The 5 Must-Have Apps to Have While in Italy
Travelling to another country could be daunting sometimes, whether it’s trying to find directions, translating the language or locating where’s the best place to eat. But in a world where we have mobile phones, it makes it so much easier to find all this useful information. No matter how much information hotels like Albergo Miramonti can give you, sometimes you can’t always ask for help. So here are our Top 5 Apps to Have While in Italy.
TRENITALIA
We’ll start it off with travel. Italian Trains have one of the most efficient and extensive rail networks in Europe. For instance, you won’t find it too difficult to travel from Naples to Florence (from South to North). So, if you’re in Italy and are considering to take the rail, then you should download the official Trenitalia app. The Trenitalia app offers train time details and the option to purchase tickets straight from your mobile phone. Easy and convenient, this app is a must-have if you’re looking to transfer from one city to another.
ITALIAN FOOD DECODER
Food is certainly one of the most important aspects while travelling to Italy. It’s the country of Pizza and Pasta for goodness sake! Therefore, what’s more, frustrating than not being able to understand the menu? We suggest you download the Italian Food Decoder app. It provides over 6,000 words that relate to Italian cuisine, allowing you to navigate through any menu within a snap. Don’t know what Bresaola is? Or what Italian desserts you would prefer?So, why not make your life easier?
LINGOLOOK
For most tourists, including you, you probably don’t know many words in Italian except perhaps Buongiorno or Grazie. Yes, large cities like Rome, Milan and Florence will likely have employees that speak English, but if you head further into other areas, you will find that it’s much more difficult to understand anything or say anything. Therefore, it may be worth installing an app that will provide you with the most commonly used phrases. That’s where LingoLook comes in! The app provides you with different options such as Essentials, Travel, Food & Drink and more. Furthermore, you can access this app offline, so no need to panic when you don’t have an internet connection.
TRIPADVISOR
Italy has so many areas and places you can explore that it could be challenging to decide where to go. We’re sure many of you have used, or have heard this app before. Tripadvisor is somewhat like a guestbook, allowing people to praise, criticise and purchase our way through the world. In the app, you can find out the best things to do, places to eat and places to stay. It’s basically an all-in-one travel guide when you’re heading off to other countries. Within each location, you can find real-world reviews written by people of their experience. So, you will never have to guess whether it’s worth going somewhere or not.
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