Mapify is a Berlin startup making waves as a travel-centric social network, already raising $1 million in seed funding and winning the attention of funds and angel investors all over the US and Europe.

Gone are the days of lugging around heavy guidebooks while traveling, as there is a wealth of travel expertise to be discovered online. However, between Instagram, travel blogs, tourism sites, and booking platforms, the options are dizzying. Cue the Culture Trip App, perfect for those who prefer more authentic places and recommendations.

For a beautiful and memorable spread of all your fond travel memories, look no further than Polarsteps, a travel tracker app that integrates photos, journaling, and geographic data to create the most elegant record of your trip. The app is visual, detailed, and overall a joy to use.

In the age of retail therapy afflictions and the ease of online shopping, companies like Amazon are now a common household name. However, there are other online shopping sites that are not to be overlooked such as Lazada, the Asia-based shopping site and app that has grown to become one of the largest in Southeast Asia.