Nowadays, our smart phones are an integral tool to get around, especially when we're traveling.
Most of us can't even go a week in our own city without using our phones to guide us, let alone in a foreign country.
So, before you head out on your next adventure, make sure you're using your phone to its full potential with these stupidly simple tech hacks.
Prepare to graduate from lost tourist to knowledgeable travel guru in no time at all.
Remember when a lost camera meant no photos? Well, we live in the future — that was then and Cloud Storage is now! Never lose a photo again.
Basically, every internet connection you use when you travel is public, which can increase your chances of identity theft. Use a hotspot shield to block haters from seeing what you're doing.
Most people don't realize that you can save maps to be used offline. Click on the three bars at the top, and go to "Offline Maps" to add one. You're welcome!
While I am actually LOLing, I'd never want to be swindled by this prank. Come prepared when there's a lack of outlets, and charge multiple devices at once by getting a mini power strip.
This Poppy & Peonies backpack comes fully loaded with plenty of pockets and compartments for your laptop and more, making it easy to fly through security! Not to mention, it has a special strap to attach to rolling luggage.
Just open the app, and tap the three horizontal lines button (bottom right corner for iOS or upper right for Android). Under "Explore," click "Find Wi-Fi," and voila! The world is yours!
No more fighting with friends over holding photos hostage. AirDrop will allow you to seamlessly share memories when travelling — no uploading or texting necessary.
When you're packing and unpacking many times, it's easy for cords to get damaged! A pen spring can protect it in its weaker spots. Protect yo' self before you wreck yo' self!
This goes for all the critical information, especially your passport! You can never be too careful, especially with pesky pickpockets around.
Okay, okay, I'll still take first class. But if you're not into the in-flight movies available, just pop your phone into a ziplock bag and you've got your own personalized theatre.
Is there anything worse than the war against tangles? Win the battle and use old gift cards to keep cords neat and tidy, especially if you have a ton of them to pack.
I ain't tellin' you no lies, this trick actually works! Airplane mode turns off everything wifi or network-related, so less power is being used.
Is there anything Google can't do? Simply type your flight number into Google and the web browser will show the most up-to-date prediction in real time.
When times turn desperate and you forget your power square, the hotel TV is here to be your hero, baby. Most TVs have USB outlets, so plug it in!
