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Politeness is an essential part of Japanese culture. You’ll see reflected in every facet of life, including the Japanese language. The use of Japanese honorifics reflects respect and certain suffixes are used in formal situations, while others are more appropriate…
A common misconception about learning a new language is that you have to master the language before you can start speaking it. Actually, testing out your skills in the real world is one of the best ways to learn. Below,…
Welcome to Madrid! I am so excited to take you on a free walking tour of my hometown—it’s an absolutely mesmerizing city that is full of history, culture, spectacular architecture, and mouthwatering meals. One of the things I love most…
Idioms can make a conversation pop. Depending on the situation, they can often better help you communicate warmth, show passion, or inspire laughter than a more literal statement. And when you’re learning a new language like German, they can help…
So you find yourself at a Biergartenーwunderbar! Below, find a few tips to get the most out of the experience. First things first, you’ll want to know how to order a drink. Typically, you’ll be able to spot a central…
Welcome to Oktoberfest in Munich! The biggest beer festival in the world is about to begin again. Watch our video from last time and get a flavor of the occasion, as well as some key tips and tricks on how…
Today we hear from Suma Das, a London-based solo-traveler who’s always making plans for her next trip. In addition to working full-time in public policy, this polyglot has traveled all over the world, photographing her journey and picking up new friends at every destination. With a trip to South America slated for the fall, Suma has a plan to learn to speak Spanish more confidently in time for her next big solo-travel adventure to Argentina.
We caught up with Michelle Luong, an extreme solo-traveler who’s moved over 20 times, setting up shop in 10+ countries, four of them in Latin America. She works as a brand manager; schlepping her laptop from the jungle to the city to the beach and back again. She admittedly loves change, which is a good thing in the hustle and bustle of her current homebase, Mexico City.
You might be surprised to hear a discussion of Soviet food. Isn’t that the same as Russian food? The answer is both yes and no. Russian cuisine focuses on a very specific area while Soviet cuisine embraces a more complex…
There are real-life Eloises, brought to live in hotels by their parents. Or the travelers billeted overseas, for whom a hotel is the ideal prefab base. For others, a stint living in a hotel helps them create a bridge across…
Learning Spanish? Being conversational is more than the perfunctory ¿cómo estás?, but instead involves using everyday phrases throughout your chats. Earn approving nods when you’re in Mexico City with these tried-and-true expressions: ¿Qué onda? In U.S. English, “what’s up?” is…
We’re fascinated by the fearlessness of solo travelers, so we asked Michelle Sander (a freelance writer and award-winning filmmaker) to find people living the solo-travel lifestyle and talk about what it’s really like behind the social feeds (with some honest…