{"id":3353,"date":"2018-03-21T10:25:28","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T14:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aesu.com\/?p=3353"},"modified":"2018-03-21T10:25:28","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T14:25:28","slug":"travel-books-versus-travel-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/travel-books-versus-travel-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Books Versus Travel Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_3355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3355\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3355\" src=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/GettyImages-915952738-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Let's explore!\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let&#8217;s explore!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to travel books and apps, both have a time and place. Reading through piles of educational literature can help you prepare for your trip, but lugging large books through a foreign country isn\u2019t an efficient way to explore. Discover when travel books come in handy, and when it\u2019s more beneficial to refer to apps. <\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Preparation <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a digital age, it\u2019s easy to obtain all sorts of information from the internet and other sources. One can simply enter a question into a search engine and receive the answer in seconds. For example, if you\u2019re curious to learn more about the culture of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/dubai-travel-tips\/5-ways-spend-day-dubai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can refer to countless online databases for an endless amount of information. However, not all published material is available for free online, and that\u2019s when it helps to have access to educational literature. Travel books are a great tool to invest in prior to embarking on your journey. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re traveling alone, or with a group of people, it helps to know about the country you&#8217;re about to explore, and travel books can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Your Trip<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel books might help you gather knowledge about a new country and culture, but they can take up valuable space in your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/travel-tips\/pack-next-adventure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suitcase<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Luckily for you, there are a variety of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/europe-travel-tips\/5-useful-apps-download-traveling-abroad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">useful travel apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can access at the tip of your fingers (literally). Apps like Duolingo and Sayhi Translate can help you communicate with the locals, while apps like WhatsApp and Viber can keep you connected to family while you\u2019re away. Are you in search of the best place to eat in London? Rather than flipping through a guidebook, you can simply refer to Foodspotting, an app that connects foodies all over the globe!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most informed and enjoyable travel experience, consider using both books and apps to your advantage. Do your homework prior to your trip, and then travel with ease with your smartphone or tablet! <\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>Travel The World With AESU<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/stwdirectory.aspx?theme=aesu&amp;groupid=aesu-main\"><b>AESU <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers unique, thrilling travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates. Each trip is action-packed and informal\u2014designed just for people your own age. We are also able to design custom tours just for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience an exhilarating adventure on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=AESU&amp;ProductCode=COS-AESU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmopolitan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=AESU&amp;ProductCode=EXP-AESU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explorer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=AESU&amp;ProductCode=CON-AESU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continental<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tours. It\u2019s never too late to get a taste of a multitude of exciting cultures!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions or want help booking your European adventure, please contact <\/span><b>AESU <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by calling <\/span><b>800-638-7640<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or fill out the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aesu.com\/Contact_Us.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found on our website!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to travel books and apps, both have a time and place. Reading through piles of educational literature can help you prepare for your trip, but lugging large books through a foreign country isn\u2019t an efficient way to explore. 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