There are almost an unlimited number of applications available for iPhone and iPod Touch users. Of these numerous applications, there are several that are useful for travelers, free or otherwise.

It is easier to keep in touch while on the go, or even while you are at home, with the Skype app for iPhone and iPod Touch. Not only is this application useful while traveling, but you can save money by using Skype as your telephone line (instead of a cell phone) while you are at home and planning a big trip. You can easily save money while you are traveling with Skype on your iPhone or iPod Touch because it allows you to avoid expensive data and roaming plans. In order to fully benefit from all of Skype’s voice and messaging features, you will need to have a stable wireless connection.

You can start planning any trip with the free Kayak application. Kayak is a fare comparison tool for flights, hotels, and more. It is similar to others, except that it has some more search options. The Kayak application does an extensive search of all the deals it can find online on all aspects of your trip. This includes airfare, hotel prices, car rentals, and almost anything else you may need to book before you travel. You can book your flight or hotel room straight from Kayak on your Apple device.

Another one of the many useful iPhone apps for iPod Touch and iPhone is SitOrSquat. This is a free application that locates the closest bathroom to you when you need one based on the address or zip code you provide the application with. SitOrSquat will also let you know whether or not a given bathroom is open, so you won’t need to waste your time trying to find a bathroom that is out of service. You can also update the application making it more useful for everyone, by adding new bathrooms that you may discover while traveling in a given city.

iTranslate is a free, customizable translator application that translates in over 30 languages. Though it is useful for translating basic words and phrases, some of the longer translations and grammar may be questionable. The application is a reliable resource to refer to for small translating issues you may have, but you shouldn’t completely rely on it to have conversations!

For the writers out there, text editing is made simple with the Mobile Web Docs application for these Apple devices. It is a free application that enables you to create, edit, upload, and download documents straight to your handheld device while traveling. You can also organize any documents you may create into folders so that they may be easily uploaded to other online accounts. Additionally, there is a book marking feature that makes it easy to save the online locations in which you store the documents you create with the application.

Developers are constantly coming out with useful new applications for travelers. Whether you need to translate a few words, search for flight, hotel, or rental information, or quickly find a bathroom, your iPhone or iPod Touch can help you.

Featured in the Spring issue of LRO, we take a closer look at some of the iPhone Applications that are out there to work with your Land Rover.
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