Taking a smartphone along on a journey can make life easier. With applications like Google Maps and Jovago’s hotel booking app designed to provide quick hotel and travel services at the click of a button, a portable device with great internet facility is likely one of the most essential tools to carry.

Along with the convenience of choosing a phone over a laptop, there are some things to keep tips to take to heart when travelling with mobile device.



Turn off auto sync

Most mobile applications consume a lot of data when left to run in the background of a device. Rather than sinking heavy costs paying for megabytes in internet services, turn off the autosync. If it requires frequent updating or provides a news service, then it should be running all day. There’s also the added benefit of enjoying a stress-free journey without the buzzing sound of a phone rattling everyone’s nerves.

Switch to airplane mode for faster charging

In a hurry and need the battery-life to recharge at top speed? Switching to airplane mode is the answer. With limited apps making use of the dry-cell, chances of it boosting is higher. As an added advantage, get shorter cables – instead of long ones – to reduce the travel time from the power source to the phone.

SIM card

Upon arrival at the foreign destination, purchase a local SIM card. This way roaming charges diminish and call rates are cheaper. Plus, local network service providers constantly give discounts on domestic SIM cards.

Beware unprotected WiFi

Checking into a hotel with free WiFi is great but if it’s an open space, then a little caution is needed. There are viruses and phishing mails constantly looking for easy prey, so find out if the free internet access a password or some two-step authentication process required before logging in.