How to Customize Your iPad for Travel (MISC/FUN)

Now that you’ve arrived at your travel destination, it’s time to put your iPad to use while you travel. Depending on your style of travel, there are plenty of apps from which to choose. If you’re in an urban setting, then you’ll definitely want to download All Subway HD ($0.99). AllSubway compiles comprehensive metro and light rail maps for more than 100 cities around the world and puts them at your fingertips. People love this app because you can quickly and easily access a transit system map without being online and without looking like a tourist. Many have used this app around the world and love its ease of use and convenience.

If you’re in a foreign country, then you’ll need the XE Currency app (Free). Frequent travelers always use the XE currency conversion site whenever they need to find the latest rates, so we’re thrilled to find their iPad app which brings the same high quality of their site to the mobile app. XE is very simple and straightforward. You simply select the currencies you want to convert, the amount and you’re done. It’s a must have app for anyone planning a trip overseas.

Regardless of how far technology advances, I still love having my handy guidebook with me when I’m traveling. There are a couple of areas though where guidebooks stumble: local events and restaurant recommendations. When traveling I always like to know what special events are going on while I’m there, from concerts to special museum exhibits. This is where Goby (Free) enters the scene. In addition to being a great general travel resource with information on popular sites and attractions, it provides current information on local events. Goby also succeeds where guide books fail by providing great dining information. The “Where to Eat” sections in guidebooks are usually too small, too incomplete and many times totally off the mark. I don’t think I’ve ever been happy with a restaurant recommended by a guidebook. Goby, on the other hand, lists all dining options in the area, making aimless wandering in search of good eats a thing of the past. Their listings also provide reviews, contact information and directions.