Need a Travel Buddy?

What is on your bucket list? Perhaps to say it straight, what do you want to do before you die? A lot of people would say, well actually, most of the people would say that they want to travel around the world.

Our ultimate dream—travel around the world
Travelling seems to be on top of the list. Everyone would want to travel and set foot on a different land. People are created to move around and explore new places, meet different people, and experience all sorts of things.

However, travelling requires not just time but of course material resources. One can get it going though with just a few pennies, but this takes might. So for those who just want to make sure that their travel experience is planned carefully with hotel reservations or tours ready, there are in fact many ways to ensure this. Yes, there are online websites working to help an individual travel with surety, however, hotel reservations and tours are sort of costly not to mention the air fare which is of course the most important part one needs to pay. So now, for those who want security in travel but would not want to spend too much money, there is a website that is just right for you!

CouchSurfing
Ever heard of CouchSurfing? This is a website that lets you build your connections throughout the world; this lets you meet other people from different nations. The very essence of it is for you to have a buddy once you travel abroad. For instance, you meet a person from India and you build some sort of friendship online, then you decided to travel to the said country, he or she will offer his or her couch for you to sleep on. Through CouchSurfing, you get a home to stay at as you travel to places. Of course in return, you offer yours to others as well as a host.

The online community is called community for a reason, there are relationships built within its virtual realm, who could have known that the worldwide web can offer such service like this? However, CouchSurfing has a downside especially for those who have trust issues. It is then not easy to trust just anyone; hence, it is advised to trust only those who give much information about themselves. Below are ways to help you increase your security and trust:
• Manage your personal references. This means that you can ask a friend, a relative or an agency to leave a testimonial at your profile. He or she should commend that you are trustworthy.
• You can opt to make use of a credit card verification system on where you can get some sort of “trust seal” at your profile. You just have to pay for it though. This is also where CouchSurfing gets its revenue.
• You can also be vouched by other members whom you have met through the site. This increases your trust ranking as well.
So if you have gone Couch Surfing but have not decided yet if you would want to offer your couch or accept any offers from others, then maybe try utilizing Skype or Yahoo Mail. This way, you can actually see whom you have built connections with and can sort of personally meet him or her. But aside from CouchSurfing, travelling with surety can also be made possible by calling, video chatting, and sending text and voice messages to your contacts anywhere in the world for free or at low costs, as in the case of the RingCentral VoIP service.

The virtual realm of the Internet had built its own world open to people of all races. We can say that the Internet can guarantee a safe and effective avenue for travel, and yes, a fully accomplished bucket list!

Author’s bio:
Chiastine Ross, a freelance article writer and contributor who focus more on technology, mainly Gadgets and all the latest trends which are interesting for readers and tech enthusiasts. And how these smartphones and other Voip Service Provider like RingCentral, can help change our life. You can reach her through Facebook and Twitter

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7 Very Useful Travel Apps for Android

As a business executive, I have to travel extensively. Travelling means a lot to me; I not only make business deals but also make new friends and learn something novel every time I depart for a journey. There is always one main concern on the back of my mind, and that is ‘how to remain connected’ to the office, business, friends, home, stocks, news and surrounding in general. My android has helped me doing all of this in a very smart, easy and delicate manner.

I not only remain connected, but also get the up-to-date information about my business and stay in touch with my friends/customers via social networking sites. If you ask me, what is so different that has made me experience that much joy with Android, the simple answer is ‘Android Apps”. Due to the exhaustive selection and wide range of available applications, my Android has made it an integral part of my personal and business life.

In the following, I am listing down the most valuable apps that can be very useful for any business person. These can be easily downloaded from android market. I have made this selection on the basis of three conditions:

• It provides me extra knowledge and data that I do not possess
• It has strong web-based version support in terms of usage and expertise
• Simplicity, speed and proper functionality of the apps version

Here is the list-

1. Wordpress for Android
Wordpress is generally known as an open source application. This app helps you experience Wordpress power in your Android. Having it in your Smartphone is very advantageous as it helps in writing new blogs, editing contents, and managing your notifications. Moreover, remember, it is a FREE application that can be downloaded from the official website. So, if you are a blogger, this app can be highly beneficial for you in management of your business or personal blog.

2. VoIP Apps
VoIP or Voice over internet protocol is a communication system, which helps you make regular calls to mobiles, landlines and VoIP numbers with the help of internet. Due to the cost effectiveness, the service is very popular in the business and social circles. You can download your preferred VoIP app for Android and make cheap calls back to your home, office and friends. At android market, you can download VoIP apps like Sipdroid, Acrobit etc. to run VoIP phone services like Skype, Vonage and Axvoice on your device. If you have signed up with a quality provider, you will spend in cents and save in dollars.

3. Wikitude
This is another FREE app that has a great value for you. This helps you see the world from different perspective with the camera of your cell phone. Wikitude utilizes the phone’s GPS, and movement etc. for creating a match between your position and landmark. This app not only helps you find the place for you, but also helps in learning the history of place, you are visiting.
Download Wikitude from Android Market

4. Hotels near Me
Here again, the app uses the GPS system of the device and helps you find over 60,000 hotels added in its database. You can not only select the nearby hotels easily but can also watch the reviews and inside pictures’ gallery. You can mention the name of the city, or place where you want to stay, and get your results. Moreover, if you are not satisfied, just click ‘elsewhere’ and you are directed to other nearby areas.
Download Hotels near Me from Android Market

5. Talk to Me
This is one of the most innovative and important apps, particularly for those, who have to travel abroad, or to a location, where you do not speak and understand the local language. Talk to me enables you to translate your native words in multiple languages, which enables you to communicate more effectively.
Download Talk to Me from Android Market

6. Oanda Currency Converter
Foreign exchange rates are very important part of the travelling. This is very simple tool that enables you to convert over 190 currencies and enjoy your journey without any problem. You can use this to remain updated about currency rates. You can get this app by visiting Android market.
Download Oanda Currency Converter from Android Market

7. Where
GPS chip is one of the main comparative advantages of Android. It can be used for more than mere Facebook ‘Where’ update. This is highly informative and helpful app, which helps you find authentic information about the accommodations, restaurants, traffic conditions, weather forecasts, and news headlines. You can even find your nearby coffee shops and your yellow pages over it. It is helpful not only in the travelling, but you can use it in your routine life as it helps you find nearby petrol station, ATM etc. You can simply describe it as your perfect travel guide and the best buddy on the road.
Download Where from Android Market

Finally, Android experience is enriched by the perfect combination of valuable and required applications on that. The listed apps are few to mention, as you can find dozens of them available on the web that can be downloaded and used.

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