5x the coolest travel apps

Because the anticipation is just the most fun. Give me a destination, a phone, and I'll be entertained for a while, you know. Also planning a trip to escape that winter cold? Then these apps are your new besties for life.

1. JetLag Genie

Do you want to give the man with the hammer a smack in the face yourself and not arrive at your destination feeling limp as a dishcloth? Then download JetLag Genie. Gradually, this app prepares you for the time zone of your vacation spot. Install it a week in advance and slowly the app shifts your sleep times to prevent that jetlag. Super handy.

2. Packing Pro

God yes, minimalist travel, that's never going to work for me. If you're as much of a panicky packer as I am, I would recommend this app. With Packing Pro, you can view packing lists for different types of vacations and check off what’s already in your bag. And once the list is complete, still throw in four extra pairs of heels. That's how it works.

3. Flamyngo

When you go on a city trip to a popular city, you often ask around in your circle about which coffee shop, breakfast spot, or cocktail bar you should go to, right? But gathering all those tips is quite a hassle. And then there was Flamyngo. A super user-friendly platform aimed at collecting the coolest spots, so you can create your own travel guide.

4. Spotted by Locals

Because the local population always knows best where you can drink those really good gin and tonics. This originally Dutch app bundles all the gems from locals.

5. SeatGuru

By the window or would you rather be by the aisle? Extra legroom? Control freaks, this is your wet dream: with Seatguru, you can find all the seat layouts per airplane PLUS PHOTOS. That way, you know exactly where to park your butt. This is a gem.