On a trip to welcome 2015? Not entirely unplugged and intending to spend some time online? We have two apps for you that keep you connected while helping you save money on your phone bill.

Opera Mini

Opera Mini compresses the site of websites you visit by up to 90% – so you can browse online without the risk of using too much data. Data savings means you can save some cash from the usual high mobile data usage. Whether you’re using Java , BlackBerry, Android or iOS device, Opera Mini can be your best travel buddy. It’s also available in a beta version for Windows Phone. Download Opera Mini free today.

Opera Max

Using an Android phone? Opera Max is a data-savings app for Android phones version 4.0 or up. It compresses data on most apps, including video. And, it allows you to set apps to work on WiFi only, giving you more control over the apps you use over expensive mobile data.

Writing your travel stories?

Do you write your travel stories and keep a travel blog? If yes, then our travel blog might interest you. Visit it and get some inspiration from some of the best travel bloggers in the world. And if you have a good story to tell, then you may be the next travel blogger we can feature. See you there!

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