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Here are 8 apps to help you maintain your sanity and use your time efficiently.

J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, "Not all who wander are lost." Today, 6.32 million Americans are living -- and wandering -- abroad, excluding those in the military. Some move for work, others to explore their options and still others for education -- and then never return. Often, the most frequently discussed profession earning Americans gainful employment outside of the United States is teaching English.

Can't fathom how you'll function without your cell data when you leave the country for your upcoming summer vacation or business trip? It won't be too bad, we promise. Thanks to a slew of apps, your time without cell service will be much more manageable. SEE ALSO: 21 Travel Tumblrs for Jet-Setters We've rounded up apps that will help you call, text, translate, navigate and plan. These apps may not provide cell reception, but they sure are cheap alternatives to an international plan.

Road tripping cross-country is an American cultural institution. Whether you're a veteran of the country's highways or it's your first time taking a road trip, a new web...

We all have our favorite apps that we use every day, but what about apps that sidestep our usual routine? If you're travelling out of town this summer, odds are you could...