🗺️ 1. Google Maps – Super Convenient Navigation & Map App
Key features:
- Get walking, driving, and public transport directions.
- Find nearby restaurants, cafés, attractions, ATMs, gas stations, and restrooms.
- View reviews and ratings from other users.
Pro tips:
- Download offline maps for your destination to use without Wi-Fi or mobile data.
- Save “Favorite Places” to plan ahead.
🧳 2. PackPoint – Smart Packing List Assistant
Key features:
- Create custom packing checklists based on gender, trip duration, weather, and trip type (leisure, business, beach, hiking…).
- Automatically suggests what to bring (clothes, accessories, toiletries, tech gear…).
Ideal for: Travelers who often forget things or want to pack light and efficiently.
✈️ 3. Skyscanner / Traveloka – Easy Flight Booking & Price Comparison
Skyscanner:
- Compare flight prices across multiple airlines to find the best deals and times.
- Offers a “cheapest month/year” feature for flexible travelers.
Traveloka:
- Book flights, hotels, or flight + hotel combos to save more.
- User-friendly interface with Vietnamese language support and local payment options.
📸 4. Google Photos / Snapseed – Smart Photo Management & Editing
Google Photos:
- Store unlimited photos (with compressed quality option).
- Automatically organizes photos by date, location, and even faces.
- Easy to share albums with travel companions.
Snapseed:
- Free professional-grade photo editing app from Google.
- Offers filters, brightness tools, object removal, HDR, background blur, and more.
🗣️ 5. Google Translate – Break the Language Barrier Easily
Key features:
- Translate text, phrases, or single words in over 100 languages.
- Use the camera translation feature to instantly translate menus, signs, or printed text.
- Real-time conversation mode – speak in your language, the app translates instantly to another.
Especially useful when traveling abroad or in areas where locals don’t speak your language.