Writing is one of the oldest and most prolific ways of expressing creativity and sharing experiences. You don’t need much to write: just a pencil and a piece of paper. But today’s technology can make writing much more efficient and simply enjoyable. And travel writers and bloggers experiencing the world could certainly use some free time. After all, it’s always better to go out and explore than to stay in and fix typos.
Let’s explore some of the most popular and functional digital tools. These can be extremely helpful when traveling and summarizing your experience for your audience, as writing assistants or otherwise.
1. Saily
As a travel writer, you need to stay connected. An eSIM app such as Saily is probably the best solution. With eSIM apps, you don’t have to rely on whether you can find a stable Wi-Fi network or on roaming, which can quickly become unaffordable if you use the internet frequently.
eSIM apps essentially act as a marketplace for eSIM cards, virtual SIM cards that can be activated with just a few taps. Through such an app, you can pre-purchase an inexpensive data plan for your destination, activate it, and use it when you arrive. Suppose your next trip itinerary includes the UK. In that case, you can use Saily to choose the best eSIM for the UK for your situation, buy it, and stop worrying about searching for Wi-Fi or buying physical SIM cards at the airport. It really is that simple and, best of all, affordable.
2. Evernote
Evernote leads the way in note-taking and leaves the competition behind. This seemingly simple app has extensive features that allow you to customize how you use it, making each note your own. Evernote allows you to take traditional notes, including photos, files, voice notes, etc. Are you a fan of handwritten notes? No problem. You don’t even have to worry about searching for them later: you can find them using keywords since Evernote has a character recognition feature.
However, the best thing about Evernote is that it’s cross-platform, inexpensive (it also has a free plan), and supports integration with popular apps. It doesn’t limit the devices you can use. You can access your notes and files via computers and mobile devices, making it an ideal tool for taking notes on the go that you can turn into stories and blog posts.
3. Notta
Notta is AI-based software designed to handle everything related to voice memos, including recording, transcription, and more. As a traveler, you’re bound to often find yourself in situations where you’d like to write something down, but you don’t feel like pulling out your phone or iPad and starting to type.
Voice memos are ideal for such situations, and Notta allows you to make the most of them. With this software, you can simply record what you want to remember later. The app will take care of everything from transcribing the voice notes to summarizing them with the help of AI. The free plan has some limitations, such as the limited number of files you can transcribe or minutes of conversations you can record. However, it’s still functional and more than enough to try out the app.
4. Snapseed
Snapseed is a 100% free photo editing app available for popular mobile devices, both Android and iOS. It’s not a writing app, but we’ve included it in this list because no blog post or social media post is complete without a photo or graphic. While you can sometimes use stock images, your own photos of the experience you’re talking about will significantly improve authenticity.
Snapseed is designed to work with mobile devices. So, if you take photos with your phone, you don’t have to change devices to edit them professionally. It’s also perfect for on-the-go: you can use your free time (e.g., during your commute) to add some zest to your photos. Additionally, Snapseed is pretty robust for a free mobile app and has many handy features.
5. Ubersuggest
If you’re a travel content creator, you’ll need well-placed keywords, and Ubersuggest is your friend in need. Keywords are one of the things that make pages visible to search engines. Include them in your posts to ensure you’re not just writing for yourself.
Ubersuggest provides suggested keywords you may want to include in your text. If you have a general concept of what to write about but aren’t sure what people want to read, it can even help with ideas.
Ubersuggest is paid software, but it can be a valuable addition to your toolkit if you’re serious about your content.
6. Hemingway app
Some people know Ernest Hemingway for his highly chaotic life, but most of us associate him with his written works. The author’s distinctive, precise, and straightforward writing style inspired the Hemingway app. Unsurprisingly, the app serves as a tool for all writers who struggle with overly complex, long sentences.
The app’s main function – highlighting complex sentences that could be made easier to read – is free. However, premium features such as AI-based rewriting and grammar checking are also available. We recommend this tool if you want to improve your travel posts to make them more understandable to the everyday reader.