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Practical shortlist (expands by country)

Travel apps that actually help.

A curated list of booking, transport and routing tools that reduce friction and improve safety.

Australia dashboardAnonamed emergency numbers
Ocean / weather / flights Health / outbreaks Heat / bushfire / disruption Breaking / severe
Travel apps (visual quick-pick): Click a card to open the official website. Tags indicate typical best-use, but always compare prices and availability.
Flights

Flights

Search, compare, book — then verify baggage, change rules, and cancellations.
Best-use: strong in Asia / China inventory. Useful global pricing comparisons.
Asia-strong Global
Best-use: Australia-focused booking flows and local deal visibility.
Australia
Accommodation

Accommodation

Hotels, apartments, and refundable vs non-refundable decisions.
Best-use: global baseline coverage, filtering, and flexible booking options.
Global
Best-use: often competitive in Asia; compare against Booking.com before checkout.
Asia-strong Global
Transport

Ground transport

Trains, buses, ferries — and reality-checking routes.
Best-use: rideshare across major Australian cities and airports.
Australia Global
Best-use: competitive rideshare pricing in Australian metro areas.
Australia
Best-use: route planning across trains, buses, ferries and flights.
Global
Tours

Tours & activities

Good for fast planning; compare with local operators for value.
Best-use: broad tours/activities coverage in many major destinations.
Global
Best-use: large catalog; useful for reviews and backup booking options.
Global
Medical readiness (Anonamed): keep critical medical history accessible via QR in case you cannot communicate. Emergency numbers directory: anonamed.com/emergency_numbers