, your group has 6 people, in a two-meal trip with only 5 people eating, this app can help you divide those two meals by 5 people, and the other person won’t be affected. If the whole group installs the app, the spending will also be updated instantly.

Similar app: Splitwise

TRANSLATIO­N APP

The translatio­n app will be a great help when you come to a foreign country without a translator or a native speaker. The most popular and convenient way is to use Google Translate - you just need to enter what you want to say, select the language and press the button. After receiving the results, you can press the sound icon for complex phrases if you are unsure of the pronunciat­ion. It can be said that the camera is the most remarkable feature of Google Translate compared to other translatio­n apps. You only need to capture the text in a photo and the app will scan and translate it into any language you choose. To use this feature, your phone must be

KAYAK

Kayak can be considered as indespensi­ble app for the avid travelers. The app is completely free and comes with the popular Kayak. com website, which provides the informatio­n you need to know for a foreign trip, including hotels, flight informatio­n, transporta­tion and details of your itinerary. Moreover, you can also search for very appealing promotions and discounts on many hotels. In addition to the price alerts,

Kayak also has another interestin­g feature: Explorer Button. This feature will briefly evaluate and display the prices of millions of different locations around the world so you can choose the destinatio­n that suits your financial situation.

Similar app: Skyscanner

PACKPOINT

This app can help those who are forgetful, because it helps you organize and pack your luggage before each trip with the most needed items. You only need to provide the necessary informatio­n about your trip (destinatio­n, number of days, activities), then the applicatio­n will give a list of the most necessary things for you, based on the trip characteri­stics. Based on the weather informatio­n of the destinatio­n and the number of days you will stay there, the app will recommend how many clothes you should bring along and which outfits you should wear. Packpoint helps you to prepare the best luggage to have a completed and convenient trip.

Similar app: Packing Pro

connected to the Internet or preloaded with language packs. Google Translate can help you automatica­lly translate up to 40 languages around the world.

Similar app: Microsoft Translator

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