If you’ve traveled cross-culturally, you’ve probably made a few blunders along the way, and sometimes it helps to know we’re not alone in the embarrassing moments we have trying to learn a second language. Part 4 in the language and travel series brings you even more reader stories full of language mishaps and cross-cultural blunders while traveling abroad.
Sometimes the language learning journey can be stressful, and we just have to laugh at ourselves a little. If you’ve traveled cross-culturally, you’ve probably made a few blunders along the way. Part 3 in the language and travel series brings you reader stories full of of language mistakes and cross-cultural blunders while traveling abroad. Grab some coffee or tea and enjoy these stories full of laughter, a bit of embarrassment, and some cultural reflection.
Engaging with culture in a respectful way is an important part of responsible travel. What’s the point of learning language when you travel? Part 1 in this language and travel series explores why language learning has the power to transform the way you travel.
This fascinating food tour in Vermont brings together learning, farm-to-table food, and multicultural history. Anything but a boring history lecture, it combines research, passion, and interesting storytelling to give a rich picture of Burlington’s food traditions.
Isn’t history just about memorizing dates and names so you can pass a test in school? From a former history hater, here are 3 reasons everyone should learn history before traveling. Plus 4 simple tips to get started!