Summary: iPhone, iPod touch or laptop? Are iPhones good for travel? And if they are what are the best iphone apps for travellers? Craig, Linda and Kev from Winging it Around the World talk tech in this episode of the Indie Travel Podcast. A laptop is not the best travel companion: it's big, heavy and valuable. You don't want to be worried about damage or theft while you're exploring the forests of South East Asia or the stormy streets of Iceland. You want to be connected but not burdened by the technology you travel with. Kev is about to set off on a round-the-world trip with his partner Lucy and they've decided to downsize to a iPod touch. At first they considered an iPhone, but data rates are expensive to start with and global roaming rates would bankrupt anyone. They've passed up the 3g connection and the GPS satellite navigation for the cheaper iPod Touch and its wifi internet connection. Both have a wide touchscreen and access to the iTunes application store. In his first podcast, Kev talks about his top ten applications for travellers and, here, we talk about the top three. Top iPhone apps for Travellers * Traverter * WorldNomads Language Packs * Rosyn Guides You can find Kev and Lucy at Winging it round the World or their podcast in iTunes. You can get a free subscription there and sign up for the Indie Travel Podcast on iTunes too. http://wingingitroundtheworld.com What do you think about travellers, laptops and smart phones? What iPhone applications would you recommend for Kev and Lucy as they set out on a round the world trip? Let us know in the comments. This episode of the Indie Travel Podcast is sponsored by WorldNomads.com
