Not strictly a mobile app, but I keep offline Kiwix snapshots of Wikivoyage and Wikipedia on my laptop. It mostly comes in handy on trains with intermittent wifi.
This is really helpful, thanks! The offline aspect keeps coming up. PAVO currently generates content in real-time with Gemini, which obviously doesn't work without connectivity.
Thinking I should add a "pre-download" feature where users can generate audio guides and itineraries over WiFi before heading out. Would that solve the offline problem, or do people need the flexibility to explore spontaneously without planning ahead?
- Google Maps (offline maps are a lifesaver )
- Citymapper (best for public transit in major cities)
- XE Currency (quick conversions)
- TripIt (consolidates all confirmations in one place)
One underrated tip: Download the local ride-sharing app for wherever you're going (Grab in SE Asia, Didi in China, etc.) instead of relying on Uber everywhere.
PAVO uses location-based grounding with Gemini to generate local guides in your native language. So it's less about "travel utility tools" and more focused on deep local knowledge and cultural context.
But you're right - Google Maps handles destinations well, but there's no reason we couldn't use Gemini with grounding for transit guidance too. That's a really interesting idea, thanks! Definitely going to explore that.
I love Organic Maps for offline navigation and exploration. They even download wiki articles about popular tourist attractions!
The other app I use is Briar for communications. It's surprisingly handy. You can use it on existing wifi networks but also mesh your own network with Bluetooth.
Joplin to journal my vacation (which then synchs to my home network).
Not strictly a mobile app, but I keep offline Kiwix snapshots of Wikivoyage and Wikipedia on my laptop. It mostly comes in handy on trains with intermittent wifi.
This is really helpful, thanks! The offline aspect keeps coming up. PAVO currently generates content in real-time with Gemini, which obviously doesn't work without connectivity.
Thinking I should add a "pre-download" feature where users can generate audio guides and itineraries over WiFi before heading out. Would that solve the offline problem, or do people need the flexibility to explore spontaneously without planning ahead?
Great question! Here's my essential travel stack:
- Google Maps (offline maps are a lifesaver ) - Citymapper (best for public transit in major cities) - XE Currency (quick conversions) - TripIt (consolidates all confirmations in one place)
One underrated tip: Download the local ride-sharing app for wherever you're going (Grab in SE Asia, Didi in China, etc.) instead of relying on Uber everywhere.
What's your current setup?
PAVO uses location-based grounding with Gemini to generate local guides in your native language. So it's less about "travel utility tools" and more focused on deep local knowledge and cultural context.
But you're right - Google Maps handles destinations well, but there's no reason we couldn't use Gemini with grounding for transit guidance too. That's a really interesting idea, thanks! Definitely going to explore that.
I love Organic Maps for offline navigation and exploration. They even download wiki articles about popular tourist attractions!
The other app I use is Briar for communications. It's surprisingly handy. You can use it on existing wifi networks but also mesh your own network with Bluetooth.
Joplin to journal my vacation (which then synchs to my home network).
Oh, and of course Wireguard!