Five apps to download before you head out for Easter long weekend

Long weekends are blessings for all those who love to travel. It not just gives you an opportunity to set yourself free and relax, but also to break the monotony and unwind at a new and refreshing place. Wherever your location, if you are someone that likes to bring their tech with you, here are some apps that you should have to keep entertained, assist in working on the go and to stay connected.

Couchsurfing: Connect and stay with locals

Expensive hotels or shady motels aren’t the only two options you have when it comes to lodgings in a foreign city. Over 12 million travel enthusiasts are said to have used Couchsurfing to find accommodation, meet or connect with locals in over 2,30,000 cities across the world. The app puts you in touch with millions of local hosts readily offering accommodation, whilst letting you connect with locals in real-time and have an organic and authentic experience.

Fuel Buddy: A road trip essential

Student life isn’t complete without that one road trip, perhaps to the countryside, with balmy summer afternoons and easy listening or Indie playlist. While you imagine the picturesque panoramas sweeping across your face, let Fuel Buddy take care of one essential for the trip – the ready availability of fuel at competitive prices.

By tracking your location, the app provides lists with the cheapest gas stations in the vicinity. You can also use the app to know the right time to stop for gas nearby and perhaps scan the washrooms, just in case you badly need it.

NexGTv: For entertainment freaks!

NexGTv HD lets you watch LIVE TV channels, movies, Hollywood and Bollywood entertainment and lot more on mobile! NexGTv HD Mobile TV offers an experience to view Live TV on mobile devices. With this app, one can watch LIVE TV channels from across genres such as Aaj Tak, News X, India Today, B4U, Pogo, MH1 and much more. TV Shows and a library of video on demand content showcasing English movies, Hindi movies and more.

Viber: Keeping in touch made easy

For that one night, you really need to speak with your best friend or call back home. Instead of a tedious signup, Viber just needs you to enter your phone number to sync your contacts, hence facilitating easy conversations with friends or family. In addition to video or audio calling and text messages, you can also call on a landline number via Viber for a nominal fee. This is a much-welcomed break from the exorbitant international calling plan you may otherwise have to settle for.

Wynk Music: For music lovers

Wynk Music is the one-stop music app for the latest songs. From latest Bollywood hits to trending international artists — with over 3 million free songs, it covers it all. Stream and download unlimited songs from thousands of playlists curated especially for you, or create your own custom playlist to match your mood.