For some, traveling is a way of life, but it is not what is used to be. Traveling used to involve weeks of planning, calls to airlines, countless maps and five different language books—but not anymore. Thanks to the 21st century, easy travel is just one step away and it all starts with your smartphone. If you've got an upcoming trip and want help with the preparations, look no further than the greatest traveling apps of 2014:
Transit App
The Transit App is a free app for both iPhone and Android that pinpoints bus or train departures and arrival times. It also offers a quick glance system that allows travelers to find a bus or train location on a color coordinated map at any specific time, allowing them to keep on schedule throughout the day.
Waze
A free app for both iPhone and Android, Waze gives real up-to-date traffic information in any area. It also sends notifications to remind travelers to report any accidents, construction or road blocks they encounter along the way. It also informs users of the cheapest gas stations or hotels in the area and comes with voice activation. 
TripAdvisor
The ultimate site for everything travel, the TripAdvisor app is free and caters to iPhone, Android and Windows. TripAdvisor offers reviews, rates and ranks from real travelers about restaurants, hotels, museums, exhibits and nightlife. Odds are anything in the city can be found on TripAdvisor, along with real information rather than a sales pitch.
TripCase
TripCase is a free app available for iPhone and Android. This app works to combine various confirmation emails, trip details or flight plans all in one area in order to provide quick usage. The various items can also be edited to the exact specifications of a traveler's itinerary so as each document will be ready exactly when it is needed.
World Lens Translator
Nothing is worse than driving in a foreign country, with foreign street signs. World Lens Translator is a free app for iPhone and Android that works to do all the translation work. Simply take a picture of any street sign and it will translate it into a selected language.
Amount
Amount is a one dollar app used only by iPhone. It contains information about several foreign currencies and works as a converter. With over 30 categories, Amount covers just about any country that can be traveled to and works to convert world-wide currency, even in lesser-known areas.
The smartphone has changed traveling for many people. Although it is still an adventure, the tedious work has been removed to make way for a pleasurable traveling experience. If you are a tech-savvy traveler, take advantage of the tools that are literally at your fingertips and enjoy a more pleasant journey from beginning to end. The information in this article was provided by the professionals of Ottawa downtown hotels at Cartier Place & Towers Suite Hotels.
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