I wonder how come I haven’t made it to Italy yet. Ever since I learnt the country existed (in school, many, many years ago), I’ve wanted to travel there. After watching The Talented Mr Ripley, shot in Rome, Naples and Positano, my desire to see Italy grew even stronger. I dream of admiring art in Florence, [...]
Italian for Tourists: Pocket Edition
by Erica Johansson on 06. Jul, 2009 in Books & Guides, Languages, Reviews
Thai for Beginners
by Erica Johansson on 30. Apr, 2009 in Asia, Languages
Before leaving for your first (or next) Thailand trip, learn some useful expressions. The locals will appreciate if you make an effort to speak in their language. Various phrases Good morning = Sawadd ton chow Good day/ Hello = Sawadii Good night = Sawadd ton yin Good bye = Lagawn See you = Påbb gann mai My [...]
Spanish Slang
by Erica Johansson on 03. Apr, 2009 in Languages
Knowing some basic Spanish expressions before traveling to Spain is a good idea. Knowing some slang is even better. Modified from a post from 2007. Practise these phrases before your next trip to Spain. Mas vales tarde que nunca = Better late than never Me muero de hambre = I am starving No es moco [...]
How to Speak Basic Chinese Phrases
by Erica Johansson on 25. Aug, 2008 in Languages
Before traveling to a foreign country, practice the language – at least the most common expressions. If China is your next destination, watch this brilliant video from Howcast on how to speak basic Chinese. // < ![CDATA[ iloho_url = 'http://www.travelblissful.com/2008/08/25/how-to-speak-basic-chinese-phrases/'; iloho_title = 'How%20to%20Speak%20Basic%20Chinese%20Phrases'; iloho_icon = 'big'; // ]]>
New Mobile Application Allows Users to Communicate with Anyone, Anywhere, Using Real Voice Interpreters
by Erica Johansson on 06. Aug, 2008 in Languages, Travel News & Tips
Recently, Digital Plow Partners, LLC, a mobile technology company, launched Codetalker® – a “Real Voice Language Interpretation” service accessible through mobile wireless devices. Users of Codetalker have access to 2,600 interpreters and more than 175 languages and dialects. For example, if you are in China and need to ask for directions to a certain place, simply [...]
A Dream About Hanoi
by Erica Johansson on 29. Dec, 2007 in Languages, Thoughts
A few years ago I had a dream about Hanoi. I knew where I was because I saw a sign saying Hanoi. I believe all dreams mean something and I remember thinking the dream must mean that I should travel there — although I didn’t even know anything about the city. I even went to the library to lend a book [...]
Find a Penpal Abroad and Learn a New Language
by Erica Johansson on 12. Nov, 2007 in Languages, Thoughts
One of the best things with having a penpal from abroad is that you can learn a new language. Brevweb, Interpals Penpals, eTandem and United Friendship are good sites for finding a penpal in another country. I remember that my last Greek penpal learned me how to say: Me leme = My name is Ime apo Suecia = I come [...]
Learn South African English and Slang
by Erica Johansson on 15. Jul, 2007 in Africa, Languages
Make sure to learn some useful expressions before visiting South Africa.
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