Top 7 Techno Savvy Tips for Middle-Aged Women Travelers

Posted by Veronica Delacruz
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Oct 10, 2016
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Technological advancements have changed the way you travel. Using technology, you can get so much more out of your travelling experience, along with making it a lot easier and smoother, you may also take help from itinerary template for your trip . No matter what your age is, or your gender is, or whether you are travelling alone or in a group, technology has something for everyone when it comes to travelling .

Here we have, top 7 techno savvy tips for middle-aged women travellers.

Best way to use your smartphone when travelling
Among various options, the best way to use your smartphone when travelling abroad is activating an international data plan on your mobile phone. International roaming will end up being way too expensive and using the local sim card may have certain compatibility issues with your smartphone.

Take a good international data plan and make voice calls when necessary, using the internet on your phone, and preferably a wifi whenever possible, with apps like Skype, Viber or Whatsapp. Also, look for places that have free wifi to be able to save on your data usage. Monitor your data usage on the phone while on the holiday to track the data left and any unnecessary usage of your data.

There are some map apps that can be used offline, without eating up your data. Download these offline maps to be able to use them when travelling without having to spend your data.

Download a flight tracking and weather prediction app
Download a flight tracking app to keep a check on the real time schedule and status of your flight. You can also check weather predictions for the day you will be flying to be prepared for any possible weather dependent flight issues.

Transfer all important documents, pictures and videos on a portable external drive or cloud drive Keep a record of your flight information, hotel information and confirmation, scan copies of your passport, visa and such other important documents, on a portable external drive, or cloud drive. This will help you save space as well as stay organised, by storing all important information in one place, which can be accessed just as easily.



It is also a good idea to back up all your travelling pictures and videos in an external drive or export to a cloud drive, to keep your holiday memories safe and secure.

Download easy travelling apps
Download online/offline city maps, subway maps, an app for restaurant recommendations, online flight booking app, currency converter app and an app for language translation. These are some basic necessity apps that will help your travelling experience a lot smoother and fun.

It is highly recommended for women to download a safety map app. This app provides information regarding routes to take in the local area that are safe, secure and crime-free.

Power backup for your mobile phone
Invest in a power bank or a phone case/cover that provides power backup to your phone when you put it on. This will help you keep your mobile phone charged at all times when travelling.

Protect your electronic devices
Invest in good quality protective case and cove
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