BlaBlaCar (Android/iOS/Google Play). Cost: Free
The sleek new app from BlaBlaCar enables you to share your journey to your destination saving you money and enabling a social experience along the way.
Hotel Tonight (Android/iOS/Google Play). Cost: Free
Book last minute hotel rooms (for up to 5 nights) at affordable rates. Shows the day’s best hotels and values.
Wikitude World Browser (Android/iOS/Blackberry/Windows Phone). Cost: Free
Widely regarded as the king of all augmented reality browsers, the virtual browser provides geographically-relevant information valuable to enhance your travels on the go.
What Gas Petrol Prices (Android/iOS/ BlackBerry/Google Play). Cost: Free
Find out your nearest petrol station and compare prices.
Stylebook (iOS). Cost: Free
A fashion and packing app that helps you plan your outfits for the trip.
MyPlusOne (Web app). Cost: Free
Allows you to meet locals in cities. Instead of paying money, users will be able to barter a skill or a gift in exchange for a local experience.
Travel Safe (iOS). Cost: 69p
Allows you make emergency calls and texts anywhere in the world fast, great for backpackers.
DrinkAdvisor (Android/iOS). Cost: Free
Locates your nearest bar or night club anywhere in the world.
Food spotting (Android/iOS/Blackberry). Cost: Free
A visual guide to good food. Users can find the best food near them and see what it looks like.
Viber (Android/iOS/Windows Phone). Cost: Free
A social networking app which allows you to keep in touch with loved ones all over the world for free.
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