In the short year since the opening of the Apple App Store, iPhone applications have already begun to transform travel. But with more than 2,000 applications already, where to start? With the 20 best, of course.
The June/July issue of National Geographic Adventure features my new column, called Digital Adventure, from which this post is excerpted. You can read the entire story with reviews of all the apps at NGA’s website.
Meanwhile, here are the top five:
1. Next Flight
Sorts through thousands of flights to tell you how to get out of dodge. $2.99
2. UrbanSpoon
As it expands into more international cities, gets better every day. Free.
3. HearPlanet
Tells you nearby attractions are nearby and plays their Wikipedia description aloud. $5.99Currently $.99.
4. Air Sharing
Save web pages and other docs for offline reading. $4.99
5. Tweetie
Of the eight bazillion Twitter apps, my fave. $2.99
See the entire list of 20 great travel apps with (slightly) lengthier reviews at the NGA website here.
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Another great pick up of useful iPhone apps, Steve.
Mentioned your work on my blog!