which travel apps actually help and which are just hype?
Last week, I spent half an hour at the airport trying to find my hotel reservation email. My phone was full of apps—some for maps, some for translation, and a few that promised to make travel 'easy.' But honestly, I felt more confused than ever. I downloaded three different map apps, and each one gave me a different walking route to the same coffee shop. My friend swears by TripIt, but I can never get it to sync with my email.
I remember when all we needed was a paper map and a printed itinerary. Now, it feels like I need a PhD just to figure out which app to trust. I even tried a currency converter app, but it kept crashing right when I needed it most—at the cash register in a tiny Paris bakery. I ended up guessing the exchange rate and probably overpaid for a croissant.
Is it just me, or do some of these travel apps make things more complicated? Which ones have actually saved you time or hassle on your trips? I want to hear about the apps that really work, not just the ones everyone talks about. Has anyone found an app that actually does what it promises, especially for folks who aren't tech wizards?
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