Solo travel can intimidating … but it can also be incredible, memorable, and rewarding. There are millions of apps out there and we’ve partnered with Tesa Nicolanti of 2 Wired 2 Tired to share the ones solo travelers must download. These apps will help take the fear out of traveling alone and allow you to enjoy every moment of your independent adventure.

I’ve done some solo traveling in the past, and just like traveling with my family it’s always an amazing experience. The freedom that traveling solo gives you can’t be replicated. You can sleep in, you can wake early, you can book your day full of sights and tourist hot spots, or you can relax by the pool or on the beach all day with no worries. There’s no one to have to coordinate dates, times, or schedules with and if you want to go down the road less traveled or explore a big city on a whim, you can. It’s also a great way to meet new people too, especially other solo travelers.

There are so many travel apps out there these days, that it can be overwhelming. That’s why I’m excited to share with you my favorite apps for solo travelers. These apps will help you feel more safe and be able to talk to locals and even help you connect with other travelers, all of which will make your trip less stressful and more exciting and memorable.

My Safetipin

When you have the My Safetipin app running in the background, it will alert you when you’ve entered an unsafe area. You can also view a variety of routes to your destination and choose the safest one. You can see how safe a neighborhood is by touching it on the map. The app uses info from an area to help you make the safest decisions. Some of the parameters it uses include: Lighting, Visibility, Crowd, Public Transportation, Walking Path, Security, and more. It also uses a GPS locator to connect you with your family and friends when you feel unsafe.

SoloTraveller

The SoloTraveller app is a social network which makes it easy to meet other travelers for sightseeing, taxi shares, and more. You can connect instantly with nearby travelers, and it encourages those who wouldn’t normally feel comfortable traveling alone. You can browse through profiles and instantly message people you want to meet up with.

Travelocity

With the Travelocity app, you can easily find and book your flight, hotel, car, or activity for your trip. They even have a low price guarantee — if you find a lower price online they will match it and refund you the difference. You can get mobile exclusive offers and search, book, and view all of your itineraries in real time.

Like A Local

If you enjoy finding off the beaten path spots adored by locals, then you’ll love the Like A Local app. You can avoid tourist traps and explore hidden gems when you travel at over 55 cities worldwide through 11,000 reviews. Local editors add new places every week, and a new city is launched once it reaches a certain number of reviews. You can use the maps offline, book local tours, and even check out the smart stream that shows you a real time stream of the places that are open and available whenever you are using the app.

XE Currency Converter

When you are traveling the world, you want to make sure you can convert the currency correctly. That’s where the XE Currency Converter app comes in handy. You can convert every currency in the world with this app. It even stores the latest updated rates, so it will work even if your Internet doesn’t. With over 50 million downloads and a number of impressive features, this app makes it easy to make sure you are converting your currency accurately.

Google Translate

The Google Translate app is a must have for any world traveler, solo or not. Once you download the app, you can point your phone’s camera at signs and it will translate what they say. It’s simple to use, easy, and can make finding your way around so much easier. There’s even a conversation mode, which helps you interact with locals as well.

Trover

The Trover app has a dual purpose, it can inspire travel as well as help you share your travel photos with others along the way. Its tagline is “The Photo App for Travelers,” and it’s true — you can use it to click on Discoveries to view geo-tagged photos from around the world with tips and recommendations from other travelers. You can also click the Nearby Tab to browse what there is to see and do near your current location. You can also save photos to your lists or travel plans.

These apps are here to help your solo travel trip be an adventure to remember. With safety, booking, currency, photos, and more in mind, each one is designed to help ease your concerns and allow you to enjoy every moment along the way.

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