Imagine, You’re on tour in a different country, laden with bags, tired and wondering, didn’t you already pass that coffee shop? Another nail in the coffin is, your cell phone service not working. What does it feel like? Yup, it feels like you’re lost trying to find the destination. These kinds of situations make us realize how we have become so dependent on technology. Just a few minutes of cell service or data plan could have saved you from all this trouble.
While traveling, long flights and bus routes leave you disconnected for many hours. It’s very usual to find yourself without the internet. Transiting between destinations will make it hard for you to have a working sim card. Although this world seems pretty connected, still there will be plenty of time you will be offline while traveling. Don’t panic; these offline tools will help you to navigate, take notes, read, and get entertained.
Google Maps
When it comes to navigation, nothing can come close to what Google Maps can offer. Especially with its offline abilities, you can download any area you’re going to visit. This downloaded map will work offline perfectly fine by giving your driving directions even in flight mode. Unfortunately, you will get cycling, public transport or walking direction only in online mode. Still, you will be able to see the exact location of yourself on the map in real-time using offline mode. Just don’t forget to download the map area of your destined location. You will need to update the offline map every 15 days to get the best experience possible.
Evernote
This app will be the best offline tool to take notes, to plan, and to-do lists. Evernote is the most well-known app in the note-taking niche. It actually provides already designed templates for traveler i.e., itineraries, budget, checklists, and travel goals. A most impressive benefit of this app is, you can scan your travel document right into Evernote. Plus, you can access your documents from any device by using login details because of its cloud-based technology. By default, it works online, but you can change the settings to offline to have access to all of your notes, web pages, and anything else anywhere anytime without internet facility.
Tripit
Tripit will be your offline managing information savior. This app will assist you by making a detailed travel path for you by taking an email confirmation of flights, accommodations, and car rentals, etc. This app also offers a paid version, but a free version can be enough for most users.
You can get access to a local map and some extra features by connecting to the internet. Otherwise, the main features of this app will work fine if you have already downloaded your last journey path. This app is the best tool you can have to gather your information in order in one place.
Netflix
Netflix has made it possible to have your favorite movies and shows right into your pockets. Imagine, binge watching that show on a long flight. It can add extra fun to your travel journey. Plus, you can catch up with all the shows you usually don’t have time for. Just make sure to download the desired content you want to watch before leaving your WiFi connection behind.
Some downloaded shows may require you to download them again after some expiration date. If you want to watch them again, you will have to update them while connected to the internet. Netflix is available on IOS, Android, Amazon Fire, and Microsoft platforms.
Kindle
What is the best companion on these long flights? Nothing better comes to mind than books. This book reading app from Amazon will help you read or even purchase books with a single touch. You can download magazines, books and read them at your ease. It does not require any specific physical r-reader; all you need is an electronic device. You can easily access your library offline if you have downloaded it on your device. Plus, this app will synchronize your progress, enabling you to start from where you left at any device.
American Red Cross First Aid
It can be hard to make health and safety measures for travelers. Especially if you’re traveling in a country where the spoken language is different from your native language. Getting in touch with a doctor is a challenge on its own, but not conveying your healthy emergency properly can have drastic impacts. This app will provide you step by step instructions to deal with most common first aid agencies, allergies, heart attacks, or choking.
Offline video guides are provided already to prepare you for any health emergency in advance. It’s better to have guidance instead of panicking while facing a medical problem.
These are some of the available tools which can help you to stay in contact during your escape towards Mother Nature. These tools will make your phone more than just a heavy burden on your pocket.