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Music Memories: From Morrison And Bonnie Tyler To Lauryn Hill and India Arie

Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am

I have a feeling this will be a looong post.
Music takes you through the bad as well as the good times, when you’re at home or travelling. Like doing the things you love, music makes life worth living. I know for sure that my love for discovering new music [...]

A Dream About Hanoi

Hanoi from the Sofitel © Neil Ta
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 I thought the dream must mean that I should travel there… although I didn’t even know anything about the city. I even went to [...]

Spanish Slang - Part Two

Enjoy the second part of our Spanish slang blog post.    
Dar en la diana = To get something right
¡La moto va de escándalo! = This bike goes like a dream!
La tarta está de muerte = This cake is incredible
¡Estoy que peto! = I’m totally full up!
Lo hago en un pispás = I’ll do that in a flash
¡Eres un [...]

Thai for Beginners

Before leaving for your first (or next) Thailand trip, learn some useful expressions. The inhabitants will appreciate if you make an effort to speak in their language. They might even treat you friendlier.      
Various phrases
Good morning = Arunn sawadd
Good day/ Hello = Sawadii
Good night = Ratrisawadd
Good bye = Lagawn
See you = Läow påbb gann mai
My name is [...]

Spanish Slang

Knowing the most common Spanish expressions is good, but if you know some slang it is even better. Practise these phrases before your next visit to Spain.
Mas vales tarde que nunca = Better late than never
Me muero de hambre = I am starving
No es moco de pavo = Pretty impressive
No tiene ni pies ni cabeza [...]

Learn South African English and Slang

Most people in South Africa speak English, but there are probably a few (or many) words and slang you won’t understand. Make sure to learn some useful expressions before you travel to South Africa.
Visit South African English is lekker! for a good South African word list.

Black and white 3 © Andrew Mogridge 

Learn the Language Before You Go

Before you travel abroad, it is a good idea to learn a few phrases in the local language. The easiest way is probably to buy a language course from Pimsleur Approach. If you don’t speak your chosen language within ten days, you receive a full refund. I haven’t tried their courses…yet, but I have heard they are really effective.
For free online translation, visit these websites:  
TravLang [...]

Watch Live TV From the Whole World

Sometimes I practise my French and German by watching live TV or having it on in the background while I’m doing something else. I promise you, it’s a great way of learning a new language. If you listen regularly you will eventually recognize more and more words in whatever language you chose to practise.
If you’re an American who wish [...]

The World’s Top 10 Languages

According to Guinness World Records the most spoken languages in the world are:
1. Chinese (Mandarin)
2. English
3. Spanish
4. Hindi
5. Arabic
6. Bengali
7. Portuguese
8. Russian
9. Japanese
10. German
According to Internet World Stats (March 19, 2007) the Internet top 10 languages are:
1. English
2. Chinese
3. Spanish
4. Japanese
5. German
6. French
7. Portuguese
8. Korean
9. Italian
10. Arabic