Keep these travel tools in your back pocket

Going abroad or staying closer to home? Do you need reliable translation or just looking for a quick currency conversion? Searching for an authentic local food tour? Whatever your trip requires, these apps will help you navigate it.

The name isn't kidding – this is the traveler's go-to app for anything to do with numbers. Stay prepared with essential tools like currency conversion and a tip calculator. Other handy features include conversion between imperial and metric measurements, a Fahrenheit-to-Celsius calculator, and even shoe-size equivalents for jet-setting shoppers.

If you want to experience a new city with an insider's eye, this app can put you in touch with knowledgeable private tour guides all over the world. Select from themes like food, history, sightseeing, family entertainment, and more. Once you’ve found a tour you like, select a date to see which hosts are available, book, and enjoy a personal travel experience.

This map and navigation app is made for travelers, especially for those getting around on foot. Get walking directions to and from anywhere – subscribing gets you offline access, so you won’t get lost if you don't have signal. From art galleries to toy stores, find exactly what you want with extensive search filters, and manage your schedule with a daily itinerary that factors in travel time.

Need help reading road signs in Singapore or menus in Morocco? Train your camera on a sign to get an instant translation. You can also draw characters on your screen to identify them, type a phrase, or use your device's mic to translate both sides of a conversation. The app can recognize up to 108 languages, 59 of them while offline.