Don't Get Lost in a New City

For those looking to share their journey by creating their own personal blog.

journi Travel lets you capture, share and relive your travel moments on your personal travel blog. Discover thousands of journeys from around the world, get inspiration, find new travel destinations or plan your trips. Pin moments on a map to get an overview of where you have traveled, create your own blog and write down your adventures on vacation. Create your journi profile and share your journeys on all your favorite channels so your friends can follow you on your trip.

For those who like to find other people with common interests.

Meetup is the official app for Meetup.com. With this, you can find local groups of people that share common interests as you and meet them face-to-face and enjoy certain activities together. There are many different types of groups, ranging from hiking and exercise groups to tech to video games to support to arts and crafts — chances are that you will find something that catches your interest. When you find a group that looks interesting, just join it and you'll be in the loop for the next gathering and other event information. It's a great way to find other like-minded individuals as yourself and just make new friends in the city. Community is real, and it can be found through Meetup.

Why we love it

It can be hard to meet new people, but Meetup makes it easy to find others that share common interests and activities as you.

For those who are in a big metropolitan city and need help finding parking.

When you're in a big city, it can definitely be a hassle to find parking if you don't know where to go. Fortunately, Parkopedia Parking is an app that uses your location to point out the nearest parking structures to you, but also give you a heads up on how much it will cost. You can also find residential parking and other lots that may be convenient to where you're going. An option to favorite cities and spots is also available for future reference next time you're in the big city. Seriously, parking is a hassle but this app makes it much more bearable.

Why we love it

Parking in large cities can be a hassle, so having this app around can be a lifesaver when you need to find a spot.

For those interested in a helpful transit app.

Citymapper is a useful app if you are traveling to a major city and want to check out your transportation options. With support for buses, rails, and ferries as well as Uber, you can check real-time departures, transit maps, and even disruption alerts. You can also vote to have a city added by visiting citymapper.com/nextcity.

Why we love it

Check out your transportation options with the helpful and handy Citymapper.

For those who want to use a modern taxi alternative but don't like Uber.

Lyft is another alternative to traditional cabs and taxis, but it is also an alternative to Uber. Lyft lets users request a ride from wherever they are in the city, and you get information about the driver who is coming to pick you up as well as the car that they are driving, so you won't be able to miss them. The app lets you see if there are even any Lyft drivers available in the area, there are different types of Lyft rides that you can get. Fares in Lyft are typically even cheaper than Uber, and you can even tip the drivers after the ride if they provided good service, which is another thing that sets it apart from Uber (no tips). Lyft is a cheaper and friendlier alternative to both taxis and Uber, so if you want a lift around the city, make sure to use Lyft.

Why we love it

Lyft has a slick app interface and it is super easy to use. Plus the company itself is friendlier than Uber and the fares are cheaper. Plus, you can tip the drivers if they provide good service, which is always nice.