Travelers on the other hand, swore that their iPhone is more than handy – in fact, this gadget even saved their lives a few times, thanks to the apps available in the phone. Here are the top handiest iPhone apps you can download before you start your travels soon!

1. Cheap Gas!
If you are driving in the Australian outback and realize that you are running out of fuel, have no worries! The Cheap Gas! app is sure to help you find the location of the nearest gas station without you getting stuck in the middle of nowhere with an empty tank. This can DEFINITELY save your life and help avoid danger when traveling, even with a companion.

2. Stanza
Don’t feel like lugging around that thick John Grisham omnibus around and taking up valuable space in your bag? Get the Stanza app and store e-Books that you can read with the touch of your finger. Now’s the time to catch up on your reading when you’re alone in the plane!

3. Currency
Don’t let your wife shop till you both drop in a foreign land! Be sure to check currency conversions regularly so that you won’t go overboard with your spending!

4. Babelingo
Stuck in Japan and don’t know how to get to the nearest train station? Faster than you can say “Densha Otoko”, you can have the Babelingo app displaying the translated words in super large fonts on your iPhone so that you can show it to the person you intended to ask.

5. Wikipanion
Wikipanion is like Wikepedia, but in travel-sized. Thou shalt rely on it like it’s your travel bible!

6. AroundMe
If you got lost in a shopping mall, you can go up to the information counter and enquire your whereabouts but what happens if there are no helpful counters? This is where AroundMe comes in handy. You’ll be able to find out about things located around to help you get your bearings. Also great when you need to locate banks, clinics or embassies in a jiffy!

You wouldn’t be wrong, because the Haitian people are warm, proud and very respectful. With Haitian police forces slowly winning control, this may be the perfect opportunity to see a completely unspoiled island.

Haiti is the ultimate ‘live like a local’ vacation. Surprisingly,  it’s even quite easy to get here, and its capital Port-au-Prince is safer than you’d think. There are already a number of hotels set up to accommodate foreigners.

Like traveling anywhere,  the rule of common sense does prevail.  The simple guide to safety in Haiti is to stay  in built up areas that are known to be relatively safe. Whilst the country is not as dangerous as many make out.

Haiti is a country that’s suffered ostensibly, and this is no reason to give it a wide berth as the people are amazingly friendly and eager to receive tourists. Whilst there are still problems, for the country is relatively safe, but caution must always be advised. Common sense prevails as always.

In the past Haiti has been governed by the Spanish and the French and its evident everywhere you go, in the architecture and in their language – Creole. Parts of Haiti are distinctly Creole, and if you’re wondering where Atlanta got its Creole influences, you’ve found it.

Haiti is certainly bigger than you’d think and it’s still for the most part unspoiled with tourist resorts and flocks of foreign visitors. Whilst it may not be the most luxurious destination in the world, a trip to Haiti will leave you with that feeling that you’ve just been somewhere very, very special.

In Haiti itself, there are two very special destinations that really should be discovered. The first is Cap-Haitian on the North Coast, which was the original landing point of Christopher Columbus back in 1492 and also the wonderful port town of Jacmel which resembles something out of the Victorian era, and really must be seen to be believed. People come from all over the world already to visit the lively town of Jacmel which has turned into something of a cultural capital. There are arts, crafts and activities for all here.

Haiti may not yet be the five star tourist destination, and it will be a while before foreign investment eyes this little gem up. If you’re brave enough for a no-frills holiday and don’t mind getting in touch with the locals, then Haiti may be the ultimate back-to-basics destination.

North Africa is home to the world’s largest and hottest desert, the Sahara. Although on the surface the Sahara may seem like a culinary wasteland, however you’d be surprised to find out that the regions around the Sahara have a lot of choices when it comes to food. Lamb, chicken and various vegetables are staple ingredients in Saharan cooking, which borrows technique and recipes from all of its many desert neighbors.  

North African cuisine is very prominent in the areas around the Sahara. You simply can’t replicate these types of flavors anywhere else in the world. The preparation and source of ingredients makes the Sahara are truly unique culinary experience. Although African cuisine is definitely a little different than we might be used to, their influence is very French and European. Although the ingredient may scream exotic African, traditional sauce creation and classic culinary technique all originated with the French Escoffier culinary techniques.

One of the best parts of Saharan dining is the huge variety of foods to choose from. The thing people should realize about the Sahara is that although the desert itself may be pretty inhospitable and culinary choices are quite limited (unless you’re really into eating insects!) the Sahara is so big that it borders a lot of different areas. Food professionals around the Sahara have easy access to the Sahara’s neighbors and their ingredients. As strange as it may sound, seafood is very popular in the Sahara. Many of the border nations of the Sahara have thriving seafood and fish industry, which gets traded for other areas produce, dairy and other ingredients. It’s actually really interesting to see the give and take relationship these traders have with each other. For decade’s world conflict and other “outsiders” issues have been out aside to keep this complex network of food purveyors moving.

The Saharan desert may look like a complete wasteland on the surface….and to a point that’s true. The desert itself it’s a pretty tough environment. However, the local purveyors around this region have worked together for centuries now to turn a once desolate area into a real culinary “hot” spot!

Yakima introduces Takima GetOut Cargo Bag which comes with a 13 cubic feet of space to fill your stuff. It has enough space to carry all your camping gear along for your adventure.

It’s not only lightwight and weather resistant but also fits right into your vehicle. Loading and unloading is really easy with Yakima cargo bag thanks to oversized pull tabs with lockable zippers. Since it comes equipped with loop strap tabs to keep it bundled during your trip you never have to worry about it coming loose.

Yakimo Getout Cargo Bag Features

• Weather resistant sealed seams
• Oversized pull tabs with lockable zippers
• Loop strap tabs to keep straps bundled during travel
• Installs directly to vehicle roofs with raised side rails, crossbars, or cargo baskets
• GetOut Pro finish has more resistance to weather and smooshed bugs
• GetOut Pro’s crosspadded base provides superior protection for the top of your

Yakima Cargo Bag

If there is one common thread that unites all these people, it is the sense of adventure. They would like to see for themselves cities, towns, sanctuaries and every imaginable place, just as they are, without the interference of tourist guides or operators. It is a unique way of getting around from place to place. Of course, this is also a mode of travel that has its own problems.

In order to ensure that hitchhiking is a pleasurable experience and does not turn out to be a dangerous one, it is good to keep the following points in mind if you are planning such a trip:
• Get a road map of the places that you would like to visit. More importantly, make sure that you know how to use the map and get to your destination.
• Do a study of the place that you want to go to, before you actually venture out, so that you are not taken too much by surprise at every turn you make.
• Make sure you have very light gear so that you are able to travel with ease. Nobody would like to give you a ride, if they see you with a huge backpack that makes you look like a loaded mule trying to climb a mountain.
• Though it might be a little difficult to achieve, try to look as clean as possible. You need to understand that the person who is giving you a lift could decide against it, if you looked like your body had not seen water for the last one month. Body odour and lice are dangers that you need to deal with when you are on the road for a very long time.
• Carry your identity papers and your phone numbers with you. This is absolutely essential, especially when you are stopped by security agencies or the police for routine questioning and enquiry.
• Try not to get disheartened when your signs do not force people to stop. You must understand that it is very difficult for a person who is driving to stop, just because you are waving him down.