I am currently enjoying some extended travel throughout Asia, and have been calling Northern Thailand my home for almost a year now. During my travels, I have been adding, removing and tinkering with various iPhone apps that are useful to me while I am abroad.
Here is my list of the top eight iPhone apps that I use regularly while traveling internationally.
1. Medscape: The Medscape prescription database app has been incredibly useful for me while traveling in countries where I have been prescribed medications. On one occasion, I was prescribed medication by a physician that did not speak English. To make certain I was taking medication that was correct and did not cause any harmful effects, I fired up the Medscape app and found information about the medication such as its uses, side effects and recommended dosage.
2. Dragon Dictation: I really enjoy blogging about my travels but oftentimes find myself without a laptop to write on. Instead of using the iPhone’s cramped keyboard, I use dragon dictation to blog. The software works remarkably well and it makes very few mistakes if English is your native language.
3. Kindle for iPhone: Finding English language books in Northern Thailand is almost impossible. I use the Kindle iPhone app to download books, magazines and other publications. It might cost more than buying a paperback in a bookstore but when the nearest bookstore is miles away, it’s a wonderful resource.
4. iTranslate: I have tried several paid and free translation apps and I found myself coming back to iTranslate because it has such a simple user interface. It’s great to use when you really need something in an area where no one can speak English.
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