Taking off Travel blog

If you’re taking a trip abroad, whether for business or leisure, then there are certain things you need to be able to say. Years ago, I was visiting Germany and faced a language barrier. My German was rudimentary and although most Germans I met speak excellent English, I happened upon someone who could only say ‘hello’. That was a good start but it didn’t really help me with what I needed to know. Since, then I’ve always tried to be better prepared.

Key Phrases

When I’m traveling to a new country, there are a few key phrases that I try always to learn. By far the most important is being able to say “I don’t speak (insert name of language). Do you speak English?” By the way, I am not a linguaphobe. I speak French and Spanish and now a bit of German but there are some countries where even those languages won’t get me very far. Read more »