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    Apps for that perfect road trip

    Traveling and exploring on the open road is a lot of fun. But I have found some  apps that will make your exploring even more fun. I have really gotten hooked on Roadside America, a web site with a cool  $2.99 iPhone app that shows you what’s nearby, as you travel. Not the normal touristy stuff, mind, you, but weird, unusual and fun paces to see and check out. It knows where you are and what’s nearby and makes any trip super fun, alerting you to must-visit attractions that make for memorable travel. Then there’s Road Ninja, a free iPhone and Android app aimed at helping cost-conscious travelers save money…