Communication can cross borders in an instant nowadays, but it has not always been that way. How do people communicate when they speak different languages? Some choose to learn, but at sea, where sailors might encounter anyone of any nationality, it is simply not feasible to study enough languages. Instead, maritime crews developed an international communication system made [...]
English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with over half a billion people using it as their first language and nearly two billion more who consider themselves fluent speakers. This can make it surprisingly easy for Americans to pinpoint a destination where learning a new language isnโt a must. Still, not every country or [...]
Travel can already be an exhilarating experience, but tourists are often limited by their lack of understanding of language, culture, customs, and more. When you learn a second (or third or fourth!) language, youโll be taking a big step toward making travel more immersive, enjoyable, and rewarding. In fact, some experiences are only possible if you speak another language! [...]
Nearly every product that reaches our hands these days has already been on an impressive journey around the world. 97% of our clothes are produced abroad, typically in garment factories like those of H&M in Asia or Nike in Brazil. The automobiles made by American companies like Tesla or GM all have parts that originated in countries like China, [...]
When someone mentions Paris, you likely envision fashionable art museums, sidewalk cafes by the Eiffel Tower, maybe romance. Similarly, the name "New York City" probably conjures images of crowded subways, the bright lights of Times Square, and bustling city streets. But would we feel the same way about these places if they still went by their old names? Would [...]
Pet Travel Basics Many of us can't imagine going somewhere without our faithful pet companion, and over 1.9 million pets, from hound dogs to hedgehogs, enter the US each year. Like anything related to international travel, however, getting your pet to join your journey can be a hectic, costly, and emotionally draining process. This is an area where red [...]
