Getting Started with DayRoam
DayRoam gives you practical travel information the moment you need it. This guide walks you through the app's features so you can make the most of every trip.
Contents
1. Setting Up
When you first open DayRoam, you'll be guided through a quick onboarding process.
2. Switching Destinations
Heading somewhere new? Switching destinations takes just a couple of taps.
- Tap the destination selector at the top of the screen (shows your current destination).
- Browse the country list or use the search bar to find your new destination.
- Tap the country to select it. All tabs update automatically.
DayRoam remembers your last 5 destinations so you can quickly switch back without searching. These appear at the top of the destination list for easy access.
3. Currency Converter
The Currency tab shows you live exchange rates between your home currency and the destination currency.
Dual Pricing Display
Enter an amount in either currency and see the equivalent in the other instantly. This is particularly useful when shopping -- type in the local price to see what it costs in your home currency.
Quick Reference
The converter displays common denominations so you can quickly gauge the value of local banknotes and coins without typing anything.
4. Phrasebook
The Phrasebook tab provides essential phrases in the language of your destination country. Phrases are automatically selected based on which country you've chosen -- there is no need to configure the language separately.
Categories
Phrases are organised into practical categories:
- Greetings -- Hello, goodbye, please, thank you
- Dining -- Ordering food, asking for the bill, dietary requirements
- Directions -- Where is...?, left, right, how far
- Shopping -- How much?, too expensive, do you accept cards
- Emergencies -- Help, police, hospital, I need a doctor
Favourites
Tap the bookmark icon on any phrase to save it to your favourites for quick access later.
5. Culture Guide
The Culture tab helps you navigate local customs and avoid common pitfalls.
What's Covered
- Tipping customs: Whether tipping is expected, typical percentages, and where it applies (restaurants, taxis, hotels).
- Local etiquette: Important cultural norms such as dress codes, greeting customs, and dining behaviour.
- Common scams: Known tourist scams in the region so you can recognise and avoid them.
- Emergency numbers: Local police, ambulance, and fire service numbers, plus the nearest British embassy or consulate contact.
6. Travel Toolkit
The Toolkit tab is a collection of practical information about your destination city and country.
Features
- City information: Time zone, local time, weather summary, and general country facts.
- Dual pricing: See side-by-side pricing for common items (coffee, beer, taxi ride, meal) in both currencies.
- Local tips: Practical advice specific to the destination -- transport, connectivity, water safety, power sockets, and more.
7. Budget Tracker
The Budget tab helps you keep track of what you're spending while travelling.
Adding Expenses
- Tap the "+" button to add a new expense.
- Enter the amount in the local currency.
- Choose a category (food, transport, accommodation, shopping, entertainment, other).
- The equivalent in your home currency is calculated and displayed automatically.
Viewing Your Spending
Your expenses are displayed in a running list, with totals shown in both currencies at the top. This gives you a clear picture of your trip spending at a glance.
8. Tips and Tricks
- Quick-switch destinations: Your recent destinations appear at the top of the selector, so hopping between countries on a multi-stop trip is fast.
- Offline access: Core features (phrasebook, culture guide, toolkit) work offline once loaded. Currency rates require a connection to refresh.
- Home country detection: If you move to a new country permanently, update your home country in settings so currency conversions use the correct base.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or encounter issues, contact us at [email protected].