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Feb 20, 2025

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Lingua Franca...

A litany of narratives on traveler's experiences with various languages.

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When English Isn’t Enough in Slovenia, Italian Can Help

Limited skills in the Italian language are enough to get the message across in places where English is not understood.

2d ago

When English Isn’t Enough in Slovenia, Italian Can Help

2d ago

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Visiting the Netherlands? Here’s Something You Need to Keep In Mind

There is a certain convenience when it comes to the language, but taking things for granted won’t help and is best avoided.

Jan 13

Visiting the Netherlands? Here’s Something You Need to Keep In Mind

Jan 13

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A Common Language Was Not Needed… We Connected at a Human Level

This memorable interaction reiterated the fact that you need the right intent and basic understanding to start a conversation.

Dec 13, 2024

A Common Language Was Not Needed… We Connected at a Human Level

Dec 13, 2024

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Making a Sincere Effort to Speak in the Local Language? There’s A Problem

Your sincerity may be construed differently altogether. I made mistakes and learned a lesson recently in Poland.

Nov 25, 2024

Making a Sincere Effort to Speak in the Local Language? There’s A Problem

Nov 25, 2024

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Is Thai a Difficult Language? Or Am I to Blame for Not Doing Enough?

Despite multiple visits to the country, all I remember is one phrase.

Nov 12, 2024

Is Thai a Difficult Language? Or Am I to Blame for Not Doing Enough?

Nov 12, 2024

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Struggling With a Language? Avoid Using Paper, and Do Not Presume

It is through common sense and composure that I found solutions to the otherwise tricky situations I faced in Hungary.

Oct 25, 2024

Struggling With a Language? Avoid Using Paper, and Do Not Presume

Oct 25, 2024

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The Need for Summer Coolers Helped Me to Improve My Italian

The friendly lady at a kiosk was appreciative of the fact that I was trying to communicate in her language. A few lessons followed!

Sep 27, 2024

The Need for Summer Coolers Helped Me to Improve My Italian

Sep 27, 2024

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The Language Remains Greek to Me…

… But I nevertheless received compliments after having managed to impress locals by getting the pronunciation right.

Sep 11, 2024

Sep 11, 2024