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Tag: Global languages

The Taj Mahal. Lots of greenery around and people walking towards the building.
  • Posted in
    • Asia
    • Global Lifestyle

Beyond Namaste: 23 Helpful Hindi Phrases for Travellers

  • Posted byby Kirtika Chabba
  • October 4, 2021
  • 5 minute read
  • 1 Comment

Did you know that India has 22 official languages? According to a census from 2018, there are 19,500 languages or dialects spoken in India as mother tongues! Therefore, when you’re…

  • Posted in
    • Europe
    • Global Lifestyle

Opa! 18 Useful Greek Phrases for Travelers and Tourists

  • Posted byby Marika Price
  • June 21, 2021
  • 7 minute read
  • 1 Comment

If you’re reading this it’s likely because you’re going to Greece or it’s on your bucket list. Either way, I’m so excited for you because there’s something special about the…

Stacey Valle standing in front of a colorful market vendor display
  • Posted in
    • Events
    • Global Issues

Traveling While Deaf, and How To Make Tourism More Inclusive & Accessible

  • Posted byby Stacey Marlene Valle
  • December 15, 2020
  • 7 minute read
  • 1 Comment

I was taught to believe that it wasn’t really possible for me to travel, not just because I am a woman, but because I am Deaf, too. Actually, I believed…

Hong Kong skyline - credit to Beatrice Redgrave
  • Posted in
    • Asia
    • Global Lifestyle

Reasons to Study Abroad for a Master’s Degree

  • Posted byby Beatrice Redgrave
  • July 27, 2020
  • 5 minute read
  • 2 Comments

There are countless reasons to study abroad for a master’s degree, or for any educational opportunity. Crossing borders to exchange ideas, research, and connections is essential to a globally-minded community….

five women laughing in uniform at the Amal Association in Marrakech Morocco
  • Posted in
    • Africa
    • Travel

Meet the Women Leading Morocco’s Artisanship and Culinary Scene

  • Posted byby Laura Robinson
  • June 24, 2020
  • 5 minute read
  • 5 Comments

This post is in partnership with Experience Morocco, a tour company highlighting unique, authentic Moroccan culture for visitors. After a fantastic conversation during Wanderful’s Virtual Meetings Day, we knew we…

dining with a view of the Matterhorn
  • Posted in
    • Europe
    • Travel from Home

10 Useful Swiss German Phrases for Travelers

  • Posted byby Monica Mencer
  • May 27, 2020
  • 8 minute read
  • 7 Comments

Learn these Swiss German phrases before you travel to Switzerland so you can impress the locals! Language is a beautiful way to connect with others, and a simple hello goes…

travel planning tools
  • Posted in
    • Travel from Home
    • Travel Guides

Wanderful Ways to Travel Without Leaving Home

  • Posted byby Amanda Walkins
  • March 18, 2020
  • 9 minute read
  • 10 Comments

The Wanderful community firmly believes you can travel without leaving home — no matter the circumstances or reason for doing so. As long as you’re willing to try something new,…

  • Posted in
    • Global Issues

The Dissonance of Existing as Taiwanese in America and American in Taiwan

  • Posted byby rwhsieh
  • April 3, 2019
  • 5 minute read
  • 2 Comments

He approached me on the MRT, the train system in Taipei. It was my first summer back after a year of college in the U.S., and I was completing an…

Skype Spanish lessons with La Mariposa in Nicaragua
  • Posted in
    • Central America & Caribbean
    • Global Issues

Got $12? Learn Spanish on Skype and Keep Nicaraguan Teachers Employed

  • Posted byby Kathryn Pisco
  • June 28, 2018
  • 4 minute read
  • 0 Comments

During a period of civil unrest and violence in Nicaragua, a local eco-hotel is offering Skype Spanish lessons to support its local teachers.

  • Posted in
    • Travel from Home

How (And Why) to Learn Language Basics for Travel

  • Posted byby Tory Paez
  • April 10, 2017
  • 5 minute read
  • 12 Comments

As the airplane descends into Istanbul, I suddenly realize I don’t know a single word of Turkish. Not even the basics. Nope, really. I know nothing. I can’t say “hello,”…

  • Posted in
    • Global Issues
    • North America

6 Ways Travel Will Save This Hurting World

  • Posted byby Hsu-Ann Lee
  • February 23, 2017
  • 8 minute read
  • 1 Comment

Look, I know I’m preaching to the converted here when I say travel is a great thing. I’m talking to you, backpacking from Ushuaia to Alaska; to you, out volunteering…

language barrier
  • Posted in
    • Around the World
    • Global Lifestyle

Getting Medicine Through a Language Barrier: The Ultimate Test

  • Posted byby Alysha Kaye Mendez
  • November 8, 2016
  • 4 minute read
  • 2 Comments

“NOT a sunburn. No sunburn. Sunburn — no! Rash from sun. Sun rash!” I frantically motioned to the “sun” (aka pharmacy ceiling) and then to my blotchy, red legs. This…

  • Posted in
    • Travel from Home

Ode to Arabic: Language Learning + Long-Term Relationships

  • Posted byby Lucy Copp
  • November 26, 2014
  • 3 minute read
  • 1 Comment

The notorious Al-Kitaab textbook for Arabic students. Image by Lucy Copp. How it began… I believe that languages are living, breathing things, and that it’s possible for any girl of an adventurous…

  • Posted in
    • Global Lifestyle
    • North America

15 Inuktitut Words to Know Before Visiting Iqaluit

  • Posted byby Anubha Momin
  • July 21, 2014
  • 3 minute read
  • 9 Comments

Every July 9th, Nunavut celebrates its anniversary as Canada’s youngest territory. In honour of Nunavut Day, here is a list of 15 Inuktitut words travellers or newcomers should know before…

  • Posted in
    • South America

4 Tips for Traveling in Ecuador

  • Posted byby Natalie Morawietz
  • December 10, 2013
  • 2 minute read
  • 2 Comments

Money Did you know that the currency used in Ecuador is the US Dollar? It makes it very convenient for traveling. So don’t worry about getting confused with exchange rates….

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