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Technological Advancements For Leaders Who Love Adventures

Traveling has sometimes been quoted as a luxury rather than a necessity. But for leaders in different industries, may it be if they are entrepreneurs young and old, politicians, head of nonprofit organizations, etc., leaders need to recharge and some adventures too. Seeking adventure and spending time away from the keyboard inspires and motivates to become better leaders. And for tech-savvy individuals, apps never fail to make traveling to unchartered territories comfortable and as adventurous as possible.
Below are mobile apps that will help entrepreneurs keep track of their business while away, and at the same time enjoy the great outdoors.
1. Google TranslateFirst time traveling to China, Thailand, or Costa Rica? How exciting. But wait, do you even know how to ask for directions, say “hi” or “thank you” in their native tongue? This is where Google Translate comes in. Google Translate is a free app designed translate over 100 languages. Although it’s not 100% accurate, it will help you get on with simple commands or requests.
2. First Aid by Red CrossImagine you’re in the middle of nowhere and suddenly you fell ill. Let say you got an upset stomach for eating exotic foods, or you didn’t realize you’re allergic to pollen. If you’re in the city, it’s easy to see a doctor and buy the prescribed meds. But if you’re in the wilderness, that’s not going to happen. This app by Red Cross is tailored to provide expert information during emergency situations like earthquakes, hurricanes, and first aid treatments.  The app is equipped with diagrams, videos, and steps that are easy to understand.
3. Weather UndergroundRoad Trips with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts is another fun way to travel. Especially if you’re traveling with the latest Harley electric motorcycle that just came out. The only thing that would stop you from doing it is bad weather. Weather Underground predicts it for you. This app is great in providing real-time weather reports and radar imaging from where you’re at. The best part is its first light/last light feature. Unlike other apps, Weather Underground tells you exactly when the sun rises and sets.
4. SlackSlack is an instant messaging app which stands for Searchable Log of All Conversation and Knowledge. It allows easy and quick communications between you and your team in terms of channels, groups, and private messages. Another best thing about Slack is that you can integrate this with third-party services like Dropbox, Trello, and Zendesk. Which is why you can still get in touch with your team and keep the business going while you’re away.
5. SkywikiAre you enthralled with celestial bodies as a kid? Let your inner astronomer come alive with Skywiki. Skywiki is a stunning, easy to use app which allows you to stargaze while traveling (or camping). Some of its features include the Calendar page (provides information of past and future events) and the Periscope page (shows information about astronomical events and Solar System objects). Skywiki also has a 2D skymap feature and an Images page which displays Astronomy Picture of the day, Hubble picture of the day, the Lunar image of the day, and NASA Image of the day.

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