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If there was ever a choice between taking ten steps to the store and tapping the screen of your handheld that will ensure that the food arrives to your doorstep, comfort and laziness would win hands down.
For better or for worse, it is up to us to decide, but, nonetheless apps have certainly changed our lives and made them easier. Here are five must-have apps you need to download the night before your trip to Goa.
1. Maps
The first step to travelling is knowing where you want to go and finding the best route to get there. Packed with extensive knowledge of the tiniest nook and cranny of the State, having a navigation map is the smartest app to spare some phone storage for.
So, before you hit the beaches of Goa, download a navigation app and explore with confidence!
2. Goa Miles
Goa may not have Ola or Uber, but what it does have is Goa Miles, an app especially created to chauffer you around the State and ensure that you leave no site unvisited on your vacation to this coastal paradise.
Just like any other app, download the Goa Miles app and follow the simple instructions that will get you out and about in no time!
3. Swiggy
Spotting a Swiggy rider is a common sight on Goan roads. Because, Swiggy is the answer to bridging the gap between our growling stomachs and the delicious food on the menu of a restaurant at the other end of town.
If staying in and relaxing to the songs of the waves is your Monday mood, then downloading the Swiggy app is your best bet to not compromising on dinner, but rather relishing it with pyjamas on in the comfort of your hotel couch.
4. Zomato
Having two apps of a similar kind is usually better than one. And, the same can be said about Zomato which is another food delivery service much like Swiggy. In Goa, both the apps function the same and provide a wide range of restaurants to order from.
Additionally, Zomato also provides discounted rates on your favourite food items. You may even end up discovering new restaurants and cuisines you might not have otherwise tried.
5. Blink It
Making a relatively new entry into Goa, Blink It is true to its name and delivers grocery items, cosmetics, vegetables and more in the blink of an eye.
The duration of the arrival of your parcel may vary from distance to location, but the efficiency and reliability of Blink It is why it is the current talk of the town.
On a parting note, also remember and be mindful of the data apps collect. Read privacy policies, adjust settings, and only grant permissions you're comfortable with. Happy apping and get exploring!