Tuesday 17 April 2012

Language of Travel

With the increase of budget hotels, cheap hostels accommodation and budget airlines, the world has opened up to a wide range of travelers that would never before been able globe.pngto holiday abroad and travel on a budget. The amount of travel destinations that offer holiday makers affordable hotel accommodation and flights is huge and the budget holiday market is growing stronger every year.

One of the best ways to embrace the culture and experience more of what a city has to offer is to know a few sentences in the native language; it may be the one thing that helps you gain a helping hand or some goodwill from somebody.

There is no one universal Language of travel, so know a few sentences in difference languages is very useful, along with some common sense and courtesy, like a smile and thank you, knowing a couple of words is always a great asset.

Here are some common things to know that could help you when on holiday there is English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Thank You Merci Vielen Dank Grazie Gracias
Please s’il vous plaît Bitte per favore Por favor
Where is Où est wo ist Dove si trova Dónde está
Help Me Aidez-moi helfen Sie mir Aiutatemi Ayúdame
Food and Drink Nourriture et boissons Essen und Trinken Cibo e bevande Cibo e bevande
How much Combien wie viel quanto Cuánto
Police Station poste de police Polizeistation posto di polizia comisaría de policía


There are many phrases and words that are useful for travellers and these are just a few, another thing to remember when travelling is to ensure your holiday accommodation is a suitable base to explore the city, taking into account accommodation type, hotel, apartment, youth hostels, guesthouse or bed & breakfast, price and facilities available.

But most of all, if you want to enjoy your holiday keep an open mind, and travel safe

Language of Travel

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