When it comes to travel apps, there are many to choose from. Here are our picks for the best free travel apps:

• Waze is an excellent traffic app for use while on road trips in the U.S.. The free app will allow you to see traffic jams or even tell you when a police officer is ahead.

  Waze App

• If you are traveling overseas, download the OANDA Currency Converter to allow you to see the currency conversions.

• Goby allows you to see all of the local hotspots including museums, eateries, hotels, and more.

• Before you leave for your trip, download Google Translate to facilitate conversations in other languages.

• GasBuddy allows you to find the closest gas stations while also showing approximate prices.

• Stuck at the airport with a long layover?Download GateGuru to show you restaurants and reviews by terminal.

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• OpenTable is an excellent tool to find restaurants, make reservations, and read reviews.

• Kayak's app allows you to book hotels, flights, and more on the go.

• Need to find a wifi hotspot? Download Wifi Finder.

• Planning a road trip within the U.S.? Download Roadtrippers to help plan stops along the way.

• Going overseas? Download Viber which will allow you to communicate with friends and family using wifi.

• Pack the Bag allows you to keep track of your packing lists so you don't have to re-write a new one every time you travel.