Hummba’s Top Apps for the London Olympics

The London 2012 Olympics unofficially kicked off last week, with the women’s football event playing out in front of a 25-thousand strong crowd at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The Games only officially opened however on Friday, with a Danny Boyle spectacular. A fitting tribute to Britain’s biggest ever sporting event, wouldn’t you say? But with the excitement of the opening ceremony now over, what else is there to do in London besides watch 204 nations compete in the Games over the next two weeks?

Here at Hummba we’re firm believers in the versatility of mobile apps, and that’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite apps, just to make your life a little bit easier while you’re in London. Let’s get to it...

XE Currency Converter:
Probably the best currency converter available at the moment; it’s free and it’s incredibly easy to use. Available on iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows mobile devices, the XE Currency Converter certainly covers all the bases. It uses live exchange rates and will help you keep track of your money while you’re in London.

JiWire WiFi Finder:
If there’s one thing you can be assured of when you travel to another country, it’s that roaming data charges will cost you an arm and a leg. Enter JiWire’s Wi-Fi Finder. This Wi-Fi registry features nearly 800,000 locations all over the world where you can get your mobile device online free of charge. More than 180,000 of these are in the United Kingdom, so if you’re looking to save a few ‘Bob’ on data charges while you’re in London, then get the app and head for the nearest hotspot.

Tube Map:
London has one of the best public transport networks in the world, but it can all get pretty confusing if you’re new to the city. Download Tube Map onto your iPhone or Android and you’ll be cruising the Underground like a local in no time at all.

Hummba:
Let’s face it, London’s a pretty big place, and finding your way around can be quite a daunting task. That’s where we come in. Hummba has a comprehensive London City Guide that uses your mobile’s GPS location to point you in the right direction. The guide features hours of detailed audio content about hundreds of tourist attractions, restaurants and accommodation facilities in London. If you’re looking for something to do other than watch the Games, then download Hummba and explore the city to the fullest.

London 2012 Olympics official guide:
Last but not least, the official apps of London 2012 are also well worth a look. You can join in and share your experience at the Games, follow the latest results, or keep the kids busy with the London 2012 game.

So there you have it, Hummba’s top apps to have during the London Olympics. Let us know what you think of any of these apps in the comments below, or feel free to make some suggestions of your own. What apps can’t you live without when you’re on holiday?

Enjoy the Games, and happy travels!

So it’s the end of the world in 2012, but that’s no reason to skip your holiday!

It’s a well-known theory that the ancient Mayan civilization predicted the end of the world would take place on the 21st of December, 2012. At Hummba.com, we think this is the perfect excuse for a holiday. Many of us will not get the opportunity to take a break in 2011, but that just means we’re way ahead in our planning for next year. Let’s take a look at some of the hottest destinations for 2012...

Thousands of people are expected to flock to Cancun in Mexico, in celebration of the end of the world. However, parties are being planned in many different cities for what will undoubtedly become a global event. If it really is the end, we might as well go out with a bang, right? But 2012 will be as long a year as any, and we’ll need something to do in the months before our impending doom.

The London Olympic Games are expected to draw thousands of people to Britain in July and August. Hummba’s audio travel guides of London will be the perfect companion for anyone visiting the city during this massive sporting event.

Sao Paulo is also coming out guns blazing in 2012. The city will host the first ever Brazilian edition of the famous Lollapalooza music festival in early April. The Foo Fighters, Calvin Harris and the Arctic Monkeys are just a few of the internationally-renowned artists featured on the line up. Find out more about this vibrant city while you’re there, with the Hummba audio travel guide.

The Netherlands is expecting an influx of tourists throughout 2012, due to the phasing out of the sale of questionable substances from the country’s infamous coffee shops. The ban will only be imposed in Amsterdam from the beginning of 2013, so many people are expected to visit the city before then. Hummba.com’s audio travel guide for Amsterdam will help you discover more about this fascinating place.

Auckland will be one of the first major cities in the world to experience the predicted last day. Even before hosting the successful 2011 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand was a favourite tourist destination. The entire island nation is known for its spectacular scenery, and Hummba’s audio travel guide for Auckland will help you explore this paradise in more detail.

These are just a few of the extraordinary places you can visit next year. Hummba’s audio travel guides can be downloaded directly onto your iPhone or Android mobile phone, which means you’ll have guides to hundreds of tourist attractions right in the palm of your hand.

Just remember, it’s not the end of the world if you’re not going on holiday this year. Start planning your 2012 getaway right now.