Woven in to what my iPhone identifies as the “Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest” (nearby town Porto Seguro was where misguided Europeans landed in Brazil 500 years ago) is a town called Trancoso in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Since the 1970’s Trancoso has become increasingly well known as hippie-refuge turned playground for the elite.

It's August, that end of summer month carved out for vacations, road trips, and last-hurrah beach days. For those of you on the go, whether you're driving a few miles or flying across the world, we've come up with 7 apps to make it the easiest, most fun-filled August you've ever had. From gas station finders to post card creators these apps will make sure nothing slows you down.