Have mobile audio guides revolutionised the way we travel?

Travelling can be a nerve-wracking experience and because of this, people often turn to their friends and family for travel advice. What airline did you use? Which hotel should I stay at? How much spending money do you think I’ll need? We’re constantly looking for ways to make travel easier, cheaper, and more worthwhile.

Modern technology has most certainly stepped up to the plate in this regard. Most travellers will spend at least a little bit of time online nowadays to organise some aspects of their holiday. This could be something as simple as checking your flight times before you arrive at the airport, or looking at reviews of restaurants near your holiday accommodation. WikiTravel and Google Maps are just two examples of websites that have been incorporated into many travellers’ everyday lives.

Here at Hummba, we believe that the rise of the smartphone is in itself causing a travel revolution. There are quite literally thousands of applications available on iPhone, Android, and Blackberry smartphones. From audio travel guides to flight booking and maps, there’s an app available that caters for every travel need.

That’s why we’re putting so much attention into our intelligent Hummba audio guides. We’re looking to take some of the guess work out of travel and provide you with a personalised tour guide for your smartphone. The Hummba app is available on the Android and iPhone, and features hundreds of tourist destinations from all over the world.

Find out more about the famous museums of Paris as you walk along the banks of the River Seine, or figure out your evening plans in New York City with a guide to the famous bars and clubs of the Big Apple. Hummba’s mobile audio guides use smartphone GPS technology to give you information relevant to your location, wherever you are in the world. The app also features offline maps, which means you’ll be able to figure out where you’d like to go next without the added expense of being constantly online.

We agree that one can very easily arrive at a destination without a plan and still have an incredible time; many people actually prefer this type of travel. But a little time and effort put into organising a holiday can often be the difference between a stressful two weeks away and the trip of a lifetime. Hummba’s mobile audio guides let you organise your holiday while you’re on the go. They’ll also point out places near your location that you might otherwise have missed.

For more information about how Hummba is changing the world of the mobile traveller, or to download some of our intelligent audio guides that speak to you, visit www.hummba.com.