Travel just got easier. Lonely Planet, the largest publisher of travel guidebooks in the world, recently launched their new app, called Guides. The free app makes available the same in-depth tips on what to see and eat, and where to stay, shop and let loose, that the company has published since 1972, all in the portability of an iOS or Android phone. In its current state, the app provides guides on 38 cities around the world (with the promise of more coming soon), including well-traveled destinations such as London, New York and Paris, and the lesser-visited cities of Rio de Janeiro, Kyoto and Montreal, each with roughly a thousand entries that include descriptions and relevant travel information. The 38 guides are available for download, allowing you to bring offline maps, city overviews and even budget tips wherever you go. And unlike traditional paper guides, each guide includes a search bar and allows users to view points of interest by proximity to their current location.
We’ve been focusing on travel for the past week, and Guides marks another example of how travel, from transportation to choosing your next outing, has only gotten easier in the digital age. Below are a few highlights from our recent globetrotting coverage.
25 Best Places to Travel in 2016
Travel engages us in the small moments — a conversation with a foreign cabbie, the feeling of breathlessness in high altitude. For 2016, these places are where great adventures will take place, and where travelers will be forever changed. – Gear Patrol
Best Travel Apps to Save Money and Increase Efficiency
