Travel is one of the most rewarding and amazing experiences of life. But if you're not well prepared for it, alone in a foreign country, the beginnings can be really rude, and the situation stressful for you. We are aware of this! But fortunately for you, awesome people had the idea to create revolutionary mobile applications especially for YOU, and we selected the best ones to make your choice easier. If you want to get the best from your trip, we suggest you stay to the end. Let's start!

Mobile applications to create your network

• Meetup - Someone has the same hobby as you? Meet him! Available on the Apple and Play store and used in more than 200 countries, this free mobile application has been selected as one of the best of the Apple Store. Indeed, this platform allows people living in their country or abroad to find others around them according to their hobbies and interests. It's very intuitive. You just have to select your passions, look for groups that share your interests, and then join them to enjoy time together. There is also the possibility to create your own Meetup, although this option is paid. Anyway, this app is just an amazing companion for traveling!

• Eatwith - Enjoy the best culinary experiences abroad!

Selected in the "Best of 2017" and considered a must-have app, Eatwith is a free mobile application present in over 130 countries worldwide, based on culinary experiences. Traveling abroad, it gives you the opportunity to discover a country in a different way. Taste local food prepared by locals and participate in special events like cooking lessons or market visits. Share moments with new people, explore the country through food specialties, and enjoy the stories of your hosts. Select your destination, look for the best experience for you, and enjoy this unique experience with your hosts and fellow travelers. Simple, authentic, and TASTY. Do not hesitate!

• HeyVina - First mobile app for women's friendships

Available on Apple and Google Play Store, HeyVina provides a free service for women's communities traveling abroad, allowing them to create new friendships. Answer several questions to target the most compatible people for you, swipe right to indicate who you want to meet, and finally chat with the person to arrange a meeting. This app also offers an online magazine providing articles written by real women to help you live your best life. Really innovative!

• Shapr - Meet great opportunities, create rewarding relationships

With 800,000 users and 6 million matches in 5 countries—United States, Canada, France, United Kingdom, and Ireland—Shapr is one of the most famous apps for professional networking. With its powerful algorithm, Shapr proposes the best profiles to you each day. Similar to HeyVina or Tinder, swipe anonymously and wait for the match of your life. Meet great opportunities, contractors, and create rewarding relationships.

• Couchsurfing - Discover the World and meet travelers

Couchsurfing is an amazing community of travelers worldwide, giving you the opportunity to sleep in private homes and find other travelers. With over 10 million travelers in 200,000 cities, you will not be alone.

Travel safely, quickly, and easily

• Drivy - Rent a car in Europe in a few clicks

One of the best mobile applications for renting a car abroad from private individuals. If you're traveling in Europe and want to discover one or many countries, Drivy will probably be your best friend. With 1.5 million users, 45,000 cars, and a service covered by Allianz, this mobile app allows you to rent the most suitable car for your needs in just a few clicks. Enter your location and date, then choose your dream car from 15 euros per day!

• Blablacar - One of the most famous carpool services

Make your travel cheaper by meeting new people and having more fun. Blablacar is one of the best-known carpool services in Europe and worldwide, allowing you to share your travel with others and spend less money. The perfect opportunity to go where you want in a really easy way while creating new relationships.

• Skyscanner - Find the lowest price for your travel

Available in more than 30 languages, Skyscanner is the mobile application you must have on your phone. Compare prices and find the cheapest offers for your flight, hotel, and even to book a car.

• Hopper - One step ahead to book your flight

The first mobile app giving you the opportunity to see into the future! Hopper allows you to anticipate the prices of your flight and book it at the best moment. Moreover, it sends you alerts to let you know when prices are the best for you.

Manage your money

• Tricount - No more arguments with your friends about money

A smart mobile application providing automatic calculations to manage spending within a group of friends. Each person creates their account, enters their spending, and the app calculates what each person has to pay and what they owe.

• N26 - A mobile bank without the disadvantages of a traditional bank

As the leading mobile bank account in Europe, managing your money has never been so easy. Create your account quickly with the app and choose options that suit your needs in a few clicks: log in with a fingerprint, receive instant push notifications according to your account activity, lock your card directly if you lose it with the option to unlock it if you find it, a 3D Secure system, and cheaper international transfers.

• XE - Convert your money instantly

Undoubtedly a must-have in your mobile applications for travel. Convert your money into the currency of your choice.

Optimize your tour

• Phind - The Shazam for places!

Shazam is a revolutionary mobile application. Phind is even more advanced. A shot of the monument provides you with several pieces of information about it. You can also use the search bar to discover other places you want to visit.

• Aroundme - Find the best places close to you

Available on Apple and Google Play Store, this mobile application helps you find the nearest places and navigate to them. Bars, restaurants, banks, hotels around you—look for them and choose where you want to go.

• Citymap2Go - Be prepared for your travel!

With more than 20 million travelers using it, there is no doubt that Citymap2Go is a mobile application you must have. It provides city maps when you're online and offline. That's the main point, but not the only one. It gives you details about places using images and information, and also allows you to plan your trip by creating a list of places you want to visit.

Ready for your next travel?