A smartphone has made traveling easier, as well as lighter. Not only does it save space and time, but is also easy on the wallet! Along with an international sim card, here are some ways you can make the maximum use of your smartphone.

1. A personal assistant: The luxury of having a personal assistant is now available to everyone using a smartphone. Your smartphone can help you organize and store your reservations, flight bookings and delays, and layovers.
2. GPS: Never get lost in a strange land again. Your smartphone will have an inbuilt GPS and compass. If not, there are a multitude of apps you can download to navigate your way through new streets.
3. A world clock: You cannot use the excuse that you’re in a different country to be late anymore. Your smartphone can act as a world clock, giving you the accurate time, no matter where you are. You can often see the time in different areas of the world at the same time.
4. A packing assistant: You don’t have to spend your entire flight wondering if you left that one dress at home anymore. Using Notes or Word, make a list and ensure that all the items on your list are ticked off. A packing app like Packing Pro will even provide you with suggestions on what to pack based on the purpose of your trip and destination.
5. A flashlight: Can’t remember where the light switches are in the middle of the night? Lost in the city in the middle of the night? The flashlight will come to your rescue. An in-built feature in most smartphones, the flashlight is a very useful tool to have.
6. A travel agent: Want to know the cheapest prices before booking a flight? Your smartphone will have various apps that can help you choose from a variety of flights, based on your destination and price range. A translator: Going to a new country is always a good excuse to learn a new language. However, if you’re not prepared, translation apps like Google Translate help you get instant translations by either typing in the words, or holding the phone over the printed text.
7. A phone: Yes, your phone can be used for its primary function - calling, texting, and staying connected. However, to avoid an exorbitant bill when you come back home, make sure to use an international sim card for that specific country. For example, if you are traveling to America from India, make sure you take a USA sim card from India.
8. A currency converter: Confused about how much money you’re spending? Your phone can help you convert your home currency into the local currency. You can decide on how much of your budget you want to spend on shopping!
9. A tour guide: Walking tours, museum guides, and a list of the best places to visit are all on your smartphone. Take a tour around the entire town without getting lost.
10. A camera: There is no need to carry your heavy digital camera with you anymore. The photography apps available make it easier to post the best version of your picture.
11. A weather forecaster: Know when to wear those gum boots out! Whether it’s going to rain or if it’s going to be a sunny day, be prepared. Your smartphone can forecast the weather, wherever you are.

These are only some of the ways you can make the maximum use of your smartphone. Your smartphone can be used to save time, space, and money. Make the most of your smartphone by taking the above tips into consideration.