Aaah Sweden, with its pretty red houses, its breathtaking northern lights and its frigid climate made up for by its warm hospitality. Travelling to this country was actually a breath of fresh air, as I fell in love with Swedish Lapland. Plus, even though you know that the locals speak English very well, I always…
Learning the language and culture of a country is always one of the first things that comes to mind, apart from tasting the local specialities, when traveling to a new land, and Portugal is obviously no exception! It makes communication easier, shows that you’re interested in the country’s culture, but I also found the people…
The last time I was in Spain, I traveled with a friend and let’s just say that although we learned Spanish at school, we forgot 99% of it. So, of course, this sometimes led to awkward situations where we didn’t both agree on the translation. That’s why I’ve decided to compile this list to help…
After my previous article on Australian slang, I thought it would be fun to do the same with New Zealand. Home of the Māoris, the country has a wide range of words and expressions that can sometimes have several meanings. So, if you’re planning a trip soon, or are simply interested in the slang of…
I know I’m French, and you’d think the same language would be used in the French part of Canada, but I can guarantee you that I was baffled more than once during my trip. I can’t even imagine what my English-speaking counterparts feel when they arrive in Montreal or Quebec City. As in my previous…
Australians love to use informal phrases, also known as “slang”, but for people like us traveling around the country, it can be quite complicated to understand a single word. Don’t worry, I’m here to help you get the hang of it, mate!
