Facebook Applications For Travelers
Facebook is big among mobile users. What’s not to like? There are loads of applications you can use for almost every aspect of your business, whether you think Facebook is a proper business tool or not. But what about travelers? How can they use Facebook to help them plan their trips more effectively and have more fun when they travel? Here’s a round up of some of the most used Facebook apps for travel.
Cities I’ve Visited helps you create an interactive map of the cities and towns you have visited. Available in several languages, this application comes from TripAdvisor. All you do is add a pin to a city you have been to and you can get an at-a-glance view of your business travel trips. An alternative that’s more focused on the US and Canada is Where I’ve Been.
If you think you know everything about the places you have visited, then take the TravelPod Traveler IQ Challenge. To play you’ll need to pick where famous places are located. You’ve got to move fast to get a high Traveler IQ. You may not get much choice about business trips, but you can choose where to go on holiday. Find out what your choices reveal about your personality with Travel Brain. You can share reviews and tips with your friends too.
There’s nothing worse than arriving in a new place and not knowing where to eat. After a long trip, you’d rather avoid a mediocre meal. With Local Picks, you can be sure to find the best restaurants wherever you are. There are more than 1.5 million restaurant reviews, so you won’t have to worry about eating a poor meal again in the US, Canada or a variety of international destinations.
Finally, if you’re taking an international trip, you might need a bit of help to learn a few phrases in a new language. If you’re not using a universal translator, then the LearnIt application might come in handy. You can view and listen to word lists and you will soon be able to get by. Enjoy your trip and don’t forget to check the weather.
Tags: business travel, facebook
January 7th, 2009 at 5:52 am
This an excellent application and yet another way social media can help the business traveller. And buy the way, this is an excellent blog. Good work! Martin
January 7th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Thanks, Martin. I took a quick peek at your blog, and you certainly know how to grab the reader with a sizzling title. Hope to see you back here soon.
September 1st, 2009 at 4:38 am
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