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Hit the Road, Apps! 10 Virtual Ways to Explore the Planet

Go around the world in an afternoon when you download one of these entertaining apps for kids.

By Kipp Jarecke-Cheng February 24, 2016

Getting young explorers excited about different cultures and geography is just a few clicks away, thanks to a growing array of edu-taining and globally-minded apps that’ll send your Dora and Diego on their own virtual globetrotting adventures. Flip through our album to unearth captivating apps that teach your budding world traveler about foreign cuisines, global geography, international languages…and even space travel!

Gus on the Go Language Apps

Created and developed by a mom and a dad who wanted to expose their own children to their heritage languages, this collection of lively apps is a fun and appealing way for young linguists to learn how to speak in foreign tongues. Available in 30 languages that run the gamut from Armenian to Vietnamese (and virtually every other language in between), Gus on the Go Language Apps feature delightfully animated games where kids can learn the foreign words for everyday things such as animals, food, shapes, and clothing. We love the ad-free environment and zero in-app purchase policy and kids will love the charming printable games and flashcards available on the website for free. C’est si bon!

Good for: Preschool & up

$3.99 on iTunes

What’s your favorite global app? Tell us in the comments!

— Kipp Jarecke-Cheng