13 of the Best Travel Apps That Will Make Your Vacations a Breeze

Although I recommend always using a VPN (virtual private network) for added security when traveling, certain destinations — like China — are nonnegotiable and a VPN is necessary. It will keep you connected to any apps that may be blocked while at your destination. If you're into podcasts, you've probably heard of ExpressVPN. While some overadvertised products are overhyped, this is not one of them. It really is the best and most consistent service out there.