Want a Hassle-Free 2016 Vacation? 5 Best Travel Apps to Help You Out

The travel industry has come a long way in making globetrotting as convenient and as safe as possible. There are a lot of travel ideas and hacks that have been discovered, and tools developed to make your every out-of-the-country adventure hassle-free. Whether you go on a solo backpacking, travel for leisure with friends or family, or travel on a business trip, there is always a travel app or two in this digital age to serve as a reliable travel companion. Check out this 5 travel apps.

XE Currency

Are you on the more practical side of things and the type of traveler who religiously keep tabs of one's expenses up to the last penny? Well, the XE app will come in handy if you are into converting every purchase you make into your local currency to track your expenses. This is one of the most popular apps with more than 20 million downloads since its launch. It has lots of business-oriented features and has the ability to convert every world currency, says The Guardian. 

TripScope

This next travel app is for those who do not have the time to plan their next trip by themselves and in need of the help of an expert or a professional. Tripscope can match you with a travel agent to help you map out your trip for just $25. The agents' services include customizing an itinerary for you, and booking flights, hotels, ground transportations and tours, says Mashable. 

Bravolol World Phrasebook

This is another popular app among travelers, and if you haven't tried it yet, we highly recommend you do so. Travelling to different countries can be intimidating at times because of the language barrier.

The Bravolol World Phrasebook is your perfect companion as it contains more than 800 common phrases that travelers will find useful on their trips, for situations such as meeting new friends and asking for directions, Tech Times noted.

TripCase

"A great tool for frequent travelers, this app allows users to organize multiple flights, hotel reservations and plans in one place," wrote Forbes. Tripcase is especially useful for those travelling in groups as it allows users to follow along with each other's itineraries and it also allows one's families or friends to get updates on his or her travel.

LiveTrekker

This is just one really cool travel app that tracks your movement while on the road and keeps a digital journal of your routes allowing you to look back on it on an interactive map afterwards.

"The app tracks you as you go, marking a red line along a map on the exact route you take; the app also monitors your speed and altitude, making it great for adventure travelers, though it's just as fun to look back at your route around a city," says The Guardian.