Cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages often make travel abroad possible. However when it comes to preparing for the serious unanticipated problems, there are several iPhone apps that can really make the difference.
Smarter Travel recommends the following iPhone apps when traveling overseas:
ICE 4 Travel is an In Case of Emergency (ICE) app that sells for $2.99. ICE 4 Travel allows user to store information about immunizations, allergies, medications, emergency contacts, and other life saving information on iPhones and translates it into seven different languages.
Smarter Travel is a free State Departments official app. People who download this app will receive travel alerts and warnings. It also comes with a Know Before You Go section that states the entry/exit requirements for countries, local laws, and the location of the closest American embassy.
SaferBus is a free Department of Transportation app that provides safety ratings and records of bus companies.
Help Call app sells for $2.99 and automatically detects a users location enabling a caller to press one button to be connected to the local police, fire or ambulance. The app can be adjusted so that the user can call for help simply by shaking his or her iPhone.
mPassport costs $0.99 per city and finds the local brand equivalent of desired medicines, translates medical terms and phrases, as well as helping users find a nearby doctor, dentist, hospital, or pharmacy. It can also be used to schedule a medical appointment.
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